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.
Mar. 11, 2022
Crisis Spurred Spartan Olive Oil to Forge a Brighter Future
After the 2008 financial crisis, a Greek-American returned to their homeland to breathe new life into a centuries-old olive oil culture.
Feb. 28, 2022 Business
Greece Registers Four PDO and PGI Olive Oils as Intellectual Property
Feb. 11, 2022 World
Jan. 21, 2022 News Briefs
Dec. 17, 2021 Business
Dec. 16, 2021 Production
Dec. 7, 2021
Producers on Crete Look to DNA Analysis to Add Value
Local producers have joined forces with scientists In Chania, Crete, to identify, analyze and transfer the DNA identity of olive oil from the field to the bottle, achieving authenticity and traceability for their local products.
Nov. 8, 2021
Heavy Downpours Dampen Harvest Outlook in Greece
Many producing regions, especially in the western part of the country, were hit with a deluge that some farmers say is becoming more common.
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.
Sep. 29, 2021
Book Lays Out Best Practices for Olive Oil Production in Greece
In his third book, Vasilios Frantzolas dispels production myths still prevalent in Greece.
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.
Aug. 4, 2021
Greece Requests Aid for Expected Drop in Olive Oil and Table Olive Production
Some olive-producing regions in Greece are expecting yields to fall by 70 to 90 percent after a year of erratic weather conditions.
Aug. 2, 2021
Researchers Seek Better Understanding of Olive Drupe Development
By studying the molecular and physiological profiles of the drupes during the stages of development, researchers hope to optimize olive oil and table olive production.
Jul. 20, 2021
New E.U. Ag Policy Could Benefit Greek Olive Growers If Requirements Are Met
Funding for Greek farmers is expected to exceed €20 billion under the new subsidy program. However, some worry that small olive growers will miss out.
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.