Early harvest oils, with their bitter taste, low acidity, and higher antioxidant content are worth paying a little extra for. If you can find them. (October 14, 2015)
Greek olive oil producers consider the upcoming harvest and the way the political and economic situation may affect their industry after the country’s latest elections. (September 25, 2015)
Further unsettling the Greek political landscape, the Greek Parliament and the Eurogroup approved a controversial package Friday. (August 16, 2015)
Aris Kefalogiannis discusses his company’s continued success, the Greek economic crisis, and the urgent need for reform in Greece. (July 29, 2015)
The European Commission approved the extension of the Kalamata olive oil Protected Designation of Origin throughout the Regional Unit of Messinia. (July 27, 2015)
With its economy depressed and banks closed, Greece accepted more harsh austerity measures and reforms in order to begin negotiations with European institutions and the IMF for a third bailout loan, barely avoiding a Grexit. (July 18, 2015)
Days after Greek voters rejected a proposal for austerity measures, their government submitted a similar plan. Meetings this weekend could determine whether Greece will remain in the eurozone. (July 10, 2015)
After the surprising announcement of a referendum on creditors’ austerity proposal, Greeks struggle with capital controls and conflicting interpretations of the meaning of a yes or no vote on Sunday. (July 3, 2015)
As Greece and its creditors endure tense negotiations, some find hope in the relative security of olive oil. (June 26, 2015)
Founding members discuss the reason for a new international society devoted to oleocanthal: to inspire and support more clinical studies of the health benefits of this olive oil polyphenol, and to share news about them. (June 11, 2015)
Greek olive oil exports have increased, but more bottling and branding could bring Greece money desperately needed during the economic crisis. (June 11, 2015)
“The Greek economy could enjoy additional revenues of 250 million euros per year from olive oil exports if the commodity were utilized appropriately (i.e. not exported in bulk) and standardized in Greece with its own distinctive identity….” (May 13, 2015)
“Two scientists attending the conference from Greece, Dr. Prokopios Magiatis and Dr. Eleni Melliou, made three announcements concerning the work on olive oil polyphenols.” (September 29, 2014)
The Dafnis family’s “EVOO made exclusively from Lianolia varietal contained the highest levels of phenolic compounds ever recorded in Greece.” (September 8, 2014)
Greek olive oil companies need a stronger marketing strategy in order to succeed. (July 16, 2014)
