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Jul. 9, 2012
New Phase for Greek Olive Mills
A new environmental law makes things worse for the 2,300 olive mills -- more than half the mills in Greece -- still using the "three-phase" production system.
Jun. 12, 2012
The husband and wife team who run the Kolympari-Mihelakis Family olive oil company say their latest product, Olive One, surpasses anything they’ve ever produced before.
May. 30, 2012
The olive oil market in Spain, Italy and Greece is experiencing serious problems leading to job losses in the short run and a less healthy diet in the long.
May. 9, 2012 Europe
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Apr. 2, 2012 Europe
Olive Regions Work on Joint Strategy to Maintain EU Subsidies
Mar. 29, 2012
Olive Oil Could Help Greece Restart its Economy
To recover from the crisis and restart its economy Greece should strategically focus on energy, tourism, and agricultural products like olive oil and olives.
Dec. 28, 2011
Greeks Turn to Lower Quality Olive Oil During Crisis
During the current financial crisis, demand for first quality standardized olive oil has declined in Greece. The explanation relies in the cuts to wages and the limitation of household resources in general.
Nov. 14, 2011
Kalamata Conference Examines Modern Olive Oil Production and Sustainability
Scientists and olive oil industry professionals discussed the current status of the oil mills in Greece and sustainable production methods.
Aug. 12, 2011
Lathera: A Winning Combination of Vegetables and Olive Oil
All Greeks have been raised on these simple to cook, but nutritionally complex dishes that remain a fundamental part of the Greek diet.
Jun. 28, 2011
Biolea and Astarti Win Quality Awards
A Greek culinary publication presented quality awards in Athens recently to two olive oil producers in recognition for their exceptional products.
May. 9, 2011
Athens Hosts Eleotechnia Mediterranean Exhibition of Olive and Olive Oil
Over one hundred companies focused on olive oil and edible olive production in Greece gathered at the Eleotechnia Mediterranean Exhibition of Olive and Olive Oil in Athens.
Apr. 28, 2011
Rise in Tourism Forces Upgrades in Greek Olive Oil Mills
Olive oil producers in Messinia are being forced to change to two-phase production systems and to stop disposing organic matter along the region's famous coastline.
Feb. 7, 2011
Promoting (Real) Greek Food to Culinary Tourists
Industry experts, journalists, and chefs from around the world gathered in Athens to discuss the importance of food and gastronomy in Greek tourism.
Jan. 30, 2011
Panagiotis Karantonis: Greek Olive Oil Must Build On Quality
“If we are talking about a price oriented market, Greece wouldn’t have a chance. That means pushing through, with a national effort, a well-implemented plan."
Jan. 20, 2011
Nikos Zachariadis, Agricultural Cooperative of Kritsa
Kritsa is a cooperative at the top of its game, thanks to an ideal microclimate, passionate growers and skilled management by former military man, Nikos Zachariadis.
Jan. 19, 2011
Greek Olive Oil Gains Ground in Bulgaria
A report from the Athens News Agency shows that olive oil exports from Greece to its Balkan neighbor have increased fourfold over the last four years.
Dec. 22, 2010
The Mediterranean Diet Revisited
Thanks to an ever-growing body of evidence that it can prevent everything from heart disease to cancer, the Mediterranean diet sets a standard for long life and good health.
Dec. 22, 2010
Star Chef Recalls the Humble Cretan Tastes of his Childhood
"When I prepare dishes that are based on wild greens and legumes, many of the locals may be offended by the simple ingredients that I use.” Yiannis Tsivourakis
Dec. 3, 2010
World's Most Expensive Olive Oil Brand Splits with Supplier
Lambda, the high-design olive oil with the sticker shock price tag and its suuplier, the award-winning Kritsa Cooperative on Crete have parted ways, a source at the cooperative told Olive Oil Times.
Dec. 2, 2010
Olive Oil Flows at Harvest Time on Crete
A visit to Crete during harvest time is an opportunity to see olive growers and mills at full tilt and to sample the region's flagship olive oil pressed just minutes before.