Olive oil is a world known product with significant consumption. It is widely known that using extra virgin olive oil in cooking gives us better taste results and major health benefits. Greece has the highest extra virgin olive oil production and consumption rates. Greek olive oil is considered the best olive oil in the world, due to its unique valuable characteristics.

So, why Greek olive oil is so precious?

History of more than 4.000 years

According to mythology, Athens city took its name from goddess Athena, when she decided to offer the city an olive tree, considering that this was the most valuable offering she could give. The olive tree in Greece has a history of more than 4 millennia, and historically was considered a sacred tree and a symbol of peace, wisdom and triumph. Olympic champions were crowned by olive wreaths.

Authentic – Not blended

Lots of olive oils produced, are a blend of various oils in terms of origins and qualities. This is happening for cost reduction. Greek extra virgin olive oil is not blended, it’s authentic, 100% Greek.

Superior taste, aroma & color

Greek olive oil due to all its quality characteristics, is a product of excellent taste, has a fine aroma and a deep golden-green color.

Hand-picked olives

The terrain where Greek olive trees are naturally grown, is not always accessible by collecting vehicles and equipment. For this reason, the majority of the Greek olives are hand-picked by experienced farmers, to ensure top quality and perfect timing, maintaining the tradition.

Low acidity by default

Mild climate and physical environment ensures naturally low acidity in the Greek extra virgin olive oil being produced from the fruit.

Features of Greek extra virgin olive oil seem quite amazing, don’t they?

As a consumer you enjoy an amazing product with so much stories to tell and so much culinary and healthy benefits to gain from.

Why Greek olive oil is a must for a food business?

Unique consumer satisfaction

Greek olive oil is so healthy and enjoyable and thus the consumer has a unique taste experience. It’s a win-win situation for both customers and businesses that creates loyal, returning customers, willing to repurchase the offered products.

Well-known branded product

Greek olive oil is very well known around the world due to its quality characteristics. It is a highly appreciated product, not only from the Greeks, but also from the millions of visitors to Greece that enjoy Greek traditional cuisine during their visit.

Variety and competitive advantage

Greek olive oil gives an edge to any portfolio and a more attractive products variety. Furthermore, Greek olive oil is so premium and unique that differentiates from competition, gives an extra weapon to the price war and provides a competitive advantage.

Have you ever tried Greek olive oil?

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Panos Mavrakis,

Owner of Greek Brands.