A first source provides information on various aspects of olive oil tourism in North Macedonia. The first passage cites a report analysing the olive oil market in North Macedonia, including its size, structure, production, prices and trade.
https://www.wm-strategy.com/north-macedonia-olive-oil-market
This shows that the olive oil industry in the country is important and can potentially contribute to the economy through olive tourism.
In addition, the second passage highlights initiatives in Herzegovina and North Macedonia to expand olive oil production in the Balkans.
This indicates that the increasing production of olive oil in the region may attract tourists interested in learning about olive cultivation and its related practices.
https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/business/europe/growing-olive-oil-production-in-the-balkans/50771
The aim is to produce 300 tons of olive oil per year for both export and the domestic market.
https://balkaninsight.com/2011/07/08/macedonia-pioneers-olive-oil-production/
The promotion of the regions of North Macedonia, especially those known for olive oil production, is vital for the development of olive oil tourism.
https://repozytorium.umk.pl/bitstream/handle/item/6334/Smigelska%26Charzynski%20_%20North%20Macedonia%20as%20Food%20Tourism%20Destination%20-%20Trends%20and%20Perspectives%20G-T-2020-01.pdf?sequence=1
RECIPES
The “Diethood” website offers a range of Macedonian recipes with olives and olive oil, such as a white bean soup, Shopska salad (Macedonian chopped salad), beef stew with sweet peas and tomatoes and a traditional Macedonian moussaka recipe. https://diethood.com/recipes/macedonian-cuisine/
The website “Macedonian Cuisine” provides a recipe for Bread with olives, nuts, and dried fruit. The recipe includes ingredients such as hot water, fresh yeast, olive oil, sugar, salt, vinegar, chopped olives and chopped walnuts.
https://www.macedoniancuisine.com/2016/03/bread-with-olives-nuts-and-dried.html
“Unicorns in the Kitchen” shares a recipe for marinated olives made in Persian style. The olives are marinated with walnuts, pomegranate molasses and herbs, creating a fantastic combination of flavors.
https://www.unicornsinthekitchen.com/marinated-olives-walnuts-zeytoon-parvardeh/