Gaea was founded in 1995. Our name didn’t come about by accident; in ancient Greek mythology, Gaea was Mother Earth—a symbol of fertility and the goodness of the earth. As such, our vision has been to introduce the world to the benefits of the Greek Mediterranean diet by combining exquisite Greek products based on olive oil with our penchant for tradition and simplicity. Gaea is much more than elegantly-packaged wholesome foods and fine ingredients. It is a genuine philosophy of life, at the core of which is a deep appreciation for nature. We’ve always favoured non-aggresive harvesting over large volumes and high yields. And although we invest heavily in research and employ cutting-edge technology, we never stray too much from time-honoured practices. Our goal is to become international ambassadors not just of top-quality olive oil products, but of a better, healthier, more fulfilling way of eating—and living.

The peninsula of Chalkidiki is located in Northern Greece - in Central Macedonia. The particular shape of the peninsula looks like three open outstretched fingers, each forming a smaller peninsula - Kassandra, Sithonia and Athos (Mount Athos). According to historical data, Chalkidiki was colonized in the 8th century by Chalkians and Eretrians. There are records of it in the history of the Persian Wars, the Athenian alliance, during the time of the Macedonians, the Romans and Byzantium, right until this day. Chalkidiki is famous for its natural beauty, since it boasts about its lush vegetation, running waters, springs, lakes, creeks and beaches with crystal clear water surrounded by green forests with century-old trees. Its villages, mountainous or coastal, are particularly picturesque with a strong element of traditional architecture.