Congress"Tomorrow Tastes Mediterranean" in Kalamata

I had the pleasure of attending the Tomorrow Tastes Mediterranean Congress at Kalamata, an inspiring event dedicated to the Mediterranean way of life, where gastronomy, science, and culture came together to celebrate the values of the Mediterranean diet.

Through insightful presentations by leading experts, the congress highlighted the proven health benefits of the Mediterranean diet and the essential role of extra virgin olive oil as one of its defining elements.

It was a wonderful opportunity to exchange ideas and knowledge, while celebrating a lifestyle that continues to inspire people around the world.

Congratulations to the organizers and to everyone who contributed to such a meaningful event and gave us a reason to visit the beautiful capital city of my ancestral land!

The President of IOC Jaime Lillo

Chef Maria Loi

With famous Spanish Chef and olive oil lover Maria Jose San Román cooking Paella in the central market of Kalamata

Executive Chef Lefteris Lazarou & Chef Kostas Vasileiades cooking lionfish in the central market of Kalamata

Olive Oil & Food Pairing Session by Alexandra Devarenne & Manolis Papoutsakis

With the ladies from the Interprofessional Olive Oils from Spain