Tons of olive oil were stolen from a mill in northern Greece. Meanwhile, producers in Crete are contemplating anti-theft measures such as GPS trackers.
The use of bulk olive oil in cruets for customer consumption has been banned in eateries since 2018. However, sealed, non-refillable bottles of olive oil have.
Exporters would earn more with branded products, however, entering the Italian market requires resources beyond the reach of many small Greek producers.