Chios Mastiha Growers Association (in Greek)
Chios Gum Mastic Growers (CGMG) Association was founded (1938) as a body responsible for managing the gum mastic trade. It is run and managed by the mastic growers themselves via an elected committee. Today, CGMG has approx. 5000 members and its primary objectives are the collection, processing, packaging and sale of Chios Gum Mastic and its products.
The Mastiha Growers Association invests in the research mastic and promotes it globally. In 2002, the Growers Association founded Mediterra S.A., a subsidiary that promotes mastiha and its beneficial attributes through mastihashop retail outlets.
Through its own processing facility in Chios, as well as agreements with local processors, mastihashops offer various gourmet products--both sweet and savory--such as tomato sauces, feta spreads, oils, liqueurs and cookies flavored with mastiha. For more information contact:
Κ. Monomahou 1
821 00 Chios
Telephone: 22710-21001/21002/21003
Fax: 22710-26700
Email: info@gummastic.gr
Website: http://www.gummastic.gr
COOPERATIVE OF SAFFRON PRODUCERS OF KOZANI
The production of saffron is controlled by the Saffron Producers Cooperative of Kozani, which was founded in 1971 and has the exclusive right to cultivate, harvest, and process the spice. The Cooperative’s members vary between 1,000 and 1,300 families. The Cooperative is based in the town of Krokos, 3 miles south of Kozani.
For more information contact:
COOPERATIVE OF SAFFRON PRODUCERS OF KOZANI
GR - 500 10 Krokos
Tel.: +30 461 63 283
Fax: +30 461 63 620
info@kozaniskrocusproducts.com
Website:http://www.krocuskozanis.com/
EDOAO
The National Inter-professional Organization of Vine and Wine established in 2000 from the institutions KEOSOE (CENTRAL UNION OF VINE AND WINE PRODUCING COOPERATIVE ORGANIZATIONS OF GREECE), which is a third degree branch cooperative organization, and SEO (GREEK WINE FEDERATION), which represents the majority of private wine producers. The Inter-professional Organization of Vine and Wine has been recognized as national by the Hellenic Agricultural Ministry since 2001 (Decision No 339097/9-2-2001) and represents both vine and wine sectors in Greece.
Some of the basic aims of the Organization are to:
-improve knowledge and transparency of production and the market
-help to coordinate better the way products are placed on the market, in particular by means of research and market studies
-provide the information and carry out the research necessary to adjust production towards products more suited to market requirements and consumer tastes and expectations, in particular with regard to product quality and protection to the environment
-develop methods and instruments for improving product quality at all stages of production, vinification and marketing etc.
Since its establishing, the National Inter-professional Organization of Vine and Wine has already developed a lot of activities to carry out the above aim. For more information contact:
EDOAO
15a Χenofontos str
105 57 Athens, Greece
Tel: 0030 210 3226057, 00302103226040, Fax: 00302103226050
Email: edoao@otenet.gr
ESVITE
The Hellenic Association of Olive Oil Packers- ESVITE, was founded in 1987, aiming to express, support and promote the interests of the Greek small and medium size olive oil companies. Its members –over than 50- are involved in the trade, packing and export of olive oil and table olives, selling their products in the domestic market as well as in the major world markets, like the USA, the UK, Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Russia, etc.
The top priorities of ESVITE’s policy refer to
-the promotion and recognition of the qualitative superiority and uniqueness of Greek extra virgin olive oil
-the creation of a domestic market for olive oil operating in a sound and transparent way
-the expansion of penetration and presence of branded Greek olive oil, especially Greek extra virgin olive oil, in the world market.
In order to effectively fulfill its goals and safeguard the interests of its members ESVITE is actively involved and participating in all activities and events related to the olive oil sector on a national, community and also international level. In this context ESVITE is a member of
-the (Greek) National Interprofessional Organisation of Olive Oil and Table Olives
-the Consultative Committee for Olive Oil and Table Olives of the European Union
-the Consultative Committee for Olive Oil and Table Olives of the International Olive Council (IOC)
-the IOC monitoring agreement of the markets where the Council is implementing promotional activities
-the North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA)
-the Australian Olive Oil Association (AOOA)
For more information about ESVITE, its members or Greek olive oil and table olives you can contact ESVITE at:
ESVITE
Riankour 64 – Athens 115 23 – GREECE
Tel : +30-210-6924086, 210-6912422
Fax : +30-210-6912935
E-mail : esvite@hol.gr
Web-site : www.virginoliveoil.gr
FGM
The Federation of Greek Mariculture was founded in 1991 in order to support the development of the sector at their initial phases. It has been proved very active in promoting the sector since and has actually widened their horizons and spectrum of interests with their efforts to bring the sector into the international stage of large events as a big partner.
More than 80% of total Greek sea bass and sea bream production is represented by the Federation.
The rapid expansion and increasing success of the industry, which concentrates on the production of sea bream and sea bass, is now a well-established fact in the international aquaculture world.
- From a production of 350 tonnes in 1988, to an amazing 36000 tonnes 10 years later in 1998.
-From less than 10 farms in 1980, to more than 250 farms in 1998.
For more information please contact:
FEDERATION OF GREEK MARICULTURE
SKRA STREET 1-3, GR 17673 ATHENS
Tel. +30 1095 31030, Fax. +30 1095 31028
email: fgm@ath.forthnet.gr
Webiste: http://www.imbc.gr/fgm/en/profile/index.html
PEMETE
The Panhellenic Association of Table Olives Processors Packers and Exporters is a recognized professional organization that represents about 60 companies that process, standardize, pack and export all varieties of Greek table olives in different forms, packing and flavours offering to the consumer a healthy, nutritional, tasty and safe product.
Emphasis is given today by the industry on research, quality and promotion of the Greek table olives. Research is carried out on new methods of processing, on ways to deal with waste, on new fillings according to consumer preferences, on new packing and on developing ecologically more safe products. Quality issues include applying more strict quality standards in processing, packaging and commercialization of table olives using traceability of the products.
PEMETE has issued guidelines to the farmers on how to cultivate, harvest and store their table olives and encourages the application of codes of good agricultural practices and integrated crop management to their production. Finally, during the last 3 years, PEMETE has begun promoting the Greek table olive by advertising, in-store promotions and exhibiting in International food shows. During the next 3 years, similar promotional activities are planned in the U.S. and Canada and possibly other European countries. For more information contact:
PEMETE
PANHELLENIC ASSOCIATION OF TABLE OLIVES PROCESSORS PACKERS & EXPORTERS
12, Ag. Konstantinou Str., 104 31 Athens
Tel.: +30 210 52.01.576 Fax:+30 210 52.01.577
e-mail : pemete@otenet.gr
Website: http://www.pemete.gr/
S.E.A.O.P
The Federation of Greek Distillates and Spirits - S.E.A.O.P- was founded in 1995 after the split of the Federation of Greek Wine and Spirits Industries (S.E.V.O.P) into two sectors: the Greek Wine Federation and the Federation of Greek Distillates and Spirits. The Federation of Greek Distillates and Spirits assists the development of bottled Greek spirits.
The Federation's main activities are the following:
- It assists and promotes the production and distribution of Greek spirits (ouzo, liqueur, wine spirit, grape marc spirit, raisin spirit, brandy, and other distillates of agricultural origin), aiming at maximum quality.
- It promotes the sector's interests in Greece and abroad.
- It promotes the sector's products in Greece and abroad through the elaboration of specific programs.
- It guarantees the implementation of specific clauses of international treaties in relation to the sector's products.
- It is in constant cooperation with the EU and International Organizations for spirits and wines in its effort to promote the interests of the sector's products.
Its members, who are amongst the sector’s most important spirit producing companies in Greece, produce more than 100 brands.
The companies-members of the Federation produce and distribute 60% of the bottled spirits in Greece, and export 70% of the Greek bottled spirits.
For more information contact:
Federation of Greek Spirits and Distillates (SEAOP)
21, Hipitou & Apollonos streets, Athens, Greece, 105 57
Tel: +30 210 331 0472
Fax: +30 210 331 0473
E-mail: seaop@hol.gr
SETSEM
The Union of Greek Honey Packers and Exporters was founded in 1983. It is part of the Federation of Hellenic Food Industries as a departmental association. Its mission is the promotion of Greek Honey as well as the resolution of professional claims of the sector. Today, it consists of 6 member companies and Mr. George Pittas, Managing Director of member “Attiki” Bee Culturing Co. Alexandros Pittas SA, is the President of the Union. SETSEM is also a member of the “Interprofessional Organization of Honey and Other Beehive Products” that was founded last year and the Union represents the standardization of honey. For more information contact:
SETSEM
Union of Greek Honey Packers and Exporters
Address: 69 Ethikis Antistaseos & 2 Eptanisou Str., Gr 152 31 Chalandri-Athens
Ε-mail: atikibee@otenet.gr
Tel.: +30 210 -5751896
Fax: +30 210-5717113
SEVITEL
The Greek Association of Industries and Processors of Olive Oil is a non-profit organization and the leading body representing private industry in the field of Olive Oil in Greece, can claim a thirty - year old history. SEVITEL' s numerous members include the largest Greek processing and packaging industries as well as Olive Oil Exporters. With the purpose of aiding its members in the production and marketing of a quality product it is immediately involved in activities conducive to the overall amelioration of the sector.
Under the legal status of a Professional Association SEVITEL performs the following:
-It is the legal representative of the industry before all authorities - national and European (EU).
-It follows national and EU legislation and issues guidelines to its members regarding standards and EU Regulations.
-It informs and through trained personnel, assists members in questions of promotion and legislation.
-It sets up expert committees and panels regarding Olive Oil quality features.
-It functions as a data bank on issues related to the olive oil market (national and international).
-It acts as a link with Greek Trade Offices worldwide.
-It overall promotes Greek Olive Oil in the international market in cooperation with the Hellenic Foreign Trade Board (HEPO).
-SEVITEL is also widely involved in financing scientific research regarding the specific attributes of Olive Oil in relation to health.
For additional information please contact:
SEVITEL
Xenophotnos 15a
105 57 Athens
Τel.: 210 32 38 856 & 32 23 165
Fax. 210 32 46 408 Email: sevitel@oliveoil.gr
Website: http://www.sevitel.gr
SEVT
Since 1978, The Federation of Hellenic Food Industry is the official organ representing the common positions and opinions of the Greek Food Industry. Members thereof are the Branch Associations of the Food Industry as well as numerous independent enterprises in this field. Globally, it represents approximately 90% of the Greek Food Industry. The Hellenic Food and Drink Industry is ranked first in the Greek economy with a share worth 26% of the country's total production in the manufacturing sector, and close to € 11 billion in sales, providing employment for 26% of the manpower in the secondary sector of industry.
The organised Food Industry produces daily, and in large quantities, notorious products which are commercialised on an extensive scale. Care for quality is a daily practice. Day after day it seals with its mark the safety and quality of its products and day after day it passes the market tests. Its seal, in other words its most important asset, is on every product reaching the consumer. The very existence of every industry depends on this confidence relationship. Therefore, the Food Industry is inevitably summoned to play a leading role in the improvement of alimentation and the protection and education of the consumer.
Hence, a major goal of SEVT is to promote the concept of co-responsibility and of a responsible and solvent interlocutor towards the general public and Authorities but also to incite the Members thereof to be proactive alongside the same direction. For more information contact:
SEVT
21 Αgias Sofias Str. & 6 Κodrou Str.
154 51 Νeo Psichiko
Τel.: 210 6711.177, 210 6723.215, 210 6754.835
FAX: 210 6711.080
Email: sevt@hol.gr
Website: www.sevt.gr
Relevant Links
HEPO
Hellenic Foreign Trade Board
MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND FINANCE
