At Olive Crown, we dedicate ourselves to producing high-quality, organic extra virgin olive oil that reflects the richness of its Cretan origins. Since 1919, through five generations, we have cultivated this legacy with care and devotion. From our carefully managed single estate, every olive is nurtured to deliver high polyphenolic compounds, low acidity, rich aroma, and balanced flavor.
Our focus is on our partnerships, supplying worldwide with a premium product that meets the highest standards of quality, consistency, and authenticity.
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We envision a world where premium olive oil inspires and connects people. Our goal is to lead the evolution of the olive oil industry, combining respect for tradition with forward-thinking approaches in innovation, and traceability.
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Our values are rooted in respect, for the Cretan land, for tradition, and for the people who keep it alive. We believe in authenticity, crafting olive oil with honesty. And above all, we value sharing, bringing our heritage to the world.
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Sustainability guides every step we take, from the careful cultivation of our olive groves to responsible production practices. We protect biodiversity, and conserve resources, ensuring that our olive oil reflects respect for the land and future generations.
Manolis Kalaitzakis begins cultivating olives, laying the foundations of the family tradition.
George Kalaitzakis continues his father’s work, keeping the love for the land alive in the 2nd generation of our story.
The 3rd generation, with Stelios Kalaitzakis, takes over and develops the cultivation, giving new life to the family’s journey.
In the 4th generation, Manolis Kalaitzakis refocuses production, placing quality over quantity.
With new knowledge, scientific training, and a fresh perspective, the 5th generation turns to the international market, showcasing the true quality of extra virgin olive oil.
The new generation embarks on a rebranding, marking a new era of extroversion for our family’s journey — from the land of Crete to markets around the world.
In Kalyvia Asterousia, in the heart of Crete, the olive groves of Olive Crown stretch across the land, where century-old trees stand proud and silent, witnesses to generations of care and tradition. Rooted in sun-drenched soil and caressed by the sea breeze, they embody the island’s wild beauty and enduring spirit.
Each olive carries within it not only the purity of the Cretan land, but also the love, devotion, and labor of the family that has tended these groves with respect and faith for more than a century — a legacy woven into nature itself.