Greek Olive Oil
Food
How to Spot Fake Olive Oil
Olive oil, the gem of Greek cuisine and a real liquid gold for longevity, is often the target of fraud and substituted by other inferior oils. In order to spot instances of olive oil fraud, there are certain things...
Ancient Greece
Fossilized Olive Leaves are Reminder of Prehistoric Volcano on Santorini
Fossilized olive leaves from a tree that was alive 60,000 years ago on the island of Thira (the modern Santorini) are immortalized in the volcanic ash that encased them after an eruption.
The exquisite fossils were discovered at an old...
Greek Food
Olive Oil Becoming Luxury as Prices Skyrocket in Greece
Olive oil, an essential part of culture and cuisine in Greece, is becoming a luxury good because of skyrocketing prices, the president of one of Greece’s major olive producers’ union said Saturday.
The wholesale price of olive oil in Crete,...
Food
How to Spot Fake Versions of Greek Traditional Products
Greek food has won the hearts of millions of people, and traditional cuisine occupies the top places in world rankings. Such a widespread love for Greek products has given rise to an abundance of products that are simply inauthentic.
Some...
Food
Olive Oil May Help You Live Longer, Lower Risks from Alzheimer’s Disease
A recent study says that substituting olive oil for butter and other saturated fats could improve your health and extend your lifespan by years.
Researchers found that people who have over half a tablespoon of olive oil a day are...
Economy
Greece Set to Become Second-Largest Olive Oil Producer in Europe
Greece is set to overcome Italy and become Europe's second-largest olive oil producer after Spain according to a new research report published recently.
The Italian Institute for the Agricultural and Food Market of Ismea estimates that olive oil in Italy...
Food
How Greek Olive Oil Becomes ‘Italian’
Greece is the second-largest supplier of the Italian olive oil industry, based on an analysis of the Italian olive oil sector by the Greek Embassy's Office of Economic and Commercial Affairs in Milan.
In 2021, more than seventy-five percent of...
Culture
Why Greek Olive Oil is the Best in the World
Greek olive oil is synonymous with Greek tradition, a healthy diet and its rich history, Called “Liquid Gold," it epitomizes the country.
Culture
Nine Magnificent Museums Showcasing Greece’s Cultural Heritage
Greece is full of museums that showcase the gems of the country's unique and unforgettable cultural heritage through various themes.
Greece
Why Greek Olive Oil is the Best in the World
Olive oil, or “Liquid Gold” as Homer called it, has been part of Greece's history since antiquity. It is an irreplaceable part of Greek diet