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Greek olives continue to impress the world after achieving success in the international olive oil…
Kalamata olives are only found on the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece and have played…
For over 2,500 years, the olive tree of the Acropolis has remained a worthy symbol of Athens, an undying and ancient representation of prosperity, peace, hope, and resurrection. Planted by the Goddess Athena herself, as Greek mythology would have it, the tree has suffered many fires and mutilations as invaders have come and gone. But a sprig was always saved to be planted later.
The Greek traditional diet has been characterised as the most balanced, contributing to the protection…
Why not buy your loved one a personalised Lambda Ultra Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil gift set this Christmas, complete with a hand-crafted case that lovingly cradles a bottle of award-winning olive oil embellished with two 18k gold plates engraved with the recipient’s name? It will set you back US$14,698, but who can put a price on love?
Ancient Greeks used olive oil in its most pure form for softer, shinier hair and…
For over 2,500 years, the olive tree of the Acropolis has remained a worthy symbol of Athens, an undying and ancient representation of prosperity, peace, hope, and resurrection. Planted by the Goddess Athena herself, as Greek mythology would have it, the tree has suffered many fires and mutilations as invaders have come and gone. But a sprig was always saved to be planted later.
World Olive Tree Day takes place on 26 November every year to encourage the protection of the olive tree and the values it embodies, in order to appreciate its important social, cultural, economic and environmental significance to humanity.
You can’t think of Greece without thinking of its olive oil, or “liquid gold” as…
Irene Moutsogianni and Chris Ververis are two young friends from Lesbos who make furniture using an original raw material: olive pits.
This is the story about how the quest to create an extra virgin olive oil based beard balm led to the launch of a new Hellenic inspired streetwear brand. Infused with the ‘spirit of the Hellenic warrior’, The Imperial General has been embraced by the Greek diaspora as well as martial artists wishing to represent the brand and all that it signifies. We speak to Nick, the man behind the brand, to find out more.
Counter to oxidative stress, dozens of Greek products that are components of the Mediterranean diet, such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, nuts, aromatic plants, wine, legumes and, of course, olive oil, contain plentiful antioxidants that help eliminate the excess free radicals and protect health.
As the FDA approves a controversial drug to treat Alzheimer’s, causing the shock resignation of three advisory committee members concerned about its potentially severe side effects, a study concludes that a long-term diet rich in Greek extra virgin olive oil can help in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease.
Greek olive oil exports have increased to a spectacular 225% announced SEVITEL (the Association of…
Greek producers and exporters raised the bar again at the NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition,…
Sakellaropoulos Organic Farms made an unprecedented distinction for Greece by coming first and winning 14…
Kalamata olives are only found on the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece and have played…
Ladi Biosas λάδι βιώσας commemorates Greece’s 200 years of Independence with a Limited Edition Design of Kalamata extra virgin olive oil. It is an ode to all our heroes and heroines from Greece and around the world, to all the Philhellenes, that fought with an extraordinary force of hope for independence, principles of liberty, freedom, and democracy.
We bring to you 20+1 fun facts and a few little secrets about Greece that most people, even in Greece, may not know.