ILIADA Kalamata PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil

ILIADA EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL KALAMATA PDO
| THE DIFFERENCE
The company behind the ILIADA Brand
AGRO.VIM. S.A.,
Is one of the largest olive oil producing
companies in Greece and one of the
leading export companies of the country
Has a long lasting experience of 50+1
years in the Business and more than 30
years in Exports
Processes, package and deliver Greek
agricultural products mainly from the
Messenia region
Has a turnover of $32,500,000 in
2014, with the projection to reach about
$40mln in 2015
Export to more than 50 countries and
200 customers around the Globe
Owns ILIADA, a Brand with a history of
20 years
ILIADA Kalamata PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil
ILIADA Kalamata PDO (DOP) is an internationally awarded extra virgin olive oil of naturally low
acidity. Fruity and well balanced, major characteristics of the Kalamata PDO region. Ideal for
giving to your every day dishes an exceptional extraordinary taste.
ILIADA Kalamata PDO is,
100% Genuine Greek
 Kalamata PDO Certified
 Koroneiki variety
 Low Acidity
 Balanced Sensory Profile
With respect to tradition & care
What makes ILIADA so unique?
The region of Kalamata
The city of Kalamata is in Messenia, Southern Peloponese. Kalamata is unique to Greece as it
generates some of the finest extra virgin olive oils in the world primarily for one type of olive;
the regal, small variety known by its botanical name “Koroneiki”
The Location
A unique combination of mountains, sea and hills. In Kalamata, the olive trees are located both
in terrestrial and coastal areas.
Our History
Olive tree and oil history started thousand years ago in Greece and our fathers transmit this
history to us, to the new generations
The Kalamata PDO extra virgin olive oil
Kalamata PDO extra virgin olive oil,
• Belongs to the Extra Virgin category
• Is born from olives originated in a specific region
• Traditional methods are used for the olive trees cultivation and for harvesting the olives
• Is produced by cold extraction or cold pressing
Kalamata PDO Extra Virgin Olive Oil owes its unique character to the cultivars of the olive trees,
cultivation techniques, treatment of the olives for oil production, its connection to the manners
and customs of the people of Kalamata and especially to the microclimate and the soil
conditions of the area.
The Polyphenols
Rich in Polyphenols;
Koroneiki variety has the highest number
of Polyphenols globally
Olive oil polyphenols contribute to the
protection of blood lipids from oxidative
stress
Recognized by the EU
The Koroneiki olive variety
KALAMATA PDO is of the finest Extra Virgin Olive Oils in the world pressed from one type of
olive, Koroneiki.
The olives are harvested from October to January when they are still green in order to ensure
the title of “early picked” or “green” olive oils .
What sets the Koroneiki apart when referring to the seed and the olive oil produced is the
unique method of farming. What it lacks in quantity it makes up for in quality. These olives yield
approximately 6-7 liters of the best olive oil which is golden-green in color and is highly
acclaimed for its fruity and fresh flavor.
Koroneiki olives ,
Need minor care due to their extraordinary nature
Are harvested with great caution to ensure that the fine qualities of the olive oil produced
maintain their freshness, taste and aroma.
Cold pressed after the hand picking within the first 24 hours
Microclimate
Hilly, at the slopes of Taygetus mountain, close to the sea with mild winters, long hot and dry
summer
Sensory Profile
Perfectly balanced sensory profile with moderately intense fruitiness, green fruit aroma, slight
bitterness and mild pungency
The harvest
The meticulous process of harvesting the olives at the right ripeness and optimum processing
conditions
The harvest
The traditional way of harvesting is followed at all steps
Personal Care
300 exclusive family owned farms with Personal Care
A network of more than 3000 farmers around the area of Kalamata
Olive Oil is an intrinsic part of the Kalamata people culture
The farms are small and family owned , so it was a matter of survival for them
They show passion, love and care for the farm during all steps; planting, pruning, harvesting
and olive-oil production
The cultivation practices
Not intensified cultivation; Traditional way ; Eco-friendly cultivation behavior; Natural
recycling cultivation of the earth power
Mostly non-irrigated olives
The Nature
The Nature on fields throughout the year
The Quality Assurance
 Quality and Safety are high in our Values . All operations adhere to high quality control procedures and are
certified as per, ISO 9001: 2008; ISO 14001:2004; ISO 22000: 2005 (HACCP); ISO 22005 (Traceability); BRC
Global; BIO Hellas
 We chemically test each and every batch of olive oil that comes to our facilities & organoleptically assess
each and every batch
The in-house Quality Assurance Department provides technical expertise to ensure the production of high
quality goods at the optimum efficiency. Key responsibilities are,
Testing and Analysis for raw materials, packaging components, finished goods, vendor, audits, etc,
Documentation: Manage ISO, HACCP and BRC procedures, final product specifications, Bio Hellas, Bio
Suisse, USDA National Organic Program, Agrocert
Plant Sanitation, Pest controls, Plant Audits, Audits of suppliers
Occupation Health & Safety
ILIADA in the Press
https://shopping.yahoo.com/news/best-olive-oils.html
"The Today Show", the daily American
morning television show on NBC.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgD4EWA
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http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/2a0d519e-3eef-11e0-834e00144feabdc0.html#axzz34hHqoyvW
http://eatocracy.cnn.com/2012/05/30/liquid-gold-a-freshpressed-look-at-kalamata-olive-oil/
http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-reviews/food-products/best-oliveoil/iliada-extra-virgin-olive-oil?click=main_sr
Chefs who prefer ILIADA Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Tom Valenti: Executive chef and co-owner of Ouest Restaurant in New York City. The
recipient of many awards for his cooking style and best known for his salmon gravlax
and slow-cooked meats, particularly braised lamb shanks
http://50.22.33.103-static.reverse.softlayer.com/node/713
Gordon Ramsay: Scottish celebrity
chef, restauranteur and tv personality whose
restaurants have been awarded with 15
Michelin stars in total.
Amanda Freitag: A New York chef and frequent guest as a judge on Food
Network’s “Chopped” television program.
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ag.html
Awards
ILIADA PDO Kalamata premium extra virgin olive oil is internationally acknowledged
The quality, the innovative composition and design of ILIADA have been recognized by
International and National competitions
More than 80 awards since 2000
The latest Awards - 2015
1 GOLD MEDAL
BIOL 2015
Product: ILIADA ORGANIC PDO KALAMATA
EXCLUSIVE SELECTION EXVOO
RTIN 500ML
Diplôme Produit Gourmet
AVPA PARIS 2015
Products: ILIADA PDO KALAMATA,
ILIADA ORGANIC RTIN 500ML
SILVER MEDAL
OIL CHINA 2015
Product: ILIADA PDO KALAMATA
Gold & Bronze Packaging, Bronze EXVOO
Los Angeles Gold & Bvronze 2015
Products: PDO kalamata. Aromatics: rose, chocolate and vanilla
We guarantee that our products are…
100% pure olive juice – No blending
100% authentic Greek certified PDO / DOP Kalamata
100% hand picked from the Kalamata region
100% traceability – from tree to your table
Environmentally neutral, non GMO
Inherently gluten and cholesterol free, not produced using biotechnology
All bottles are filled with the latest crop’s olive oil
Authentic taste originated from the multi awarded variety
100% GREEK BRANDED OLIVE OIL
We offer the Best quality at the Best price
Multi awarded every year
Promotional support
Marketing budget
Product innovation
Full lines of products and packages
Famous chefs prefer ILIADA Extra Virgin Olive Oli; Tom Valenti, Amanda
Freitag, Gordon Ramsay; Chefs recognize the value for money
Listed in the most famous & high end stores internationally
VALUE FOR MONEY
Sales per country
AGRO.VI.M. exporting power is explicitly depicted on the following chart
Exports per Customer
Through the competitive positioning of our products and qualitative communication of our brands, the
company addresses different productive groups of the global market. More specifically, the company’s core
business areas are major distributors, importers and super markets, gourmet and delicatessen stores and
duty free shops
23%
2%
3%
16%
3%
4%
4%
4%
5%
6%
6%
AGRO.VI.M.’s Exports and Domestic Sales
AGRO.VI.M. is an export oriented company. The company exports 95% of the olive oil quantity that it
processes. Traditionally, 85-95% of the company’s total sales concerns exporting activities, whereas only 515% concerns domestic sales. In 2014, 91% of the company’s sales came from exporting activities.
9%
Domestic
91%
Exports
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