Extra virgin olive oil and olive products imported directly from the Markou family factory in Samos, Greece.
Olive oil and olive products.
Experience the journey from grove to bottle—where tradition, passion, and purity come together in every drop of Elià olive oil.
From Samos, Greece, With Dedication:The Markou Legacy
Fifty years ago, Greece was emerging from a difficult period, transitioning from one of the least developed countries into a developing nation. In small villages like ours on the island of Samos, people were beginning to look ahead with cautious optimism.
It was during this time, in 1969, that our father—a determined and forward-thinking man—founded our family-run olive oil business.
His goal was to meet growing demand and align with the broader progress taking place across the country. Over time, and with continuous effort and upgrades, the mill’s capacity and efficiency grew.
Recognizing the region’s long-standing tradition of olive oil production, he sought to modernize outdated methods by introducing the first centrifugal olive oil press on the island in 1978.
In 2005, as part of the Community Development Program, we completed a major modernization of our facility. What began as a modest operation in a transitioning Greece has evolved into a state-of-the-art olive oil production facility, firmly rooted in tradition but fully adapted to the demands of the modern era.
The land is getting ready to gift us its precious fruit once again . Soon, the olive harvest begins a ritual that connects tradition, family, and flavor. From the tree to the mill and onto our table, olive oil is not just a product; it’s the soul of our land, the taste of the Mediterranean, and nature’s purest form of love.
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