Greek Olive & Olives

Greece is renowned around the world for its “Greek Gold” – the country’s excellent olive oil.
Greek Olive oil is the dominant oil used in Greece for cooking and pastry, but it is equally preferred by many cooks around the world, both for its notable health benefits and its robust flavor notes.

Greek olives come in a great variety and are also renowned for their fine flavor and health benefits.

 

Olive Oil

Olive oil originates from the olive fruit, which is traditionally cultivated in the Mediterranean and throughout Greece.

Since antiquity it has been acknowledged for its healing properties and today is one of Greece’s leading exports.

The country produces 350,000 tons a year, 16% of world production, and is the largest exporter of extra virgin olive oil.

Produced mostly from small, family-owned olive groves, 80% of Greek olive oil is extra virgin and 17 regions of the country have PDO certification for their olive oil.

Greek olive oil, coming as virgin or extra virgin, is, really, something special, but don’t take our word for it. Have a taste for yourself.

 

Olives

Greek olives are especially praised for their fine flavor and well-known health benefits.

Coming in a wide and colorful variety, they are appreciated by consumers all around the globe, contributing to Greece’s foreign trade as a main product of Greek exports. Green, red, plum, black, or Throubes. Greek olives are different but one thing is certain. All of them are equally delicious.