ABEA (Anonymos Voukoumiki Etairia)

ABEA was founded in 1889 and is Greece's oldest olive oil production company, based in Chania on Crete. The company produces extra virgin olive oil, refined olive oil, classic olive oil, olive pomace oil, and packaged portions. Its product range has expanded to include olive-oil-based cosmetics marketed under the OLIVA brand for consumer and hospitality sectors, as well as olive oil soaps in both bar and powder form. The company operates multiple facilities: administration and packaging at Agrokipio in Chania district, a soap factory and pomace oil mill at Porti in Chania, a juice production facility at Sykolia in the municipality of Agia, and a retail store in central Chania. ABEA holds PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) and PGI (Protected Geographical Indication) certifications for Greek products, alongside organic certifications including TÜV BIO-13. The company is certified to ISO 9001 (quality management) and ISO 22000 (food safety management systems).