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 Europe
Politicized Debate in Greece Over Proposed EU Increase in Tunisian Quotas
Nov. 27, 2015 Europe
Nikos Michelakis on Olive Oil Pricing, the Tunisian Quota, Education and Advocacy
Nov. 20, 2015 Production
Nov. 3, 2015 World
In Greece, Volunteers Provide Olive Oil for Families in Need
Sep. 25, 2015 World
Aug. 25, 2015
Evo3 Supports Reforestation Projects in Africa
Stratis Camatsos focuses on high-quality extra virgin organic olive oil production and environmental projects with his new brand, evo3.
Jul. 29, 2015
Gaea CEO's Top Priority: 'Keep Serving Our Clients Every Day'
Aris Kefalogiannis discusses his company’s continued success, the Greek economic crisis, and the urgent need for reform in Greece.
Jun. 3, 2015
EVOO Awards Stir Competitive Spirit in Greece
Despite the bleak economic outlook for Greece these days, the future looks bright for producers who strive for quality.
Mar. 25, 2015
Expo Abounds with Quality Greek EVOO
At the Food Expo in Athens, efforts to produce high-quality EVOOs in the midst of economic crisis were finally paying off.
Mar. 10, 2015
Sacred Olives: Athena's Tree on the Acropolis
Atop the Acropolis of Athens stands an olive tree that is a symbol of hundreds of years of dedication and reverence.
Feb. 19, 2015
EVOO Research Hits a Wall in Greece
Greece is in the midst of a brain drain that forces the brightest to seek work abroad. But it gets worse.
Jan. 21, 2015
An Olive Oil 'Odyssey' at Winter Fancy Food
The olive oil association Sevitel organized a seminar on Greek olive oil at the Fancy Food Show that offered perspectives by a diverse panel of experts.
Dec. 5, 2014
Bucking the Trend: Why Olive Oil Prices in Greece are Falling
The latest reports on pricing for bulk sales of extra virgin olive oil in Greece show a steep decline as olive oil prices surge elsewhere. How can it be?
Oct. 27, 2014
Routine Meeting on Crete Turns Out to be No 'Big Deal'
A routine meeting on Crete last week has set off a flurry of reports of a major agreement that the meeting participants say never happened.
Oct. 27, 2014
Costco Reportedly Inks Deal with Greek Producer
Costco representatives and U.S. distributor Tassos Chronopoulos made a deal with Cretan olive oil producer Botzakis, S.A.
Sep. 8, 2014
Corfu Farmer Strikes Green Gold
A family on a Greek island not known for quality olive oil is breaking with tradition, while rediscovering a native variety high in phenols.
Jul. 16, 2014
More Imports of Greek Olive Oil to Japan
Greece exported record amounts of olive oil to Japan in 2012 and 2013, however production is expected to decline sharply.
Mar. 20, 2014
Greek Olive Oil Producers Struggle in China
Greek olive oil producers and distributors are finding that their products have not been an easy sell in China.
Mar. 13, 2014
Greek Policy on Olive Oil Labeling in Disarray
Predictably, the flip-flopping on permitted health claims on olive oil labels in Greece stems from politics
Mar. 3, 2014
Greek Proposal to Mix Oils a 'Cause for War'
Greeks are in an uproar over a proposal to blend their olive oils with cheaper ones in an effort to boost the country’s economy.