Millennia old Makri olive oil variety receives PDO status
Makri, a Greek extra virgin olive oil extracted from olive trees aged between 2,000 and 3,000 years, has received Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status from the European Union.
Approval of the Mediterranean Fish Welfare Guide
The pioneering initiative for the drawing up of the Mediterranean Fish Welfare Guide was recently completed with the active support of...
EU geographical Indications: A “treasure” worth €75 billion!
Agri-food and drink products whose names are protected by the European Union as “Geographical Indications” (GIs) represent a sales value of €74.76 billion...
Greek cherry exports up 44.7% in 2020
According to data published by the Greek Association of Export and Distribution of Fruits, Vegetables and Juices, Incofruit Hellas, a large increase was recorded in greek cherry exports for the first seven months of 2020....
EU and China in further trade discussions
The European Union and China held on July 28 their 8th High-Level Trade and Economic Dialogue (HED). Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis accompanied by Commissioner for Trade Phil Hogan...
The dossier for the registration of gyros as a PGI product is complete!
An important step for the Greek food industry, as well as the country’s livestock farming and exports, is according to Ms Fotini Arambatzi...
Israeli supermarket chain interested in Greek products
Greek products are slowly but surely receiving the acknowledgement they deserve as international businesses are expressing an increased interest in them –even during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Int’l Taste Institute gives 26 golden stars to Mevgal
For yet another year, MEVGAL, one of the leaders in the dairy category in Greece, distinguished itself at the annual ITQi international taste competition in Brussels, organized by the International Taste Institute...
FORUM SA introduces the FOOD EXPO B2B Platform
FOOD EXPO Greece, the leading Food & Beverage trade show in Southeast Europe, always striving to provide its exhibitors with state-of-the-art means to further develop their export orientation...
Kotinos Awards 2020 for the best branded EVOOs
The quality competition “Kotinos 2020”, awarding the best branded, standardized extra virgin olive oils has been carried out successfully at the Athens Marriott hotel in Athens, Greece, on Wednesday, July 22.
