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Crete's Virgin Olive Oil Sales Surge as Mediterranean Market Gains Momentum

Sunday, 17 May 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Crete's olive oil sector remains active, with virgin olive oil sales recorded across the island. April figures from Spain provide a broader Mediterranean market context, reflecting trends in stocks, sales volumes, and pricing that influence the region. Crete produces some of the world's highest-quality extra virgin olive oil, particularly from the Koroneiki variety grown across Heraklion, Lasithi, and Chania regions. For visitors, this is an excellent time to purchase locally produced olive oil directly from small producers or at markets, often at prices more competitive than those seen elsewhere in Europe. Look for PDO-certified Cretan olive oil as a genuine, high-quality product to bring home.

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