Organized by
publication, and then in reverse chronological order
For Greece Is
For Greece Is
An American’s Love Affair with Greek Olive Oil
How a former English professor from Pennsylvania started a new life in Crete, dedicated to Greece’s liquid gold. (December 27, 2016)
http://www.greece-is.com/article/an-americans-love-affair-with-greek-olive-oil/
The Captain’s Olive Grove
A ship captain gave up his travels to return to his family olive groves in Crete and produce olives for award-winning extra virgin olive oil. He shared his story while explaining the harvesting process under his olive trees. (September 20, 2016)
http://www.greece-is.com/captains-olive-grove/
For Seabourn Club Herald
Liquid Gold. Olive Oil Has Been the Treasure of
Greece, Past and Present.
An
introduction to the past and present significance of olive oil in Greece. (Volume
26, Number 2 [July 2016]; see pages 62-65)
http://bluetoad.com/publication/?i=323514
For Olive Oil Times
Greek Olive Oil Producers React to NYIOOC Wins
Producers, marketers,
and exporters of this year's best Greek olive oils share what their NYIOOC
awards mean to them, how they manage to produce olive oils good enough to earn
top honors, and how this fits in with their company philosophies. (May 2, 2017)
3rd Cretan Olive Oil Competition: Impressive Results in a Difficult Year
The third edition of the competition had more entries and a higher percentage of organic olive oils than in previous years. (March 16, 2017)
https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-business/3rd-cretan-olive-oil-competition-impressive-results-difficult-year/55844
New Method for Identifying Olive Cultivars
A new method for identifying olive cultivars according to the appearance of leaves and fruit is expected to serve as the basis for a cell phone app and contributions to a new international olive tree database. (November 4, 2016)
https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-making-and-milling/new-method-identifying-olive-cultivars/53494
Greek Farmers Expect Lower Yields as Harvest Nears
The olive
fly, a heat wave, and a drought are likely to lead to a reduced production of
200,000 to 250,000 metric tons of olive oil in Greece this year. (September 20,
2016)
Greek Olive Branch Sent to Rio to Symbolize
Peace in Olympics Opening Ceremony
Branches
from the Monumental Olive Tree of Vouves have been used in ceremonies at each
summer Olympics since the Athens Games in 2004. The wreath cutting ceremony was
accompanied by an ancient dance ritual. (August 1, 2016)
Olive Oil Innovations, Discoveries, and
Breakthroughs in Ancient Olympia
The
Oleocanthal International Society Conference and Olympia Health & Nutrition
Awards featured breakthroughs in olive oil research, a new olive tree varietal,
and an olive oil competition for high-phenolic oils. (June 10, 2016)
For Children Visiting Crete, a Free Book on
Olive Oil Culture
The
Association of Cretan Olive Municipalities and the International Olive Council
are offering free copies of two educational books about olive oil to the
children of tourists who visit Crete, Greece. (May 26, 2016)
Producers of the Best Greek Olive Oils React to
Their NYIOOC Awards
Award-winning
Greek producers discuss their reactions to the New York International Olive Oil
Competition results and their efforts to produce the best olive oils in the
world. (May 2, 2016)
3rd ‘Food Expo Greece’ Showcases Mediterranean
Foods
The third
Food Expo Greece took place near Athens, attracting 970 exhibitors, 153 of them
exhibiting olive oil, plus 55,000 trade visitors, including 1,200 from 55
countries outside Greece. (March 30, 2016)
2nd Olive Oil Competition Highlights Cretan
Brands
The 2nd
Cretan Olive Oil Competition took place March 19 to 20 in Rethymno, Crete,
awarding prizes for the best standardized conventional and organic Cretan extra
virgin olive oils from the 2015-16 production season. (March 25, 2016)
The Art of Olive Oil: Greek Package Designs
Draw from Deep Cultural Roots
Greek olive
oil producers and their designers are presenting innovative brands and packages
inspired by a rich cultural heritage. (February 29, 2016)
Problems, Prospects for Greek Olive Oil
Sevitel
president Grigoris Antoniadis expects a good year for Greek olive oil, with
production and price levels returning to normal. He discusses anticipated
changes in taxation that could affect the industry. (December 22, 2015)
Politicized Debate in Greece Over Proposed EU
Increase in Tunisian Quotas
Greek
unionists and politicians have belatedly begun to debate the European
Commission proposal to increase duty-free imports of Tunisian olive oil into
the EU. (November 30, 2015)
Nikos Michelakis on Olive Oil Pricing, the
Tunisian Quota, Education and Advocacy
(November
27, 2015)
High Quality, Average Yield Expected from
Greece
Preliminary
estimates call for an average output of Greek olive oil with excellent quality.
(November 20, 2015)
In Greece, Volunteers Provide Olive Oil for
Families in Need
Dozens of
volunteers in the Athens suburb of Glyfada began harvesting olives from trees
growing on public land to provide oil for local residents. (November 3, 2015)
Cretan Olive Oil Exports Grow Fivefold
Cretan
olive oil exports grew by 518 percent in the first half of 2015, helping to
double Crete’s total exports. (October 26, 2015)
Greece’s Early Harvest Olive Oils
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 Producers Weigh Prospects After Tsipras
Win
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)
Evo3 Supports Reforestation Projects in Africa
Stratis
Camatsos focuses on high-quality extra virgin organic olive oil production and
environmental projects with his new brand, evo3. (August 25, 2015)
Third Loan Package Reluctantly Approved by
Greek Parliament
Further
unsettling the Greek political landscape, the Greek Parliament and the
Eurogroup approved a controversial package Friday. (August 16, 2015)
Agro-Culinary Attractions in Crete Span Ages
Visitors to
scenic northwestern Crete can see a traditional stone mill, one of the world’s
oldest olive trees, a modern olive oil factory and a botanical park and
restaurant. (August 11, 2015)
Gaea CEO’s Top Priority: ‘Keep Serving Our
Clients Every Day’
Aris
Kefalogiannis discusses his company’s continued success, the Greek economic
crisis, and the urgent need for reform in Greece. (July 29, 2015)
Kalamata PDO Expands to All of Messinia
The European
Commission approved the extension of the Kalamata olive oil Protected
Designation of Origin throughout the Regional Unit of Messinia. (July 27, 2015)
Greece Accepts More Austerity to Avoid Chaotic
Grexit
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)
Shuffling Austerity Proposals, Greece and
Creditors Seek Agreement
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)
Confusion, Controversy as Referendum Nears
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)
Solace in Olive Oil as Talks Continue in Greece
As Greece
and its creditors endure tense negotiations, some find hope in the relative
security of olive oil. (June 26, 2015)
Uncertainty in Greek Olive Oil Industry as
Government Struggles to Avoid Default
Greek olive
oil exports have increased, but more bottling and branding could bring Greece
money desperately needed during the economic crisis. (June 11, 2015)
Crete Gets its Own Olive Oil Competition
The first
Cretan Olive Oil Competition sought to promote high-quality Cretan olive oil
brands and the special characteristics of the best Cretan olive oils, to
improve their position in the local and global markets, and to upgrade the
overall quality of Cretan oils by developing the expertise of participants. (March
25, 2015)
Mediterranean Lifestyle Alive and Well on Crete
Yes, there
is junk food on Crete, but this is still one of the best places in the world to
immerse oneself in the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle. (March 18, 2015)
Restaurants Embrace Crete’s Celebrated Diet
The
personal, local, small-scale touch of hard-working Cretan families offers hope
that visitors to Crete can gradually be persuaded to enjoy a traditional Cretan
diet. (February 25, 2015)
For LNP (formerly
Lancaster Newspapers) / Lancaster Online
Report from Greece: Refugee crisis continues
with no relief in sight
Refugee
families should be reunified promptly. (February 10, 2016)
Let's open our hearts, homes to refugees; families
deserve the chance to live, start anew
Refugees
need the world's empathy and compassion to survive crisis. (September 13, 2015)
West should open doors to families fleeing war
Ultimately,
the root of the problems — civil war, military conscription of children,
extreme violence, poverty and discrimination -- that refugees and migrants are
fleeing must be addressed, but in the interim we need to provide more legal
routes for migration or at least temporary asylum. (June 19, 2015)
Greece deserves freedom from European overseers
In this
op-ed piece, I argue that the people of Greece should not be condemned to
suffer for the sins or misjudgments of some of their compatriots and fellow
Europeans, and that the Greek government should be allowed to aid the children,
women and men who need more hope and help. (March 22, 2015)
For Greek Liquid Gold: Authentic Extra Virgin
Olive Oil
Four Seasons for Visiting the Olive Groves of Greece
In olive oil producing countries like Greece, tourists can wander through olive groves all year round, admiring the beauty of olive groves in each season. (September 26, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/agrotourism-food-tourism/280-four-seasons-for-visiting-the-olive-groves-of-greece
Cretan Seminar on Olive Oil Quality Highlights Improvement
A seminar on olive oil quality in Rethymno, Crete, Greece covered olive oil competitions, successes, and the importance of continuing to strive for improvement. (September 17, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/conferences-classes/278-cretan-seminar-on-olive-oil-quality-highlights-improvement
Athena International Olive Oil Competition: “Greece IS olive oil”
Created by wine experts who compare olive oil and wine tasting, the Athena International Olive Oil Competition highlights Greece’s place in the olive oil world. (September 12, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/276-athena-int-l-olive-oil-competition-greece-is-olive-oil
Sustainable Tourism, Agrotourism, and Food Tourism in Crete
The TUI Care Foundation and the Association of Cretan Olive Municipalities are helping promote sustainable agrotourism focused on wine and olive oil in Crete. (August 25, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/agrotourism-food-tourism/275-sustainable-tourism-agrotourism-and-food-tourism-in-crete
Agrotourism, Food Tourism, and Greece: Perfect Together
Agrotourism (or agritourism) and food tourism (or culinary tourism) offer overlapping attractions and activities to those seeking alternative tourism in Greece. (August 19, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/agrotourism-food-tourism/274-agrotourism-food-tourism-and-greece-perfect-together
Happy First Birthday, Greek Liquid Gold!
The world’s first independent English-language website focused on Greek olive oil, Greek Liquid Gold: Authentic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, is one year old today. (August 8, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/about-us/201-press-release-new-in-english-a-website-all-about-greek-olive-oil
First Estimates for 2017/18 Olive Oil Production Compared
The first estimates of olive oil production levels in the major olive oil producing nations in the next crop year suggest a significant increase over this year. (July 13, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/270-first-estimates-for-2017-18-olive-oil-production-compared
Greek Winners at the Terra Olivo Olive Oil Competition
At the 2017 Terra Olivo International Olive Oil Competition in Jerusalem, Greek extra virgin olive oils received 34 awards, including 4 Grand Prestige Golds. (July 9, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/269-greek-winners-at-the-terra-olivo-olive-oil-competition
Can Extra Virgin Olive Oil Stop the Descent to Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer Hellas and Yanni's Olive Grove have begun a clinical trial to evaluate the effect of EVOO on amnesic patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment. (July 6, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/health-benefits/olive-oil-health-benefits/268-can-extra-virgin-olive-oil-stop-the-descent-to-alzheimer-s
Healthy Greek Olive Oils Receive Olympia Awards in Athens
At the Olympia Health & Nutrition Awards ceremony in Athens, 50 producers of extra healthy olive oil with over 1000 mg/kg of phenolics received Gold Awards. (July 2, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/267-healthy-greek-olive-oils-receive-olympia-awards-in-athens
Healthy Greek Olive Oils Awarded at Convention in Spain
When the Oleocanthal International Society convened last month, healthy Greek extra virgin olive oils won several awards at the World Best Healthy EVOO Contest. (June 22, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/266-healthy-greek-olive-oils-awarded-at-convention-in-spain
London International Olive Oil Competition: Greek Winners
At the 2017 London International Olive Oil Competition, many Greek extra virgin olive oils received awards for Quality, Design, and a new Health Claim category. (May 31, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/263-london-international-olive-oil-competition-greek-winners
Olive Oil Prices Vary; Greece Offers Excellent Options
Recent olive oil price increases are neither universal nor uniform; excellent extra virgin olive oil is still available at reasonable prices in Greece. (May 25, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/261-olive-oil-prices-vary-greece-offers-excellent-options
70% of Greek Olive Oils Win at Domina Competition in Italy
At the 2nd edition of the Domina International Olive Oil Competition in Palermo, Italy, 70% of the Greek olive oils entered received Gold or Silver medals. (May 21, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/260-70-of-greek-olive-oils-win-at-domina-competition-in-italy
Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils Honored at Olive Japan IOOC
Competing with 611 entries from 21 countries, Greek olive oils won 27 medals at the prestigious Olive Japan International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition. (May 15, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/257-greek-extra-virgin-olive-oils-honored-at-olive-japan-iooc
Greek Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oils Receive BIOL Awards
Greek olive oils won 8 BIOL Gold Medals and 12 BIOL Silvers in one of the most important international competitions focused on organic extra virgin olive oils. (May 7, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/255-greek-organic-extra-virgin-olive-oils-receive-biol-awards
Anoskeli Olive Mill, Winery, and Tasting Room in NW Crete
Visit an olive mill and a winery together in the village of Anoskeli in the foothills of the White Mountains of Crete, then taste Anoskeli’s olive oil and wine. (April 26, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/agrotourism-food-tourism/253-anoskeli-olive-mill-winery-and-tasting-room-in-nw-crete
Greek Success at Athena International Olive Oil Competition
Some of the best Greek extra virgin olive oil producers comment on their success at the Athena International Olive Oil Competition held in Messinia, Peloponnese last month. (April 13, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/250-greek-success-at-athena-international-olive-oil-competition
Greek Winners at the Los Angeles Olive Oil Competition
The complete list of Greek award winning olive oils at the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition follows the top winners’ comments. (April 1, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/247-greek-winners-at-the-los-angeles-olive-oil-competition
Kotinos 2017 Awards Ceremony Shares Greek Olive Oil Glory
The Kotinos 2017 Olive Oil Competition Awards Ceremony highlighted the accomplishments of some of the best Greek extra virgin olive oil producers. (March 27, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/245-kotinos-2017-awards-ceremony-shares-greek-olive-oil-glory
Virginity: What Difference Does It Make for Olive Oil?
Alexandra Devarenne discusses the differences between types of olive oil, the ways they are produced and defined, and cooking with virgin and extra virgin olive oil. (March 5, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/olive-oil-info/types-of-olive-oil/241-virginity-what-difference-does-it-make-for-olive-oil
Extra Virgin Alliance: Olive Oil Education and Celebration
Alexandra Devarenne, co-founder of the Extra Virgin Alliance (EVA), explained the goals of EVA on a recent visit to Greece. (March 2, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/for-greek-producers/240-extra-virgin-alliance-olive-oil-education-and-celebration
American Olive Oil Expert’s Hints for Greek Producers
American olive oil expert Alexandra Devarenne discusses the status of Greek olive oil in the USA and how Greek companies can break into the American market. (March 1, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/for-greek-producers/239-american-olive-oil-expert-s-hints-for-greek-producers
American Olive Oil Expert Visits Greece, Discusses EVOO
American olive oil expert Alexandra Kicenik Devarenne discusses the “wonderful world” of olive oil and Americans’ lack of familiarity with Greek olive oil. (February 27, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/238-american-olive-oil-expert-visits-greece-discusses-evoo
With World Olive Oil Supply Down 8%, Greeks Offer Value
With the world olive oil supply down 8% and olive oil prices and demand increasing, Greece offers extra virgin olive oil at competitive prices for a good value. (February 18, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/236-with-world-olive-oil-supply-down-8-greeks-offer-value
Healthy Greek Olive Oil Bottled and Consumed Like Medicine
OLEO, an organic Greek extra virgin olive oil in a 150 ml bottle, is now being marketed as a new nutritional supplement with many potential health benefits. (February 8, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/health-benefits/olive-oil-health-benefits/235-healthy-reek-olive-oil-bottled-and-consumed-like-medicine
Greek Olive Oils on List of World’s Best Olive Oils
Several Greek olive oils were recently recognized as some of the best olive oils in the world, based on their success in international olive oil competitions. (January 21, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/234-greek-olive-oils-on-list-of-world-s-best-olive-oils
Icicles on Olive Branches: Storms and Cold Strike Greece
Olive farmers are considering how unusual amounts of snow and ice and atypically cold temperatures in Greece may affect next year’s crops and olive oil. (January 11, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/233-icicles-on-olive-branches-storms-and-cold-strike-greece
New Year’s Resolution: Less Sugar, More Olive Oil
In olive oil producing countries like Greece, tourists can wander through olive groves all year round, admiring the beauty of olive groves in each season. (September 26, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/agrotourism-food-tourism/280-four-seasons-for-visiting-the-olive-groves-of-greece
Cretan Seminar on Olive Oil Quality Highlights Improvement
A seminar on olive oil quality in Rethymno, Crete, Greece covered olive oil competitions, successes, and the importance of continuing to strive for improvement. (September 17, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/conferences-classes/278-cretan-seminar-on-olive-oil-quality-highlights-improvement
Athena International Olive Oil Competition: “Greece IS olive oil”
Created by wine experts who compare olive oil and wine tasting, the Athena International Olive Oil Competition highlights Greece’s place in the olive oil world. (September 12, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/276-athena-int-l-olive-oil-competition-greece-is-olive-oil
Sustainable Tourism, Agrotourism, and Food Tourism in Crete
The TUI Care Foundation and the Association of Cretan Olive Municipalities are helping promote sustainable agrotourism focused on wine and olive oil in Crete. (August 25, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/agrotourism-food-tourism/275-sustainable-tourism-agrotourism-and-food-tourism-in-crete
Agrotourism, Food Tourism, and Greece: Perfect Together
Agrotourism (or agritourism) and food tourism (or culinary tourism) offer overlapping attractions and activities to those seeking alternative tourism in Greece. (August 19, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/agrotourism-food-tourism/274-agrotourism-food-tourism-and-greece-perfect-together
Happy First Birthday, Greek Liquid Gold!
The world’s first independent English-language website focused on Greek olive oil, Greek Liquid Gold: Authentic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, is one year old today. (August 8, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/about-us/201-press-release-new-in-english-a-website-all-about-greek-olive-oil
First Estimates for 2017/18 Olive Oil Production Compared
The first estimates of olive oil production levels in the major olive oil producing nations in the next crop year suggest a significant increase over this year. (July 13, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/270-first-estimates-for-2017-18-olive-oil-production-compared
Greek Winners at the Terra Olivo Olive Oil Competition
At the 2017 Terra Olivo International Olive Oil Competition in Jerusalem, Greek extra virgin olive oils received 34 awards, including 4 Grand Prestige Golds. (July 9, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/269-greek-winners-at-the-terra-olivo-olive-oil-competition
Can Extra Virgin Olive Oil Stop the Descent to Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer Hellas and Yanni's Olive Grove have begun a clinical trial to evaluate the effect of EVOO on amnesic patients with Mild Cognitive Impairment. (July 6, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/health-benefits/olive-oil-health-benefits/268-can-extra-virgin-olive-oil-stop-the-descent-to-alzheimer-s
Healthy Greek Olive Oils Receive Olympia Awards in Athens
At the Olympia Health & Nutrition Awards ceremony in Athens, 50 producers of extra healthy olive oil with over 1000 mg/kg of phenolics received Gold Awards. (July 2, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/267-healthy-greek-olive-oils-receive-olympia-awards-in-athens
Healthy Greek Olive Oils Awarded at Convention in Spain
When the Oleocanthal International Society convened last month, healthy Greek extra virgin olive oils won several awards at the World Best Healthy EVOO Contest. (June 22, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/266-healthy-greek-olive-oils-awarded-at-convention-in-spain
London International Olive Oil Competition: Greek Winners
At the 2017 London International Olive Oil Competition, many Greek extra virgin olive oils received awards for Quality, Design, and a new Health Claim category. (May 31, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/263-london-international-olive-oil-competition-greek-winners
Olive Oil Prices Vary; Greece Offers Excellent Options
Recent olive oil price increases are neither universal nor uniform; excellent extra virgin olive oil is still available at reasonable prices in Greece. (May 25, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/261-olive-oil-prices-vary-greece-offers-excellent-options
70% of Greek Olive Oils Win at Domina Competition in Italy
At the 2nd edition of the Domina International Olive Oil Competition in Palermo, Italy, 70% of the Greek olive oils entered received Gold or Silver medals. (May 21, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/260-70-of-greek-olive-oils-win-at-domina-competition-in-italy
Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oils Honored at Olive Japan IOOC
Competing with 611 entries from 21 countries, Greek olive oils won 27 medals at the prestigious Olive Japan International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition. (May 15, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/257-greek-extra-virgin-olive-oils-honored-at-olive-japan-iooc
Greek Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oils Receive BIOL Awards
Greek olive oils won 8 BIOL Gold Medals and 12 BIOL Silvers in one of the most important international competitions focused on organic extra virgin olive oils. (May 7, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/255-greek-organic-extra-virgin-olive-oils-receive-biol-awards
Anoskeli Olive Mill, Winery, and Tasting Room in NW Crete
Visit an olive mill and a winery together in the village of Anoskeli in the foothills of the White Mountains of Crete, then taste Anoskeli’s olive oil and wine. (April 26, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/agrotourism-food-tourism/253-anoskeli-olive-mill-winery-and-tasting-room-in-nw-crete
Greek Success at Athena International Olive Oil Competition
Some of the best Greek extra virgin olive oil producers comment on their success at the Athena International Olive Oil Competition held in Messinia, Peloponnese last month. (April 13, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/250-greek-success-at-athena-international-olive-oil-competition
Greek Winners at the Los Angeles Olive Oil Competition
The complete list of Greek award winning olive oils at the Los Angeles International Extra Virgin Olive Oil Competition follows the top winners’ comments. (April 1, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/247-greek-winners-at-the-los-angeles-olive-oil-competition
Kotinos 2017 Awards Ceremony Shares Greek Olive Oil Glory
The Kotinos 2017 Olive Oil Competition Awards Ceremony highlighted the accomplishments of some of the best Greek extra virgin olive oil producers. (March 27, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/competitions-awards/245-kotinos-2017-awards-ceremony-shares-greek-olive-oil-glory
Virginity: What Difference Does It Make for Olive Oil?
Alexandra Devarenne discusses the differences between types of olive oil, the ways they are produced and defined, and cooking with virgin and extra virgin olive oil. (March 5, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/olive-oil-info/types-of-olive-oil/241-virginity-what-difference-does-it-make-for-olive-oil
Extra Virgin Alliance: Olive Oil Education and Celebration
Alexandra Devarenne, co-founder of the Extra Virgin Alliance (EVA), explained the goals of EVA on a recent visit to Greece. (March 2, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/for-greek-producers/240-extra-virgin-alliance-olive-oil-education-and-celebration
American Olive Oil Expert’s Hints for Greek Producers
American olive oil expert Alexandra Devarenne discusses the status of Greek olive oil in the USA and how Greek companies can break into the American market. (March 1, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/more/for-greek-producers/239-american-olive-oil-expert-s-hints-for-greek-producers
American Olive Oil Expert Visits Greece, Discusses EVOO
American olive oil expert Alexandra Kicenik Devarenne discusses the “wonderful world” of olive oil and Americans’ lack of familiarity with Greek olive oil. (February 27, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/238-american-olive-oil-expert-visits-greece-discusses-evoo
With World Olive Oil Supply Down 8%, Greeks Offer Value
With the world olive oil supply down 8% and olive oil prices and demand increasing, Greece offers extra virgin olive oil at competitive prices for a good value. (February 18, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/236-with-world-olive-oil-supply-down-8-greeks-offer-value
Healthy Greek Olive Oil Bottled and Consumed Like Medicine
OLEO, an organic Greek extra virgin olive oil in a 150 ml bottle, is now being marketed as a new nutritional supplement with many potential health benefits. (February 8, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/health-benefits/olive-oil-health-benefits/235-healthy-reek-olive-oil-bottled-and-consumed-like-medicine
Greek Olive Oils on List of World’s Best Olive Oils
Several Greek olive oils were recently recognized as some of the best olive oils in the world, based on their success in international olive oil competitions. (January 21, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/234-greek-olive-oils-on-list-of-world-s-best-olive-oils
Icicles on Olive Branches: Storms and Cold Strike Greece
Olive farmers are considering how unusual amounts of snow and ice and atypically cold temperatures in Greece may affect next year’s crops and olive oil. (January 11, 2017)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/233-icicles-on-olive-branches-storms-and-cold-strike-greece
New Year’s Resolution: Less Sugar, More Olive Oil
Resolved to eat more
healthy food such as olive oil and less added sugar in the New Year? Stop the
sugar, increase the tasty healthy foods, enjoy sweet treats. (December 31, 2016)
Competitions for the Healthiest Olive Oils Multiply In 2017
In 2017, 4 international olive oil competitions will follow last June’s Olympia Health and Nutrition Awards to reward some of the world’s healthiest olive oils. (December 10, 2016)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/228-competitions-for-the-healthiest-olive-oils-multiply-in-2017
Olive Oil Discussion, Drama, and Hotel Awards in Rethymno
World Olive Day celebrations in Rethymno, Crete focused on olive oil in a documentary film, speeches, children’s theater, and awards for hotels that promote olive oil. (December 9, 2016)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/227-olive-oil-discussion-drama-and-hotel-awards-in-rethymno
Greek Olive Oil 2016-17: Reduced Quantity, Varied Quality
Greek olive oil production is expected to fall to 200,000 metric tons or less for the 2016/17 crop year, with quality ranging from disappointing to excellent. (December 8, 2016)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/225-greek-olive-oil-2016-17-reduced-quantity-varied-quality
2016 Olive Oil Production in Greece: Producer Perspectives
Greek olive oil producers discuss their expectations for a reduced quantity of olive oil and varied olive oil quality in Greece during the 2016/17 crop year. (December 8, 2016)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/226-2016-olive-oil-production-in-greece-producer-perspectives
Cretan Olive Mill Awards for Best Milling, Sales Practices
A World Olive Day event in Chania, Crete awarded Cretan olive mills with the best methods of olive mill operation, olive oil extraction, olive oil distribution. (December 6, 2016)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/224-cretan-olive-mill-awards-for-best-milling-sales-practices
Healthy Olive Oil Polyphenols in a New Softgel Capsule
Made with Greek olive oil, the new Olea Health olive oil softgel capsules offer a high concentration of healthy olive oil polyphenols with very few calories. (December 3, 2016)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/223-healthy-olive-oil-polyphenols-in-a-new-softgel-capsule
Pancakes with Apple, Orange, and Olive Oil: Family Favorite
Sugar-free apple-orange pancakes made with extra virgin olive oil (olive oil pancakes), the one food every member of my family enjoys, tasty enough to eat plain. (November 27, 2016)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/recipes-with-olive-oil/222-pancakes-with-apple-orange-and-olive-oil-family-favorite
World Olive Day in Greece: Education and Celebration
On November 26, World Olive Day, various lectures, presentations, discussions, tastings, and other events about olives and olive oil took place in Greece. (November 26, 2016)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/221-world-olive-day-in-greece-education-and-celebration
A Greek Olive Oil Addict’s Approach to Thanksgiving
Recipe suggestions for a healthier Thanksgiving, with more olive oil and no butter. (November 22, 2016)
http://www.greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/recipes-with-olive-oil/220-a-greek-olive-oil-addict-s-approach-to-thanksgiving
Study: Can Olive Trees Endure Drought and High Salinity?
An investigation of the effect of salinity and drought on four different olive cultivars considers how well olive trees can grow in inhospitable conditions. (November 12, 2016)
http://greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/216-study-can-olive-trees-endure-drought-and-high-salinity
Terra Creta’s Olive Oil Joins EU-GATEWAY Mission in Korea
With its organic olive oil and balsamic vinegar, Terra Creta participated in the EU-GATEWAY mission to promote EU organic products in Korea. (November 10, 2016)
http://greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/214-terra-creta-s-olive-oil-joins-eu-gateway-mission-in-korea
Olive Oil Expert Discusses Tasting and Cooking with EVOO
Dr. Saverio Pandolfi, an Italian olive oil expert, discussed tasting Greek olive oils and cooking with extra virgin olive oil during a visit to Crete, Greece. (November 2, 2016)
http://greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/recipes-with-olive-oil/211-olive-oil-expert-discusses-tasting-and-cooking-with-evoo
Producers Learn Health Benefits of High Phenolic Olive Oil
Dr. Prokopios Magiatis and Dr. Eleni Melliou discussed the health benefits of high phenolic olive oil, its economic value to producers, and how to make it. (October 21, 2016)
http://greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/health-benefits/olive-oil-health-benefits/209-producers-learn-health-benefits-of-high-phenolic-olive-oil
2016-17 Worldwide Olive Oil Production Estimates Compared
Worldwide olive oil production is not expected to decrease more than 7 to 11% in comparison to last year, and major price increases are not anticipated. (October 11, 2016)
http://greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/207-2016-17-worldwide-olive-oil-production-estimates-compared
Olive and Olive Oil Update: Northern Greece and Peloponnese
Fewer table olives at lower prices in Halkidiki, Greece may mean more olive oil; farther south in Peloponnese, there is debate on expected olive oil prices. (October 10, 2016)
http://greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/206-olive-and-olive-oil-update-northern-greece-and-peloponnese
Ten Big Awards for Greek Olive Oils at OLIVINUS Competition
Seven Greek olive oil companies won 10 of the awards at one of the world’s most eminent extra virgin olive oil contests, the OLIVINUS competition in Argentina. (October 6, 2016)
http://greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/205-ten-big-awards-for-greek-olive-oils-at-olivinus-competition
Hidden Gems of Southern Crete: Cuisine, Sea, and Scenery
South central Crete has wonderful beaches, striking views, and restaurants featuring fresh, traditional Cretan food in the birthplace of the Mediterranean diet. (October 4, 2016)
http://greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/agrotourism-food-tourism/204-hidden-gems-of-southern-crete-cuisine-sea-and-scenery
Greek Olive Farmers Discuss Crops as Early Harvest Begins
Greek olive producers explain the reasoning behind olive oil production estimates for the upcoming harvest in various regions of Greece. (September 24, 2016)
http://greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/202-greek-olive-farmers-discuss-crops-as-early-harvest-begins
Olive Oil Prices in Greece: Influences and Estimates
Greek producers estimate prices for olive oil from the upcoming harvest, while Stamatis Alamaniotis discusses the influences on olive oil pricing. (September 22, 2016)
http://greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/news/200-olive-oil-prices-in-greece-influences-and-estimates
Botanical Park of Crete: Utopia of Flowers, Fruit, & Food
The Botanical Park & Gardens of Crete offers natural beauty, walking paths, information, and tasty food in a restaurant featuring its own produce and olive oil. (August 27, 2016)
http://greekliquidgold.com/index.php/en/agrotourism-food-tourism/196-botanical-park-of-crete-utopia-of-flowers-fruit-food
The Olive Oil Sector’s Prospects, Challenges, and Future
The
Tunisian National Office for Olive Oil organized a conference in Hammamet,
Tunisia on July 13, alongside the International Olive Council’s (IOC)
extraordinary session. At the conference, the representatives of associations
from olive oil producing countries presented their views on the olive oil
sector’s opportunities, challenges, and threats. (August 11, 2016)
OIS Conference Focuses on Health Benefits of
the Polyphenols in Olive Oil
This June
in Ancient Olympia, Greece, the Oleocanthal International Society (OIS) held
its third conference to discuss research on the health benefits of oleocanthal
and other phenols in extra virgin olive oil, a key component of the
Mediterranean diet. It attracted over 400 participants, including an unusual
mix of scientists and olive oil producers. (August 9, 2016)
Olive Oil Revolution in the Birthplace of the
Olympic Games
This
Olympic year, the Oleocanthal International Society (OIS) inaugurated a new
type of international olive oil competition at Ancient Olympia, Greece: an
objective competition based on a chemical analysis of the amount of
health-protective polyphenols in 565 extra virgin olive oils (EVOOs) from
Greece, Spain, Italy, USA, Cyprus, Morocco and Uruguay. (August 8, 2016)
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