Description

OAXOS® Organic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil, is a superior category olive oil of exceptional taste, obtained directly from olives and solely by mechanical means. It is produced in Rethymno, Crete, Greece by our family-business that runs Biologic of Crete, a store of organic food & organic products. Our superior category olive oil is extracted using the «cold extraction» method. In «cold extraction» more polyphenols and aromatic elements are preserved. Thus, it is ensured that the olive oil has superior organoleptic properties and remains exceptionally rich in nutrients and taste. With extremely low acidity and the necessary anti-oxidative properties kept, our delicious olive oil encourages a healthy diet, based on Mediterranean standards. The extra virgin and organic oil has health benefits, due to its fatty acid profile and polyphenols. Our «Koroneiki» variety organic olive trees cultivation, plus the perfect adjustment of these trees to the Greek environment - thanks to Mediterranean climate and exceptional soil conditions, ensure the superior quality and taste of OAXOS® organic and extra virgin olive oil.

Our exceptional organic and extra virgin olive oil is the result of the traditional collection of olives in our village Axos and the hard work of our family, based on love and experience for pure and quality products. Our main philosophy is that everything that we consume, either food or drink, must be pure organic and produced by biological methods, protecting ourselves and environment.

OAXOS® Organic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil is approved and certified by DIO: Inspection and Certification Organization of Organic Products.

OAXOS IN GREEK MYTHOLOGY

According to Greek mythology, Oaxos is a known hero from Crete. He was the son of Anhiales (mother of Idaei Dactyli). The ancient Cretan village Oaxos was named (or established) after him. His mother was also known as nymph Akakalida or Akali, and was the daughter of Minos and Pasiphaë (or Crete).

OAXOS® Organic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil IS CERTIFIED & AWARDED WITH AUTHENTIC TASTE OF GREECE - GOLD AWARD 2021 | ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΑΥΘΕΝΤΙΚΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΓΕΥΣΗΣ® 2021

ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΑΥΘΕΝΤΙΚΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΓΕΥΣΗΣ® AUTHENTIC TASTE OF GREECE GOLD AWARD 2021 ΓΙΑ TO “OAXOS® Organic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil” – OAXOS® IS AWARDED THE “AUTHENTIC TASTE OF GREECE - GOLD AWARD 2021” BY GREEK TASTE BEYOND BORDERS® GTBB ORGANIZATION

Ο οργανισμός του Greek Taste Beyond Borders® GTBB πιστοποίησε-βράβευσε τo “OAXOS® Organic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil” με το σήμα ποιότητας Βραβείο Αυθεντικής Ελληνικής Γεύσης® Authentic Taste of Greece - Gold Award 2021 για την εξαιρετική ποιότητα ελληνικού έξτρα παρθένου-βιολογικού ελαιολάδου αλλά και για την διατήρηση της ελληνικής παράδοσης μέσα από μεθόδους παραγωγής που σέβονται την φύση και τον άνθρωπο. Το OAXOS® παράγεται στο χωριό Αξός του Ρεθύμνου της Κρήτης και δανείζεται την ονομασία του από το αρχαίο όνομα του χωριού Οαξός, προερχόμενο από τον ομώνυμο μυθικό ήρωα της Κρήτης.

Η διαδικασία πιστοποίησης-βράβευσης που εκδίδεται με αριθμό πρωτοκόλλου αρχειοθέτησης φακέλου του οργανισμού GTBB βασίστηκε στο GTBB prototype που ενσωματώνει σύγχρονη μέθοδο αξιολόγησης πολλών παραγόντων με την εποπτεία της ειδικής επιτροπής των taste experts του GTBB. Το σήμα του Authentic Taste of Greece Gold Award αποτελεί ένα ισχυρό διαπιστευτήριο ποιότητας με χρήση σαν στάμπα πάνω στα Ελληνικά προϊόντα με σκοπό την ανάδειξη τους στα ράφια της παγκόσμιας αγοράς.

The organization of Greek Taste Beyond Borders® GTBB presented the AUTHENTIC TASTE OF GREECE GOLD AWARD 2021 ΒΡΑΒΕΙΟ ΑΥΘΕΝΤΙΚΗΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΙΚΗΣ ΓΕΥΣΗΣ® to “OAXOS® Organic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil” for the excellent quality of Greek extra virgin-organic olive oil but also for the preservation of the Greek tradition through production methods that respect nature. OAXOS® is produced in the village of Axos in Rethymno, Crete and borrows its name from the ancient name of the village of Oaxos, derived from the homonymous mythical hero of Crete.

GTBB organization is dominating in the promotion of Greek taste & gastronomy throughout the world, utilizing modern branding methods and the most effective business networking platform for Greece and its global representation. The prestigious awards mentioned as “top honors” by GTBB have a significant role and are presented exclusively to premium Greek brands for their excellent quality standards and conformity to core values.

The process of the certification was implemented under the GTBB Prototype which adopts a protocol number policy and a modernized evaluation method, associated to high value standards of quality and taste.

GREEK TASTE BEYOND BORDERS® GTBB has announced its annual global conference in Athens, Greece (Summer 2021) under the Auspices of Ministry of Tourism, GNTO & City of Athens where “OAXOS® Organic and Extra Virgin Olive Oil” and all certified brands shall gather in this promising global event.