Discover the culture and traditions of Jordan with Med Pearls project
From religious events to ancient customs, there are lots of Jordanian traditions to discover. Before visiting any country, it is important to understand its culture and traditions. Jordanian traditions make this country unique and are one of the main reasons that visitors just cannot wait to return. There are many traditions in Jordan that visitors should be aware of in order to have the most authentic Jordanian experience.
STAND Up!: Wastex wins the eco-innovative challenge on the reuse of the textile waste produced by the Prato area in Italy
The innovative solution launched by the new-born and Tuscany-based start-up Wastex Engineering is the most interesting and suitable solution to respond to the challenge for a more sustainable re
ARTOLIO partner Konstantinos Rotsios, from Thessaloniki, Greece: "By making a difference on the sector, we will make an impact to a large portion of our agricultural community and contribute to its sustainable development.”
Konstantinos Rotsios, of the Perrotis College American Farm School and ARTOLIO expert in marketing of the Thessaloniki region, Greece, works hand in hand with the agronomists, farmers, and millers of the region to ensure their future success in the market. Like many of the ARTOLIO team members he tackles the great issue that is transitioning from a small market to a broader one, especially for smallholder producers.
ARTOLIO partner Kiki Zinoviadou, from Thessaloniki, Greece: "There are limited opportunities for farmers in Greece to receive funding and assistance to improve their business."
Every agronomist that belongs to the ARTOLIO project is an expert in the management of the olive groves. They are distributed throughout all to and work closely with the farmers to achieve the highest quality possible in their extra virgin olive oil, as well as providing the proper counseling for the cultivation process. Kiki Zinoviadou from the Thessaloniki region, Greece, is one of them.
ARTOLIO partner Athanasios Gertsis, from Thessaloniki, Greece: "The olive farmers were very enthusiastic about the use of new technologies and proposed management practices by the ARTOLIO Project."
ARTOLIO strives for a future where innovation, sustainability and strategic marketing can meet the traditional nature of the small producers in the extra virgin olive oil market. To ensure its success, it is made up by a team of professionals, each of them connoisseurs of their own field. The past two years have been dedicated mainly to the betterment of the production, both in quality and from an environmental perspective. However, there are still some matters to be addressed in the last third of the project.
ReSt@rts project advances in strengthening the network of microfinance organizations
ReSt@rts project partners have recently met to discuss further steps for Capitalizing on the Network of Micro Finance Organizations active in partner countries. The network was built within the framework of Medst@rts project.
ARTOLIO partner Yifat Reuveni, from Israel: “The similarities between olive oil producers in the producing Mediterranian countries is strong and striking”
Yifat Reuveni, part of the Project Management Team of ARTOLIO, in charge of the marketing & b
ARTOLIO presents olive tree varieties and why they matter, Issue 2 - Koroneiki Variety
To educate customers into the world of extra virgin olive oil production and its advantages for one’s personal health is one of the objectives of the ARTOLIO project. However, extra virgin olive oil is food, and food is meant to be enjoyed.
ARTOLIO partner Dimitra Tofari, from Cyprus: “I joined ARTOLIO because I wanted to work with people who are passionate about high quality extra virgin olive oil.”
Within the ARTOLIO team, there is a professional group of agronomists, in charge of ensuring the quality of the product of the farmers who make up the project.
ARTOLIO partner Giora Ben-Ari, from Israel: “I think what is unique in ARTOLIO is that there is face-to-face training and guidance of the farmers.”
The ARTOLIO team