Exports
Cretan Olive Oil Gets PGI Designation
Only oil producers on the island may use the name “Crete” to promote their products, considered widely to be some of the best olive oils in the world.
Exports
Greek Olive Oil Exports Record Whopping 225% Jump
Germany and the US were the biggest importers of Greek olive oil in 2020, receiving 14,907 tons and 9,143 tons respectively.
Restaurants
Music to Return to Cafés and Restaurants as Restrictions Ease
As social restrictions ease and overnight curfews shorten, music at outdoor cafés and restaurants in Greece will be permitted as of Saturday, June 12.
FOOD & DRINK
A Single-Estate Olive Oil from Sparta Ranks Best in the World
Sakellaropoulos' organic olive oils achieve a record-breaking haul of 14 awards at this year's prestigious EVO International Olive Oil Competition in Italy.
FOOD & DRINK
Greeks Everywhere: “Who Wants a Paloma?”
Greeks appear to be learning the art of bartending at home, picking up what they’ve observed at the country’s world-renowned bars.
FOOD & DRINK
A New Initiative Aims to Promote Greek Cuisine Abroad
A new government initiative to create digital apps will enable users abroad to locate Greek restaurants and authentic products nearest to them.
FOOD & DRINK
Historic Hotel Grande Bretagne Opens New Garden Eatery
A stone's throw from Syntagma Square, The Atrium offers a calm oasis in the heart of Athens and an exotic menu inspired by Latin America.
FOOD & DRINK
How a TikTok Craze Boosted Global Sales of Feta Cheese
How "uunifetapasta", a simple recipe gone viral, boosted the sale of feta cheese worldwide, and who is profiting.
