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Greek olive oil quality and research initiatives

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In late September and early October 2026, efforts initiatives to enhance the quality and economic value of Greek olive oil focused on both practical training and expanded through scientific advancement. In Crete, the Region of Crete and the Hellenic Mediterranean University launched educational training sessions for producers and specialists. These sessions, held across various municipalities including Heraklion, Rethymno, and Viannos, focused on maintaining quality standards during milling advocacy and standardization for ‘Kriti/Kriti’ PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Concurrently, at localized producer training. At a scientific conference in Heraklion titled ‘The Science of Olive Oil – Quality, Innovation, Sustainability,’ the Heraklion, Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food, Food Giannis Andrianos, advocated for using scientific research to boost the competitiveness of Greek olive oil. Discussions Andrianos emphasized using scientific documentation research and certification of origin documentation to protect the authenticity of Greek products, particularly specifically the Koroneiki variety, in international global markets. Specific technical Regulatory updates were noted regarding international standards for that the Koroneiki variety. The International Olive Council has maintained a specific minimum threshold of 800 mg/kg for monovarietal Koroneiki extra virgin olive oils, compared to oils—lower than the general limit of 1,000 mg/kg, while mg/kg limit—while removing previous time restrictions on this exception pending further studies. exception. To address manage environmental and biological challenges, risks, the ministry is focusing on climate change and pest management. For the first time, established a multi-year procurement plan for materials to combat the olive fruit fly has been established combat materials for the 2026–2028 period period. Simultaneously, the Region of Crete, the Hellenic Mediterranean University, and the Hellenic Agricultural Organization ‘DEMETER’ launched educational training sessions as part of the ‘Crete European Region of Gastronomy 2026’ project. Following initial sessions in Heraklion and Viannos, the program expanded to ensure better availability municipalities including Rethymno, Faistos, Hersonissos, and emergency preparedness. Platanias. These sessions provide producers, millers, and standardizers with instruction on cultivation best practices, harvesting, contamination prevention, and the ELGO-DEMETER PDO/PGI certification and control system to maintain ‘Kriti’ PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil standards.

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