Transforming olive groves into carbon sinks

"Working closely with farmers, an award-winning LIFE project has reduced the environmental footprint of the olive, one of Greece’s most important agricultural products. At the same time, it has shown how changing cultivation methods can help tackle climate change."

New Method for Identifying Olive Cultivars

The identification of olive cultivars according to the appearance of leaves and fruit is expected to serve as the basis for a phone app and contributions to a new international olive tree database. (November 4, 2016)

Lemonio

Biolea’s whole organic lemons stone milled with their organic Koroneiki olives. 

Aristoleo Test Kit

Invented by Dr. Prokopios Magiatis and Dr. Eleni Melliou at the Kapodistrian University of Athens, the Aristoleo™ test kit measures the amount of oleocanthal and oleacein in olive oil quickly and inexpensively. 

Nerantzio

Biolea’s whole bitter oranges stone milled with their Koroneiki olives. 

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 26, 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. (February 29, 2016)

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. (November 3, 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. (August 25, 2015)

Greek Olive Oil at the Athens Food Expo: Variety, Innovation, and Hope

A new generation of companies and olive oil producers are producing better oils than ever, as well as innovative new olive oil based products.

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.

Olive Oil Approved as a Food Supplement for the First Time

For the first time, an extra virgin olive oil has been officially approved as a food supplement: CardiOlea, a hydroxytyrosol supplement rich in antioxidants.