Crete
Oct. 5, 2021
Olive Oil Production in Greece Expected to Slip
Greek olive oil production will be off 20 percent from last year's yield, early estimates say.
Aug. 17, 2021
Heatwave, Deadly Fires Threaten the Approaching Olive Harvest in Greece
The ongoing drought has led to wildfires burning around the country, damaging olive trees, and further diminishing the prospects of the 2021 harvest.
Jul. 12, 2021
Exporters' Association of Crete Rejects Nutri-Score
The association argues that the application of Nutri-Score on the island’s olive oil and honey would be catastrophic for producers and consumers alike.
Jun. 7, 2021
In Record Haul, 99 Greek Brands Awarded at World Olive Oil Competition
With the highest ever turnout from Greece, producers from Crete were among the most successful at this year’s NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition.
May. 3, 2021
Greek Producers Await Reopening of Restaurants, Tourism
Industry professionals believe that the reopening of the food businesses could put the stagnant market back in motion.
Feb. 3, 2021
Bottlers Dispute Application for Crete PGI
With the proposed Protected Geographical Indication, producers on Crete seek control of the production chain while bottlers fear losing profits.
Dec. 1, 2020 News Briefs
Producers Transform Olives from Monumental Trees into Medicine on Crete
Aug. 25, 2020 News Briefs
Cretan Producers Unite to Sell Olive Oils Under New Trade Association
Jan. 15, 2020 Europe
Hephaestion Was a Friend of Alexander's, but Not Cretan Producers'
Sep. 9, 2019 Business
Mar. 6, 2019 Business
After Tough Harvest, Producers in Crete Ask for Compensation
Mar. 16, 2017
3rd Cretan Olive Oil Competition: Impressive Results in a Difficult Year
The third edition of the competition had more entries and a higher percentage of organic olive oils than in previous years.
Mar. 25, 2016
2nd Olive Oil Competition Highlights Cretan Brands
The 2nd Cretan Olive Oil Competition took place March 19 to 20 in Rethymno, Crete, awarding prizes for the best standardized conventional and organic Cretan extra virgin olive oils from the 2015-16 production season.
Oct. 26, 2015
Cretan Olive Oil Exports Grow Fivefold
Cretan olive oil exports grew by 518 percent in the first half of 2015, helping to double Crete’s total exports.
Mar. 25, 2015
Crete Gets its Own Olive Oil Competition
The first Cretan Olive Oil Competition was held to promote high-quality Cretan olive oil brands and improve their position in local and global markets.
Mar. 18, 2015
Mediterranean Lifestyle Alive and Well on Crete
Sure there's a lot of junk food here too, but Crete is still one of the best places in the world to immerse oneself in the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle.
Feb. 25, 2015
Restaurants Embrace Crete's Celebrated Diet
Visitors to Crete can be persuaded by its small restaurants to enjoy a traditional Cretan diet featuring high quality, extra virgin olive oil.
Sep. 10, 2013
Greece Turns Away Cretan Olive Oil Producers Seeking Aid
Cretan olive oil producers seeking aid following devastating weather conditions will have to turn to the European Union first.
