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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 The Best Olive Oils
In Record Haul, 99 Greek Brands Awarded at World Olive Oil Competition
May. 3, 2021 Business
Feb. 3, 2021 Production
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
Hephaestion Was a Friend of Alexander's, but Not Cretan Producers'
Adverse weather conditions in Crete caused further damage to olive oil growers and producers.
Sep. 9, 2019
Greeks Optimistic About Upcoming Harvest
Most producers are expecting a good harvest amid more favorable growing conditions than last year.
Mar. 6, 2019
After Tough Harvest, Producers in Crete Ask for Compensation
The small quantity of olive oil that was produced in Crete remains idle since there is no demand from buyers abroad. Producers are demanding 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.
Sep. 9, 2013
Research Institute in Chania Emerges as Greek Olive Sector Leader
The Institute for Olive Tree and Subtropical Plants has become a leader in research and education for the olive oil sector in Greece.
Aug. 27, 2013
Winds Blow in Bad Break for Crete
The coming olive harvest on Crete could be off as much as 60 percent after southerly winds brought unfavorable conditions at the worst time.
Apr. 17, 2013
Students in Crete Learn About Olives
A new initiative in Crete teaches young students to love olive trees and appreciate the benefits of olive oil
Jan. 8, 2013
Germans Head to Crete to Harvest Olives
In a unique partnership, people from Germany are visiting to Crete to experience the olive harvest first hand.
Oct. 4, 2012
Terra Creta Organizes Conference
Visitors from 14 countries and 50 local farmers have signed up for the Terra Creta olive oil conference held in Hania, Crete, next week.