Greece
Sep. 21, 2022
Greece Again Adds Kalamata Olives to National List of Plant Varieties
All Greek producers of Kalamon olives will be able to sell them as Kalamata olives. Producers in Messenia argue it will devalue their PDO certification.
Sep. 6, 2022
Bulk Exports from Greece Help Fuel the Italian Olive Oil Industry
Exporters would earn more with branded products, however, entering the Italian market requires resources beyond the reach of many small Greek producers.
Sep. 6, 2022
Chalkidiki Table Olives Hit by Hail Ahead of Harvest
Hail on the Chalkidiki peninsula damaged up to 20 percent of the region’s olives, incurring an estimated €1.8 million in damages.
Aug. 23, 2022
Monogram Cultivates Success Through Teamwork in Greece
The four young co-founders of Monogram used their professional backgrounds to found an award-winning olive oil brand in Kalamata.
Aug. 10, 2022
An Olive Tree Garden of Peace is Innagurated on Crete
The grove comprises 21 olive varieties from countries around the world. Its creators hope it fosters a sense of peace and community among olive-producing nations.
Aug. 2, 2022
The Bid to Boost Olive Oil Quality on Crete
The island’s olive oil sector is looking to implement modern cultivating methods and production practices to improve quality and add value.
Aug. 1, 2022 News Briefs
Farmers in Ancient Olympia Are Restoring Olive Groves Destroyed in Last Year's Fires
Jul. 29, 2022 Producer Profiles
Meet the Pioneering Couple Who Introduced Olive Growing to One Greek Island
Jul. 11, 2022 Business
Jul. 5, 2022 News Briefs
Greek Producers Reject Restrictions on Use of 'Kalamata’ on Table Olives
Jun. 27, 2022 Europe
Award Winners in Greece Discuss a Feverish Season Before a Bountiful Harvest
Jun. 22, 2022
Greek Court Rules in Favor of Olive Producers of Messenia
The court ruled that only Messenian producers can use the term ‘Kalamata Olives’ to market their Kalamon olives.
Jun. 17, 2022
Greek Producers Enjoy Another Triumphant Showing in World Competition
Despite a challenging harvest season, producers, farmers and bottlers from across Greece combined to earn a total of 79 awards at the 2022 NYIOOC.
May. 20, 2022
Oleotourism Begins to Sprout in Greece
Mill tours, virtual harvests and high-profile tasting events are becoming increasingly common in Greece.
May. 3, 2022
Campaign in Crete Urges Hospitality Establishments to Choose Local Olive Oils
Officials and olive oil professionals on the island want to encourage food entrepreneurs to use locally-produced olive oil in taverns, restaurants and hotels.
Apr. 26, 2022
A Bittersweet Harvest Season for Greek Producers
Olive oil of high quality, medium quantity and average prices with increased production costs amid adverse weather were the main characteristics of the harvesting season in Greece.
Mar. 25, 2022
The Cretan Producer Who Leaves Nothing to Chance
Terra Creta combines millennia-old traditions with modern technology to produce sustainable and award-winning olive oil on the Aegean Sea.
Mar. 16, 2022
Greeks Follow a Hybrid Mediterranean Diet, Researchers find
Greeks mostly adhere to the diet's standards with the addition of red meat and snacks.
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.
Jul. 8, 2021
As Canadian Olive Oil Market Grows, Greek Exporters Fall Behind
While olive oil consumption increases in the wealthy North American country, the share belonging to Greek olive oil has remained stagnant.
Jun. 29, 2021
Producers Across Greece Continue to Celebrate NYIOOC Triumphs
Winners from Greece continue to share their enthusiasm for their record number of NYIOOC awards, a sign that the Greek olive oil sector is alive and well.
Jun. 22, 2021
Producers from Peloponnese Shine at NYIOOC World Competition
The record success of Greek producers at the 2021 NYIOOC was partially driven by exceptional performances from producers on the southwestern Peloponnese peninsula.
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. 4, 2021
Producers in Greece Generate Electricity with Olive Mill Wastewater
Producers can save money and be more sustainable by shipping olive mill wastewater to local biogas production plants.
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.
Apr. 16, 2021
Wild Edible Vegetables, a Hidden Gem of Greek Cuisine
Organic and always served with olive oil, wild veggies are a staple dish in Greece and a source of vitamins and nutrients.