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Jun. 13, 2017
Economic Downturn Spurs Return to Family Farms
In the face of economic hardships, many young Greeks return to work the family olive groves that have been kept in their families for generations.
May. 2, 2017
Greek Olive Oil Producers React to NYIOOC Wins
Producers, marketers, and exporters of this year's best Greek olive oils share what their NYIOOC awards mean to them, how they manage to produce olive oils good enough to earn top honors, and how this fits in with their company philosophies.
Apr. 3, 2017
Route To Sustainable Tourism In Greece Lined With Olive Oil
Olive oil has great potential in marketing Greek tourism destinations and can be used as a tool of sustainable development, a researcher noted.
Mar. 16, 2017 Fairs, Competitions
3rd Cretan Olive Oil Competition: Impressive Results in a Difficult Year
Jan. 20, 2017 World
Project in Greece Converts Olive Cultivation Into a Climate Management Tool
Dec. 31, 2016 Business
Dec. 6, 2016 Business
Nov. 4, 2016 Production
Sep. 20, 2016
Greek Farmers Expect Lower Yields as Harvest Nears
The olive fly, a heat wave, and a drought are likely to lead to a reduced production of 200,000 to 250,000 metric tons of olive oil in Greece this year.
Aug. 1, 2016
Greek Olive Branch Sent to Rio to Symbolize Peace in Olympics Opening Ceremony
Branches from the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves have been used in ceremonies at each summer Olympics since the Athens Games in 2004. The wreath cutting ceremony was accompanied by an ancient dance ritual.
Jul. 3, 2016
Kyriakos Mamidakis, Award-Winning Olive Oil Producer, Dies
Mamidakis ran a large oil and gas company and produced an award-winning olive oil on his family's Estate on Crete.
Jun. 10, 2016
Innovations, Discoveries and Breakthroughs in Ancient Olympia
The Oleocanthal International Society Conference and Olympia Health & Nutrition Awards featured breakthroughs in olive oil research, a new olive tree varietal, and an olive oil competition for high-phenolic oils.
May. 26, 2016
For Children Visiting Crete, a Free Book on Olive Oil Culture
The Association of Cretan Olive Municipalities and the International Olive Council are offering free copies of two educational books about olive oil to the children of tourists who visit Crete, Greece.
May. 2, 2016
Producers of the Best Greek Olive Oils React to Their NYIOOC Awards
Award-winning Greek producers discuss their reactions to the New York International Olive Oil Competition results and their efforts to produce the best olive oils in the world.
Apr. 16, 2016
Few Greek Olive Oils Shine at 2016 NYIOOC
While twenty took awards at the 2016 New York International Olive Oil Competition, the success rate of Greek olive oils fell far behind the other major producing countries.
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.
Mar. 7, 2016
New York Gala Benefits At-Risk Kids in Greece
The sold-out 'Blue Ball' was billed as a Venetian-style masquerade and casino night.
Feb. 29, 2016
The Art of Olive Oil: Greek Package Designs Draw from Deep Cultural Roots
Greek olive oil producers and their designers are presenting innovative brands and packages inspired by a rich cultural heritage.
Dec. 22, 2015
Problems, Prospects for Greek Olive Oil
Sevitel president Grigoris Antoniadis expects a good year for Greek olive oil, with production and price levels returning to normal. He discusses anticipated changes in taxation that could affect the industry.
Nov. 30, 2015
Politicized Debate in Greece Over Proposed EU Increase in Tunisian Quotas
Greek unionists and politicians have belatedly begun to debate the European Commission (EC) proposal to increase duty-free imports of Tunisian olive oil into the EU.
Nov. 27, 2015
Nikos Michelakis on Olive Oil Pricing, the Tunisian Quota, Education and Advocacy
Nikos Michelakis, a scientific advisor of SEDIK, the Association of Cretan Olive Municipalities, and a former director of the Olive Institute of Chania, recently discussed the status of the olive oil sector in Greece with Olive Oil Times. Michelakis said the amount of olive oil to be produced this season at the international, national and local levels,
Nov. 20, 2015
High Quality, Average Yield Expected from Greece
Preliminary estimates call for an average output of Greek olive oil with excellent quality.
Nov. 3, 2015
In Greece, Volunteers Provide Olive Oil for Families in Need
Dozens of volunteers in the Athens suburb of Glyfada began harvesting olives from trees growing on public land to provide oil for local residents.