Our facilities are located in the Industrial Park of Chania. The production of our product is done by people who, with love and passion produce our products. The relationship with our partners is based on trust, transparency and consistency, virtues that contribute to the production of high quality olive oil. Our company has EN ISO 22000: 2018 from TUV AUSTRIA and has been awarded with many certifications and awards around the world.
Our team consists of people with many years of experience in the field of olive oil. Our common characteristic is the love for olive oil, the respect for the consumer and the constant effort for further development. For these reasons, we are constantly trained and informed about both the domestic and the global market. We have chosen leading scientific partners who specialize in the field of olive oil. Our goal is to provide a high quality product and thus create relationships of mutual respect and trust with our customers and partners.
The blessed olive tree has nurtured millions of people over the years. Crete, from the time of the Minoans until today, produces excellent quality olive oil due to its excellent soil and climate conditions. Our products are all exceptional and rich in aromas & beneficial ingredients. It is no coincidence that the Cretan diet has emerged as a global model of healthy eating and it is considered to be a valuable health ally with countless benefits.
The blessed olive tree has nurtured millions of people over the years. Crete, from the time of the Minoans until today, produces excellent quality olive oil due to its excellent soil and climate conditions. Our products are all exceptional and rich in aromas & beneficial ingredients. It is no coincidence that the Cretan diet has emerged as a global model of healthy eating and it is considered to be a valuable health ally with countless benefits.
1. Quality certification of the production process according to the EN ISO 22000: 2018 standard of TUV AUSTRIA.
2. Certification for the quality and production processes of organic products by the DIO Organisation.
3. Certification of quality and production process of the protected designation of origin (PDO) products KOLYMVARI CHANION KRITIS by AGROCERT. Certificate Registration: POC/475-8198.06
4. Certification from the US Food and Drug Administration FDA Registrar Corp. registration number: 13747001948.
Our company, Cretan Taste Co received its first distinction at the Greek Academy of Taste in December 2002 for the excellent quality of its extra virgin olive oil. Later on, it was distinguished in the International COTINOS Awards, receiving high praise in the competition of quality of extra virgin olive oil that took place in Athens in March 2016. Finally, we participated for the first time in the international olive oil quality assessment competition in Berlin, Germany “Berlin Global Olive Oil Awards” (Berlin GOOA) held from 12-18 April 2021. Our company entered the competition with our two new “Health Claim Creta Verde” products bearing a health claim as well as “PDO Kolymvari Creta Verde”. All three products were distinguished and won platinum, gold and silver quality awards.
