Oct. 26, 2023
High-Priced Olive Oil Fuels Thefts in Greece, Farmers Respond
Tons of olive oil were stolen from a mill in northern Greece. Meanwhile, producers in Crete are contemplating anti-theft measures such as GPS trackers.
Sep. 18, 2023
Storms in Greece Flood Olive Groves, Damage Trees
Heavy rain and hailstorms swept across Greece, damaging olive trees ahead of the upcoming harvest and raising concerns over the spread of disease.
Sep. 6, 2023
Award-Winning Greek Producer Nurtures Soil Health and Patrini Olives
Spiridon Anangnostopoulos of Ranis has used his expertise to create the ideal soil substrate for his olive trees, bringing a local olive variety out of obscurity.
Aug. 29, 2023 News Briefs
No Respite in Greece as Wildfires Incinerate Ancient Olive Groves in Makri
Aug. 24, 2023 News Briefs
Aug. 14, 2023 Business
Aug. 7, 2023 Food & Cooking
In Greece, Olive Oil Remains Absent from Restaurant and Tavern Tables
Jul. 31, 2023 Production
Olive Oil Producers in Greece Brace for Steep Production Decline
Jul. 26, 2023
Mediterranean Diet Associated with Successful Aging, Study Finds
Researchers found that Greeks who followed the Mediterranean diet were healthier and more active as they aged than those who followed the diet less closely.
Jul. 6, 2023
This Small but Mighty Producer Takes a Traditional Cretan Variety to New Heights
Award-winning Silvergreen elevates the products of Crete via the Tsounati, a delicate but rewarding olive variety native to the Greek island.
Jun. 27, 2023
Chalkidiki Olive Farmers Face Tragic Fruit Set After Another Mild Winter
Table olive producers on the northern Greek peninsula are at the mercy of the region’s ever-changing microclimate, which threatens to eviscerate the approaching harvest.
Jun. 26, 2023
New Generation in Ancient Olympia Introduces Award-Winning Products to The World
The Karabelas brothers offer a unique tourist destination, award-winning quality and plenty of enthusiasm.
May. 30, 2023
Dakos, the Cretan Meze, Is Having a Moment
Tomato, feta cheese and olive oil on a barley rusk make dakos a summer dish few can resist.
May. 15, 2023
Greek Producers Celebrate a Strong Showing in New York
With 90 awards earned at the 2023 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition, producers from Greece reaffirmed their devotion to quality.
Mar. 10, 2023
Olive Growers on Evia Island Strive to Revive Fire-Damaged Groves
Some say government assistance is lagging behind efforts to bring new life to Evia’s wildfire-ravaged olive groves.
Mar. 2, 2023
Olive Oil Consumption in Italy, Greece Expected to Grow Amid Global Decline
Despite rising prices, lower production and the impacts of inflation, olive oil consumption in Italy and Greece is expected to rise, bucking the global trend.
Feb. 22, 2023
Climate Change Threatens Chalkidiki Table Olive Producers, Research Indicates
Despite a fruitful crop year, the future of Chalkidiki olives is threatened as winter temperatures rise and precipitation falls.
Feb. 6, 2023
Greek Producers Ask for a Commission to Promote Exports
Greek olive producers seek the establishment of a permanent commission to promote olive exports.
Jan. 11, 2023
Greece’s New CAP Plan Approved By European Commission
The E.U. will release more than €13 billion from 2023-2027 to back the Greek agricultural sector. However, new provisions in the policy are alarming some farmers.
Jan. 9, 2023
Persistent Warm Weather Causes Headaches for Olive Oil Producers in Greece
Daytime temperatures remain around 20°C in many olive oil-producing areas of the country, undermining the quality of fresh EVOOs.
Dec. 29, 2022
Olive Oil is the Essence of Traditional Greek Dishes on Christmas Eve
Olive oil is an essential cooking ingredient in Greek cuisine all year round, and the Christmas season is no exception.
Dec. 9, 2022
Greece to Overtake Italy as Europe’s Second-Largest Olive Oil Producer
Poor harvests in Western Europe contrast bumper crops in Greece and the Balkan Peninsula.
Dec. 5, 2022
Olive Fruit Fly Could Undermine Greek Olive Oil Production
The fruit fly threatens expectations of a bumper crop. Experts suggest a change in established practices of fighting the pest.