PRESS RELEASE

We express our indignation and regret that once again the olive tree
Kalamon becomes a field of confrontation between producers, processors, traders,
Regions, Municipalities and Ministries. Once again the national product exists
abuse by all actors involved. "War tactics" and populism
they do not let us draw up a unified and correct national strategy for kalamata olives
(kalamata olives). The responsibilities are timeless, but with the method of ostriching one
can not solve the problem.
The exporters, seeing the dynamics of the product abroad, cooperated
and founded PEMETE. In this way they solved and solve problems that
are created around the world for the product. Factories are trying to procure
the product with the lowest cost, often indifferent to the cost of production
of the product by the producer. And at this point we begin to divide ourselves into
Camps. This year is the year of the producer, last year was the year of the trader. Not
there is cooperation between the two links in the same chain. And that's because we, the
producers of Kalamata olives, we are unable to cooperate with each other, to organize ourselves
and to take care of the fortunes of the product we produce. We try with convulsive
moves to sell more expensive than the neighbor, ignoring the terms and conditions
rules of the purchase of an 80% exportable product.
For the Government and the competent Ministry, the issue of kalamata olives does not
there is nowhere, a mere spectator of a situation that only does no good to our national
product. Since 1993 the Ministry short-sightedly, with an unacceptable certification file,
without any study on the dynamics of the product, certifies the PDO Kalamata Olive.
Until the year 2017 no one dealt with the fate of the product since it brought warm
currency in the state coffers, until the black queen was stripped bare. The olives that
they wrote on the labels "Kalamata Olives" they came down from the shelves. In the year 2018, in status
pressure, comes the Law of Apostolou and the variety "Kalamata" was included in the national and
EU-wide catalogue of varieties as synonymous with 'Kalamon'. Then practiced
appeal from SYMEPOP and everyone considers that the Apostolou Law will not change.
From 2018 until today we were all waiting for the decision on the Law
Apostolou. 4 years of inaction passed without any of the stakeholders involved
consider an alternative proposal that will be able to solve the problem of the olive tree
Kalamon, regardless of the outcome of the appeal.
At this time we must all understand that with the decision of the Council of State none
factory in Greece and Europe cannot export "Kalamata Olives" olives, only
only the Prefecture of Messinia. On the contrary, the other countries outside the European Union (Egypt,
Turkey, Morocco, Chile) can freely export olives under the name "Kalamata Olives".
The problem is currently being experienced by the export sector, but in a short time it will
reach the producer as well. Many families across the country have invested in the industry
of Kalamata olives and today they are in danger of losing their main income.
What we are asking of the political leadership of the Ministry is for an immediate solution to be found
the problem faced by Kalamata olives so that we do not lose the national product. If
there is no solution to the gap of 80,000 tonnes that will be created on the world market
covered by third countries. Then, within a specific timeframe, you must
to sit at the table and give a definitive solution for the product of Kalamata olives
which will serve the country and not the petty interests of each sector.
Over time in our country in difficult times, such as the one we live in today, the
primary sector gave the solutions and kept it upright. It's time for all sides to
respect the product of Kalamata olives, the sweat and effort of the producers and the
struggle of factories to reach the markets of the whole world. According to the
Odysseus Elytis, "if you deconstruct Greece, in the end you will see you have one left
olive tree, a vineyard and a boat. Which means, with so much more you remake it."

Το άρθρο Joint Press Release following the decision of the Council of State on Kalamata olives εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Stamna Olives.

The trainers of the company Agricultural Development SA Mr. Lazaros Raftopoulos and Mrs. Stavroula Pissa informed us about the new obligations that came into force for the cultivation of olive groves.

Compliance with the rules of integrated management and quality are NON-NEGOTIABLE for the organization of producers.

Το άρθρο Seminar for the integrated management of the cultivation of kalamata olives εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Stamna Olives.

"STAMNA OLIVES": Gold quality award in an international competition

The launchof the exhibitions gave us the opportunity to participate in 2 international food and beverage exhibitions promoting the certified quality products we produce in the blessed Aitolian land. On Sunday, April 3rd, 2022, we were at the 30th International Exhibition Detrop boutique at helexpo Thessaloniki International Exhibition & Conference Center, which aims to highlight the best delicatessen products and foods, both in terms of quality and production methods of producers. For the first time, the international competition "TABLE OLIVES TROPHY" for table olives of all varieties was held with contestants from all over Europe. The competition was organized by the Thessaloniki International Fair Helexpo and the scientific organization "FILAIOS" with contestants from all over Europe.

The Agricultural Cooperative participated in the international olive competition "TABLE OLIVES TROPHY" with a product of kalamata olives and received the GOLD QUALITY AWARD in the table olive category. The Gold Award is for us a great reward for our efforts all these years in a difficult climate, economic and business environment. The excellent cooperation of the members of the producers' organization, the cooperation with "Agricultural Development SA" that supports the integrated management system of our olive groves and the cooperation of the company "Olive Quality Center" that deals exclusively with the fermentation of our products is the legacy for even greater distinctions.

Το άρθρο Gold award for the quality of Kalamata Olives εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Stamna Olives.

The new administration of the National IOPEL consists of:

PRESIDENT Of Ntoutsias Georgios A.E.S. AG. KONSTANTINOU LOCRIDAS
VICE PRESIDENT Georgoudis Nelos PEMETE / GEORGOUDIS SA
SECRETARY GENERAL Kontinos Kostas PEMETE / IDEAL SA
TAMIAS Baltas Athanasios A.S. ANCIENT OLENIA AIT/NIA
REGULAR MEMBERS (alphabetically)
Anoixas Nikolaos A.S. AG.MAMA
Zoukas Kostas PEMETE / AMALTHEA SA
Liberis Dimitris S.A. STYLIDAS
Michaloutsos Stylianos A.S. GERAKIOU
Siouras Haris PEMETE / SIAOURAS SA
Trikas Vasilis PEMETE / TRIPSAS SA

The new Management with the close cooperation between its members, but also with all those involved, aims to support the product and solve serious issues of the industry as a whole.

The Agricultural Cooperative expresses its gratitude to the members of the IOEPEL who honored with their vote the member of our Agricultural Cooperative Baltas Athanasios.

Good luck in the difficult task of the new council!

Το άρθρο Elections to the National Interprofessional Organization of Table Olives εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Stamna Olives.

Το άρθρο FOOD EXPO 2022 exhibition εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Stamna Olives.

A big thank you to the contributors of the show, to the Region of Western Greece and to the very active local council of Stamna Messolonghi for the love and selflessness for our beautiful village.

Το άρθρο ERT 3 Sunday in the village εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Stamna Olives.

The inauguration, which took place on the 1st day of the Exhibition, was attended and addressed by the Regional Governor of Attica G. Patoulis, the Minister of Development and Investments A. Georgiadis, the Deputy Minister of Rural Development and Food S. Kedikoglou, the Member of Parliament G. Papas, the Regional Governor of Central Greece, Mr. Spanos and the Regional Governor of Epirus Mr. Kachrimanis and the Deputy Regional Governor of Rural Development of Western Greece Mr. I. Vassilopoulos.

The 8th EXPOTROF – The Greek Fine Food Exhibition 2022 was attended by 270 companies and professionals from all over Greece who are engaged in primary production, as well as the marketing of food and beverages, while in terms of traffic, thousands of professionals of catering, wholesale trade, and friends of gastronomy were recorded.

The Agricultural Cooperative at its stand contacted its principles and actions and promoted its quality products. Crowds of people have expressed interest and we expect them to be implemented. We were honored with his presence at our booth by Mr. Theodoros Vassilopoulos Deputy Regional Governor for Rural Development of the Region of Western Greece.

Το άρθρο EXPOTROF Exhibition 2022 εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Stamna Olives.

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Το άρθρο Tax return receipts and farmers' business accounts εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Stamna Olives.

Before the amendment, the submission period was from today, 16-02-2022 to 16-03-2022.

Το άρθρο Measure 11 "Organic Farming": The start of applications is postponed to 25 February εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Stamna Olives.

The submission of the application can take place between 16/2/2022 and 16/3/2022.

The public expenditure of the call amounts to EUR 490 million. and concerns the support of:

1) Eligible arable crops, EUR 116 million; euro.

2) Eligible permanent crops, horticultural, aromatic and medicinal plants, EUR 210 million; euro.

3) Eligible livestock farms for bovine, ovine and caprine animals, EUR 130 million; euro.

4) Eligible occupied hives and offshoots, EUR 34 million; euro.

The Secretary-General said: "We are strengthening with EUR 490 million. organic farming, as it creates the conditions for the production of quality guaranteed products, safe for public health and of high nutritional value, through cultivation methods that minimize environmental pollution and promote the preservation of biodiversity".

Το άρθρο On 16/02/2022, the submission of applications for the program Measure 11 Organic Farming begins. εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Stamna Olives.