Tunisian group Abdelaziz Makhloufi wins best export performance award 2026
Translated from French, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Tunisia's CHO Group, founded by Abdelaziz Makhloufi, won the Best Export Performance award at the CCITF 2026 Trophies in Tunis.
- The award recognizes the group's international success, with its flagship brand 'Terra Delyssa' olive oil distributed in over 50 countries.
- The event highlighted the strong economic ties between Tunisia and France, honoring companies contributing to bilateral trade.
Tunisia's CHO Group has been honored with the "Best Export Performance" award at the 2026 CCITF Trophies, a prestigious event organized by the Tunisian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCITF). The award celebrates companies driving economic dynamism between Tunisia and France.
Founded by Abdelaziz Makhloufi, CHO Group's recognition stems from its significant international success, particularly with its olive oil brand 'Terra Delyssa.' This brand is now available in more than 50 countries, positioning the group as a key ambassador for Tunisian olive oil globally. The company's journey began in 1996 in Sfax with a small olive oil mill, evolving into a major player in the international olive industry.
This distinction is the fruit of collective work involving farmers, technicians, and all actors in the production chain.
During the award ceremony, Makhloufi emphasized that the achievement is the result of collective effort, involving farmers, technicians, and all stakeholders in the production chain. He highlighted the group's continuous commitment from the olive groves of Sfax to global markets. The CCITF praised the quality of the winning companies and the jury's dedication, reaffirming the chamber's role in promoting economic exchanges between the two nations.
The CCITF Trophies 2026 also recognized other companies in various categories, including Valeo Tunisie for French entrepreneurship, Go Big Partners for Tunisian implantation in France, UBCI for corporate social responsibility, and THINKNEO as the best startup. The event, attended by nearly 300 guests from economic, institutional, and diplomatic circles, underscored the vitality of the Tunisian-French economic ecosystem.
The success of the group is based on continuous commitment, from the olive groves of Sfax to international markets.
Originally published by La Presse in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.