Kalamata olive
Protection of five key Greek products in Chinese market
The European Council on Monday adopted a decision on the conclusion of the agreement between the European Union and China on cooperation on and protection of geographical indications (GIs) of 100 products from each side.
The list of 100 EU products includes Greece's feta cheese, Samos wines, Lasithi olive oil, Kalamata olives and Chios masticha, as well as Cyprus' zivania brandy.
EU Wants to Ban Australia from Using "Bulgarian Rose Oil" Signature Name
The European Union (EU) wants Australian companies to stop using names such as "Bulgarian rose oil", "feta" and "gorgonzola" on their product labels. In case the goods manufactured in the country are indicated by some of the protected European names, the companies will have to change them.
Greek olive oil campaign draws on the passion of its producers
Giorgos runs the coffee shop on the main square but his greatest passion is Greek olive oil, especially that from Laconia in the southeastern Peloponnese - he takes any perceived slight against the local product very personally.
Toil in the fertile soil: Best of Greek produce (photos)
Greece is a small country, tottering on the path of bankruptcy, but with wealth beyond imagination and a treasure trove of exquisite regional products.