Oleum Crete (Kydonakis Bros)

Oleum Crete, operated as Αφοί Κυδωνάκη Ο.Ε. (Kydonakis Bros), is based in Mires, Crete, and specializes in the production and packaging of olive oils sourced from the wider southern Crete region. The company has been operating since 1983. Its product range includes extra virgin olive oils, refined oils, and certified organic variants, with lines such as Oleum Crete, Oleum Crete Bio Early Harvest, and Premium Organic. The company sources from the Messara plains of southern Crete, primarily using Koroneiki olive varieties. Oleum Crete's oils are marketed for their nutritional value, including vitamins A and E. The company has won over 90 awards in international olive oil competitions, with documented wins in 2021 alone. Products are presented at major international food and beverage exhibitions including Foodexpo. The company emphasizes sustainability and quality control, with documented participation in ecological practices.