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Pick up any bottle of olive oil in a supermarket and you will likely see the words "extra virgin" on the label. Pick up a high polyphenol EVOO fr...

Arkas High Polyphenol Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Arkadia, Greece Most people assume the throat sting means the olive oil is harsh or somehow wro...

One of the first records of consumption of olive oil dates back to more than 3,000 years ago. With its rich and varied history, it is no wonder that olive oil is a staple cooking ingredient in many cultures, not only Greece.

As we look at the history of olive oil, we look at the properties of what makes olive oil special, and how the ancient Greeks use olive oil back in the day.

In these recent years, olive oil is becoming highly popular for its versatility and is listed as a main source of fat in the Mediterranean diet. 

We discuss the difference between extra virgin olive oil and regular olive oil in our article.

  Western Macedonia is known as one of the best habitats for growing mushrooms in Europe. The Porcini Forest Mushroom company, who work with a net...

  In the second installation of our conversation with our producers, we move down South to Arcadia to speak to Yannis of Arkas Olive Oil, a family...

Extra Virgin Olive Oil [EVOO] is known to be the best oil in the world. It is known as The Greek Gold. Let us explore Greek EVOO and find out why they are the best.

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