•          100% natural, totally free from additives, preservatives.

•          most award winning olive oils in the world, most awarded Greek olives and sauces in the world.

•          all major international certifications and accreditations to the highest level.

•          through authentic great tasting products, as also proven by our numerous awards and prizes (4 in 2011, 11 in 2010, 17 in 2008-09, 22 in 2001-07).

•          through innovation, retroinnovation = oxymelo an ancient Greek recipe but also research and state of the art technology ,our olive snack pack.

•          through prompt and understanding service.
 

•          ensuring ethical working practices, SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) Best Practice Accreditation by Bureau Veritas

•          providing a safe and rewarding environment at a time of economic crisis.

•          encouraging personal development.

•          1^st carbon neutral olive oil in the world, 1^st carbon neutral consumer product in Greece.

•          1^st Carbon Neutral Olives in the world.

•          1^st olive oil range in the world to calculate its water footprint.

•          supporting culture, the Vranas Museum – Olive press in Lesvos, monument with great historical & sentimental value.

•          supporting humanitarian causes such as the “Chefs for Humanity”.
 

•          fast growing, leading Greek brand internationally, as per Nielsen data

•          providing good news and a glimmer of hope in the modern Greek “economic” crisis  

•          1^st time in Greece, to create joint venture with an agricultural cooperative, to ensure high reward to farmers producing top quality by sharing added value/ profit. Named by Greek Prime Minister as case study on excellence.

•          long term stable relationships with our suppliers and trading partners.

•          fair reward to our associates and suppliers, one common price list for all our trading partners internationally irrespective of size.
 

•          anticipating and leading the way, introducing new authentically Greek experiences, without compromising our values to commercial success.

•          investing in research & development, developing traditional knowledge, creating new products – new ways to offer traditional products.

•          as recognition to Gaea’s overall work in promoting real excellence in the olive oil world, Aris, Gaea’s founder & C.E.O. was proclaimed visiting Academic at “Academia dei Georgofili”, the oldest Agricultural University in Europe, Florence Italy.
 

•          8 out of 10 studies on the Mediterranean diet proclaim the Greek Med diet, as the healthiest diet in the world.

•          cooking schools, Omega 3 and cooperation with Chefs & nutritionists.

•          teamed up with famous Greek American Chef Cat Cora to familiarize the American consumer with the Greek Mediterranean diet.