olive oil
Greece
Family Business From Sparta Wins its 100th Prize for Olive Oil Production
Sakellaropoulos Organic Farming, a Greek family business in Sparta, Laconia has become a legend in the world of olive oil production, managing to rack up an astonishing 100 awards for its organic products, including its olive oil.
The family holds a...
Business
Olive Oil, Cheese and Fish Lead to Boom in Greek Exports for 2018
The Panhellenic Exporters Association published new data on Thursday which show a significant increase in Greek food exports between 2017 and 2018.
The data show that the products for which Greece has a very strong brand-name played a crucial role...
Business
Greek Olive Oil Ranks First Among 30 Countries
A Greek olive oil produced in Laconia ranked first among oils from 30 countries as the Best Condimento-Flavored Olive Oil for 2018. The prize was awarded at the annual World Ranking EVOO (EVOOWR) competition, which took place recently.
The EVOOWR is...
Europe
Cretan Olive Oil Sells For €1,020 per Liter at Dutch Auction
A 500-ml (one-half a quart) bottle of Cretan extra virgin olive oil was sold recently for the extraordinary sum of €510 ($580), a price equivalent to €1,020 ($1,160) per liter. The pricey product was made from the ancient olive trees of the...
Greece
Greek Olive Oil Website Celebrates 2nd Birthday
For two years, the Greek Liquid Gold: Authentic Extra Virgin Olive Oil website has been sharing news and information about the high quality and health benefits of Greek extra virgin olive oil.
Created by an American who has lived in...
Business
Thessaloniki Entrepreneur Adds Real Gold to Greek Olive Oil
Homer called Greece's olive oil "liquid gold" more than 2,500 years ago. These are the two words that inspired Thessaloniki resident Yiannis Tsapanidis to take olive oil and add real gold to it, creating a product that is literally...
Culture
Favorite Ways to Eat Olive Oil: Ideas from Greece
What is your favorite way to use olive oil? A typical Greek eats more of this healthy liquid gold than anyone else in the world, so Greeks have plenty of suggestions. To help people who did not grow up...
Business
Out of Crisis, Back to Tradition: The Story of Nature Blessed Greek Olive Oil
In 2013, after decades in business, Ioanna Damianaki's liquid-fuel distribution company was struggling through the Greek economic crisis.
Profits were down due to a decrease in fuel consumption and, looking for something different to ensure her children’s future, her gaze...
Culture
Olive Oil Tasting Day Follows Cultural Activities at Delphi
In April, the Zappeion Exhibition Hall in Athens hosted a unique tasting event featuring the 242 extra virgin olive oils that won medals at the Athena International Olive Oil Competition (ATHIOOC). Prominent chefs, diplomats, olive oil producers and exporters,...