Organic milk is apparently a natural product like conventional milk, but there are big differences in the way it is obtained and also in the quality and nutritional value of the two types of milk. Thus, in the organic system, dairy cows cannot even be tied up in the stable. They must be free at all times, both while staying in the stable and while having free access outside. Raising dairy cows in freedom reduces, the stress to which the animals are subjected to and also facilitates permanent access to natural environmental factors (sun, fresh air, precipitation, etc). This contributes to maintaining a high animal health with significant positive effects on the quality of milk from cows raised in certified organic system.

The positive aspects mentioned so far refer only to “animal welfare”, but the quality of organic milk is also positively influenced by the quality of organic food that are used in animal feed. Thus, EU Reg. 834/2007 prohibits the use in organic agriculture of synthetic chemicals, as well as genetically modified organisms. This also applies to organic dairy cows. Therefore, all feed consumed by organic dairy cows must come from farms that are organic certified.

Organic honey is produced from the pollen of organically grown plants, and without chemical miticides to treat the bees. Furthermore, in order to be organic, the honey must the bees collect polen only from flowers and plants organically grown.

European organic cheeses are a world famous product. Cheese contains a host of nutrients like calcium, protein, phosphorus, zinc, vitamin A and vitamin B12. There are many varieties of delicious cheeses that will cover all your taste needs and expectations

European olive oil is produced from the highest quality olive varieties and is one of the best products to cook, fry or use in salads, cold meals and more. Olive oil is produced by cold pressing of the olives, it is being standardized and packaged according to the strictest quality standards, and has a very rich content of nutrients and excellent taste.

Olives are small fruits that grow on olive trees. The botanical name of the olive is “olea europaea” which means “European olive”. The olive tree and its fruit give their name to the plant family, which also includes species such as lilacs, jasmine and the true ash tree (Fraxinus).