Category: EVOO Extra Vergin Olive Oil
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The Journey of an Olive Explorer – A Journey Born in the island of Crete
Greetings, fellow olive oil enthusiasts! I am Jaime Dieppa, also known as the “Olive Explorer” – or as my German friends call me, Olivenentdecker. My passion for olive oil has taken me across the Mediterranean, and today, I want to share a very special chapter of my journey – one that led me to Crete,…
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The journey of Aerakis Olive Oil Mill started back in 1967
The history of Aerakis Olive Oil Mill is rooted back to 1967. It all started with my father, who began his career as an auto mechanic and iron fabricator. In 1967, he started working with a company that installed olive oil mills throughout Crete, sparking his interest in the olive oil industry. By 1978, he…
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The Liquid Gold of Crete: A Journey Through the History and Excellence of Cretan Olive Oil
Imagine walking through a sun-drenched grove, the air fragrant with the sweet, earthy scent of olive trees. The soft hum of bees dances around you as the silver-green leaves rustle in the warm Mediterranean breeze. This is Crete, the heart of Greece’s olive oil heritage and home to one of the most prized oils in…
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The mighty little Koroneiki Olive Oil from Crete, Greece: A Treasure of Quality and Health.
Olive oil has been revered for centuries for its robust flavors and incredible health benefits. Among the many varieties, one that stands out for its unmatched quality and health properties is Koroneiki olive oil from Crete, Greece. This small olive cultivar produces oil that is not only a key ingredient in Cretan cuisine but also…