Who we are
A non-profit association whose members are private companies and cooperatives in olive growing, milling, trade and packaging, from Greece's principal olive-producing regions.
Greek olive oil.Greek value.
SYPETEEL brings olive growing, milling, trade and packaging together into one value chain, so that the added value of Greek olive oil stays in Greece.
41member companies at the constitution of the first elected Board
≈100,000tonnes of olive oil represented annually
≈40%of an average Greek annual crop
Patrasregistered seat · nationwide membership
Olive growing
Milling
Trade
Packaging
Exports
The Association
One institutional voice for the entire value chain.
The Association for the Production, Trade and Packaging of Greek Olive Oil (ΣΥ.Π.Ε.Τ.Ε.ΕΛ. / SYPETEEL) was founded in 2025 by companies and organisations active across every stage of the Greek olive oil chain.
Unlike bodies that represent a single link, SYPETEEL brings together growers, cooperatives, olive mills, traders and packers — so that the sector can speak to government, science and international markets with one documented position.
What we pursue
A larger share for branded, packaged Greek olive oil in the domestic and international market, and retention of added value within the Greek economy.
How we work
Through evidence-based policy positions, structured dialogue with public authorities, and cooperation with universities and research institutes. We complement — not replace — the sector's existing institutions.
“Greece produces some of the finest olive oil in the world. Much of it, however, leaves the country in bulk — and its value leaves with it.”
The challenge
Large production, limited packaging.
Greece is consistently among the world's leading olive oil producers. Yet most of its exported volume travels in bulk and is packaged elsewhere. Volume alone does not create value: value comes from branded, packaged product with a recognisable identity.
≈250,000
tonnes of Greek olive oil production, 2024/25 crop year [1]
≈2 in 3
kilos of Greek exports move in bulk form [2]
41
member companies at the constitution of the first elected Board [3]
≈40%
of an average Greek annual crop represented by members [3]
- International Olive Council, olive oil production statistics for the 2024/25 crop year — internationaloliveoil.org. Greek output varies considerably from year to year.
- Sector estimate based on published data from SEVITEL — sevitel.gr. The exact share varies by crop year.
- SYPETEEL announcement on the constitution of its first elected Board, June 2026 — published by Agro Tec and other sector media.
Strategic pillars
From volume, to value.
At its first session the Board adopted four lines of action, each translating into concrete and measurable initiatives.
An integrated value chain
Institutional connection between olive growing, mills, trade and packaging, under a shared objective and shared representation.
Greek identity
Building a strong, recognisable Greek brand that conveys quality, authenticity, history and nutritional value.
Branded packaging
Increasing the share of packaged Greek olive oil in retail, food service and exports.
Knowledge & sustainability
Cooperation with universities and research centres, dissemination of knowledge, and support for sustainable production practices.
Policy positions
What we ask of public authorities.
The following positions were submitted by a delegation of the Association to the Greek Ministry of Rural Development and Food and restated by the first elected Board. They form the standing agenda of our institutional dialogue.
A national strategy for olive oil
A formal coordinating body for the sector, in line with international practice, with clear objectives, timelines and accountability.
Origin identity and traceability
Reliable Greek-origin labelling and workable traceability systems with regular stock balances, so that “Greek” means something measurable.
Gradual reduction of anonymous bulk
A realistic plan to reduce anonymous bulk sales without reducing the income of genuine olive growers.
A complete production cost model
Official, transparent costing from grove to bottle, as a basis for pricing, support measures and negotiation.
Cost of capital and energy
Access to finance on terms comparable to competing olive-producing countries, and lower energy costs across the chain.
Climate adaptation and water resources
Coordinated action by central and regional government on water scarcity, grove adaptation and stabilisation of output.
Promotion and consumption
A multi-year promotion plan for Greek olive oil in the domestic and international market, with a quantified target for the share of branded packaged product.
Research and knowledge transfer
Funding for scientific research and systematic transfer of results to growers and businesses.
History
From founding assembly to institutional operation.
Each milestone is documented by public announcements and by the Greek agricultural and business press.
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Sep2025
Origin
Founding General Assembly
The founding General Assembly convenes in Athens, adopts the statutes and elects a provisional Board chaired by Dimitrios Favvas.
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Nov2025
Institutional dialogue
First submission of positions to the Ministry
A delegation of the Association meets the political leadership of the Ministry of Rural Development and Food and submits a memorandum of sector priorities.
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Jan2026
Legal personality
Recognition by the Court of First Instance
In January 2026 the Single-Member Court of First Instance of Achaia accepts the application and approves the establishment of the association. SYPETEEL acquires legal personality.
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May2026
Convocation
General Assembly and elections convened
The Association convenes its members to a General Assembly with elections, to appoint the first regular Board of Directors.
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Jun2026
Institutional consolidation
First elected Board of Directors
The General Assembly elects the first regular Board, which is constituted in office. The Association's 41 members represent roughly 100,000 tonnes of olive oil per year — about 40% of an average Greek crop. The announcement is published on 19 June 2026.
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Jul2026
Official operation
Notification of establishment and strategic objectives
The Board addresses an official notification letter to ministries, universities, chambers of commerce and sector bodies, with an open invitation to cooperate.
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Sep2026
Institutional dialogue
Presentation to the Minister of Rural Development and Food
On 15 September 2026 the Association presents its membership and strategic objectives to Minister Margaritis Schinas, in the presence of Deputy Minister Ioannis Andrianos. Photo and details
Governance
First elected Board of Directors
Elected by the General Assembly of members and constituted in office in June 2026, for a four-year term. Its composition spans four Greek Regions — the Peloponnese, Crete, Western Greece and the North Aegean — and six Regional Units.
01
President
Dimitrios Favvas
Dimitrios Favvas & Co. L.P.
PeloponneseR.U. of Lakonia02
Vice-President
Georgios Nikolarakis
ELASION S.A.
CreteR.U. of Lasithi03
Secretary
Georgia Kyriakopoulou
HELLAS OIL S.A.
Western GreeceR.U. of Ileia04
Treasurer
Stefanos Vostanis
KATSAKOULIS S.A.
North AegeanR.U. of Lesvos05
Board member
Ioannis Manikis
MOLON LAVE S.A.
PeloponneseR.U. of Lakonia06
Board member
Ioannis Sellas
SELLAS Olive Oil Trading Ltd
PeloponneseR.U. of Korinthia07
Board member
Christos Sp. Tagaris
TAGARI S.A.
Western GreeceR.U. of IleiaThe composition of the Board, of the alternate members and of the Audit Committee was published by the Association in June 2026 and reproduced by several independent sector outlets, including Agro Tec. The provisional Board of the founding period (September 2025 – June 2026) had a different composition. The full list of alternate members and the Audit Committee is available on the Greek version of this page.
Open invitation
Value is built together.
SYPETEEL seeks a standing relationship of cooperation and dialogue with international organisations, research institutions, trade bodies and public authorities that share the objective of a strong, branded Greek olive oil.
Registered seat
21 Norman Street
Patras, Greece
Telephone
President of the Board
Dimitrios Favvas
info@sypeteel.gr
+30 6937420521