Extra virgin olive oil and olive products imported directly from the Markou family factory in Samos, Greece.

Olive oil and olive products.

Experience the journey from grove to bottle—where tradition, passion, and purity come together in every drop of Elià olive oil.

From Samos, Greece, With Dedication:The Markou Legacy

Map of Samos, Greece

Fifty years ago, Greece was emerging from a difficult period, transitioning from one of the least developed countries into a developing nation. In small villages like ours on the island of Samos, people were beginning to look ahead with cautious optimism.

It was during this time, in 1969, that our father—a determined and forward-thinking man—founded our family-run olive oil business.

Greek man at olive oil factory circa 1969

His goal was to meet growing demand and align with the broader progress taking place across the country. Over time, and with continuous effort and upgrades, the mill’s capacity and efficiency grew.

Recognizing the region’s long-standing tradition of olive oil production, he sought to modernize outdated methods by introducing the first centrifugal olive oil press on the island in 1978.

Olive oil production facility in Samos, Greece

In 2005, as part of the Community Development Program, we completed a major modernization of our facility. What began as a modest operation in a transitioning Greece has evolved into a state-of-the-art olive oil production facility, firmly rooted in tradition but fully adapted to the demands of the modern era.

Our products.

Olive oil

Kalamon olives from Samos, Greece

Olives

Balsamic vinegar from Samos, Greece

Balsamic

Olive oil soap from Samos, Greece

Olive oil soap