Consumers out shopping for a bottle of olive oil at the supermarket during the recent heatwave would hardly have thought that the prematurely high temperatures of mid-June – a phenomenon that is increasing in frequency – would affect its price.
OLIVE OIL
“We are the most beautiful country in the world.” “We have the greatest culture.” “We have the best cuisine.”
They knew the easy way. They could have effortlessly sent their oil in bulk to Italy. But they didn’t choose that path. Instead, they decided to bottle their extra-virgin olive oil locally and export almost all of it abroad. And their decision is paying off.
These 10 producers have extracted their most precious oil from a single olive variety, capturing intense flavors that reflect their passion and the essence of the Greek landscape.
Greece saw the second-highest increase in the price of olive oil since January 2023, with its 67% increase far above the European Union average of 50%, data from the EU’s statistics arm showed on Tuesday.
The decision to award Konos – Michelis Estate was an emotional one.
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