EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL & OLIVE PRODUCTS
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ABOUT US
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL & OLIVE PRODUCTS
ARMAKADI is a family company, producing extra virgin olive oil and other olive related products. Our name derives from Armakadia, a small place near Filiatra, Messinia at the Southwest part of the Peloponnese. It’s the place that our family is coming from and also the location of our olive groves. The story of Armakadi dates back in 1917. Our great grand father, a clever and incredibly active man, started cultivating our first olive trees. His aim was to cover the yearly family’s needs for olive oil and sell the surplus
to the local market. With very limited resources back then, but with endless passion and persistence, each year’s production was better that the one before. His olive oil was increasingly appreciated, not only by the family and friends, but also from the wider local community. The years went by and of course many things have changed since then. Each of the following generations added a little something to improve procedures and standardize every step of the production, with respect to the traditions and knowledge inherited to us by our ancestors. Our passion and years of expertise, combined with our involvement in every stage, from the production to the delivery of the final product, ensures that our products are of superior quality and meet the highest standards of even the most demanding customers.
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OUR VISION Our vision is to carry on our efforts for continuous improvement, ensuring that each and every product we add to our range is of superior quality, made with eco-friendly methods that respect tradition and preserve our natural surroundings. With the same pride and passion as our ancestors, we guarantee that any of our products reaching your family table, will give you the full taste, rich aromas and nutritional benefits of the Mediterranean diet
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CULTIVATION & PRODUCTION Olive trees are by nature a hardy, tough plant that can grow in places with poor conditions and low fertility soil. In the Mediterranean, where the temperatures are mild, olive trees triumph. We cultivate olive trees exclusively of the Koroneiki variety, which is considered to be one of the top varieties.
KORONEIKI VARIETY
The location of our olive groves combined with the strategic planting of
the trees, allow the maximum sunlight exposure throughout the year. We use mainly organic fertilisers made from composted olive leafs and we regularly monitor the trees for bugs and diseases. Our irrigation system made and it was adopted of continuous research its efficiency in terms consumption.
is custom after years to ensure of water
During harvest, trained personnel carefully hand pick the olives and place them into linen pokes. Then we send them for same-day pressing, to ensure low acidity levels in the final olive oil. We press the olives using the centrifugation method, in low temperature conditions. The oil is filtered through a special blend of medical, cotton based material,
to ensure that the final product will be clear of any settlements when bottled. Our filtering method takes a long time to complete, but it is the secret for the high quality of our olive oil. The filtered oil is then gathered into large, stainless steel containers, which keep it fresh, until it is bottled. We use darker glass bottles of different sizes (60ml, 250ml, 500ml & 750ml) which protect the oil from sunlight or
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other environmental factors and are easy to use and store. For the 5lt packaging, we use a dark tin (tinplate) which makes it easier to carry and handle. We have carefully selected a local pressing unit and a bottling plant, that both have strict policies regarding the health & hygiene standards throughout their premises. They use modern equipment and are ISO 22000:2005 certified, to ensure the high quality of our extra virgin olive oil.
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OUR PRODUCTS
It can be used for cooking and baking, drizzled on salads, as part of a dressing, on roasted meats, grilled vegetables and of course as a delicious dip on its own. It is an olive oil with high nutritional value and beneficial properties that should be part of a healthy diet.
Armakadi Extra Virgin Olive Oil An extra virgin olive oil of premium quality and low acidity. It has a deep green colour and is distinguished for its fruity scent and slightly spicy flavour.
It is available in 60ml, 250ml & 500ml as well as in a 5lt tinplate can.
Armakadi Superior Natural They matured on the tree, collected by Kalamata Olives, available in hand one by one, washed thoroughly and then put in brine, red wine vinegar 200gr jars
Armakadi Superior Kalamata Spread it on freshly baked bread, in Olives’ Spread, available in 190gr sandwiches, on crackers, on your cured meat or cheese platters or put a jars
Kalamata’s olives, also known as the Greek olives, are famous around the world. They are oval shaped, with dark purple colour and they have a distinctive taste and an intense flavour.
The recipe is simple and delicious: some Kalamata olives, fresh aromatic herbs, extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of seasoning. The olive spread is ready for you to enjoy!
and extra virgin olive oil to preserve.
No additives, no artificial preservatives, just pure 100% natural olives for you to enjoy!
generous spoon full on the top of your salad! It is perfect for accompanying a sip of your favourite wine!
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Armakadi Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Clay soap bar
Armakadi Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Seaweed soap bar
A handmade soap from extra virgin olive oil, using only the best natural ingredients, friendly for your skin and the environment, without the addition of any chemicals, conservatives, colors or artificial perfumes. Characteristics: • Antiseptic & soothing • Increases body heat and stimulates ujiblood circulation • Full with antioxidant micronutrients • Offers mild exfoliation • Absorbs excess skin greasiness • Penetrates the skin pores • Cleanses and rejuvenates • Leaves you with a soft, smooth and ujihydrated skin
A 100% pure, natural, handmade soap with extra virgin olive oil and seaweed. It is recommended for body use, especially on areas prone to cellulite.
Suitable for all skin types, face and body use. It is recommended for dry and sensitive skin
Characteristics: • Powerful cleaning action • Gentle exfoliation • Does not dry the skin • Anti-cellulite action • Stimulates blood circulation • Leaves you feeling refreshed and ujirejuvenated Suitable for everyday use, for all skin types. Massage gently with circular moves, concentrating on areas prone to cellulite.
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Option A: The case includes a bottle of extra virgin olive oil (250ml), a jar of Kalamata’s olive spread (tapenade) with aromatic herbs and garlic (190gr), a hand made soap from extra virgin olive oil with clay and a hand made soap from extra virgin olive oil with seaweed (100gr each).
Armakadi - Extra virgin olive oil gift box Extra virgin olive oil, made exclusively from olives of the Koroneiki variety, with a deep green colour and a velvety touch in your mouth. It has a fruity scent, a distinctive taste and a slightly spicy aftertaste. Preserved in a dark, glass bottle of 250ml, in a sleek, elegant, wooden case with a sliding top. A perfect present for a friend or colleague or even as a decorative element on your dinner table!
Armakadi - Gift set box A luxurious, wooden case with inside separators and a gold clip. It contains a selection of Armakadi products. An ideal gift for a loved one or an elegant choice for a business partner or colleague. It is available with the following options of products:
Option B: The case includes a bottle of extra virgin olive oil (250ml), a jar of Kalamata’s olive spread (tapenade) with aromatic herbs and garlic (190gr) and a jar of natural Kalamata’s olive, in brine of red wine vinegar and extra virgin olive oil (200gr).
CONTACT Nikolopoulos Brothers info@armakadi.gr | www.armakadi.gr | Tel.: +30 2610 454714 | +30 6937 172570 | +30 6934 763826 Agias Sofias 63, 262 23, Patras, Greece
Production and Trading of Olive Oil & Olive Products
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