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2025 Harvest

A Story of Resilience

Harvest at a Glance:

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  • Harvest Dates: September 2025

  • Weather Conditions: 48°C (118°F) peak summer, mid-30s°C (mid-90s°F) during harvest

  • Climate Challenge: Severe drought - minimal winter rainfall

  • Status: Complete

  • Your Delivery: On track for November 2025

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  • Total Bioactive Compounds: 11,636 mg/kg

  • Total Polyphenols: 2,236 mg/kg

  • EU Health Claim Certified: 892% above the required minimum

L'huile d'olive la plus riche en polyphénols à acheter

A challenging year yielding great results

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Before the Harvest: Preparing for Extreme Conditions

 

This winter brought Cyprus one of its most severe droughts on record. Most water reservoirs across the island remained empty as we approached harvest season.

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Our regenerative farming  groves showed remarkable resilience. Deep root systems and healthy soil microbiomes helped these trees not just survive, but concentrate exceptional nutrients in their fruit.


Summer temperatures reached an unprecedented 48°C (118°F), but our trees were ready.

Harvest Week: Innovation Under Pressure

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We started each harvest day before dawn to work in the coolest possible conditions, though even September mornings began in the mid-30s°C (mid-90s°F).


Our mobile refrigeration unit moves through each grove, collecting olives directly from the trees. Within minutes of picking, every olive is cooled to optimal storage temperature.


The difference is visible immediately - olives that would typically show stress damage remain vibrant and intact thanks to instant temperature control.


The Petrou, Chrysanthis, Stavrou, and Triffilaris families worked alongside our team, their years of regenerative agriculture experience proving invaluable during this challenging harvest.

Processing: Science Meets Tradition


Our extraction facility maintained precise environmental conditions throughout processing, ensuring that heat-sensitive polyphenols remained intact.


Every step of processing occurred under nitrogen protection, preventing any oxidation that could compromise the oil's exceptional bioactive compound profile.


The first samples showed the brilliant green color and a very stong kick in the back of the throat that signals high polyphenol content - a promising sign after such extreme growing conditions.

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Laboratory Analysis: The Results Are In

 

Total Bioactive Compounds: 11,636 mg/kg

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Over 11 grams of scientifically-verified health compounds per kilogram.

After weeks of comprehensive testing at two independent, world-class laboratories, the 2025 harvest numbers confirm what we suspected: this year's extreme growing conditions concentrated bioactive compounds to exceptional levels.

 

EU Health Claim Certified: 892% above the required minimum

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The European Food Safety Authority requires 5 mg of hydroxytyrosol and derivatives per 20g serving to make a health claim.

Our 2025 harvest delivers 44.6 mg per 20g serving.

This is an officially recognized health claim backed by the European Union based on rigorous scientific evidence.

 

The Numbers:

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Total Polyphenols: 2,236 mg/kg

 

45x regular EVOO | 40% increase from 2024

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EU-certified to protect your blood lipids from oxidation while fighting inflammation and oxidative stress that accelerate aging and disease.

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Oleocanthal: 1,248 mg/kg

100x regular EVOO

  • Most powerful natural anti-inflammatory

  • Clears amyloid-beta plaques linked to Alzheimer's disease

  • Induces cancer cell death (apoptosis)

  • Reduces joint inflammation and chronic pain

This is the compound that creates the throat burn. That peppery kick you feel? That's 1,248 mg/kg of oleocanthal at work.

 

Oleacein: 748 mg/kg

75x regular EVOO

  • Crosses the blood-brain barrier for direct neuroprotection

  • Protects LDL cholesterol from oxidation

  • Supports cognitive function and memory

  • Anti-cancer properties

The bitter taste signals exceptional oleacein content - your brain and cardiovascular system's guardian compound.

 

Squalene: 7,030 mg/kg

3.5x regular EVOO

  • Boosts immune system function

  • Protects skin from UV radiation and aging

  • Powerful antioxidant and free radical scavenger

  • Improves cellular oxygenation

 

Sterols: 2,370 mg/kg

2.4x regular EVOO | 137% above EU minimum

  • Blocks cholesterol absorption in intestines

  • Lowers LDL cholesterol levels

  • Reduces cardiovascular disease risk

  • Anti-inflammatory effects

 

Vitamin E : 481.9 mg/kg

3x regular EVOO

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  • Antioxidant protection - Protects cells from damage caused by free radicals and oxidative stress

  • Heart health - Help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease by preventing LDL cholesterol oxidation

  • Immune function - Supports immune system, particularly important as we age

  • Skin health - Protects skin from UV damage and supports wound healing

  • Eye health - Reduce risk of age-related macular degeneration

  • Brain function - Help slow cognitive decline and support neurological health

  • Anti-inflammatory - Helps reduce inflammation throughout the body​

 

Quality Indicators: Freshness & Purity:

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Complete Polyphenol Breakdown

Complete Laboratory Certifications:

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Polyphenol Analysis

Laboratory: Universidad de Córdoba
Department: Analytical Chemistry
Location: Campus de Rabanales, Córdoba, Spain
Method: LC-MS/MS 
Analyst: F. Priego-Capote
Project: Interreg Mediterranean ARISTOIL
 

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Chemical Analysis

Laboratory: Chem Solutions Analytical Laboratories
Location: Athens, Greece
Accreditation: IOC-Recognized (International Olive Council)
 

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Standards & Compliance

✓ EU Regulation 2022/2104 (EVOO quality parameters)
✓ EU Regulation 2022/2105 (EVOO classification)
✓ EU Regulation 432/2012 (EFSA Health Claim)
✓ IOC Official Methods (COI/T.20/Doc series)
✓ Codex Stan 33-1981 (International standards)

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Testing Methodology: Why It Matters

 

LC-MS/MS: The Gold Standard

Our polyphenol analysis was conducted by the Universidad de Córdoba in Spain using LC-MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry).

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The NMR Problem

Many olive oil brands use NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) testing because it produces higher numbers - sometimes inflating polyphenol content significantly. NMR is not an accredited or legal method of polyphenols analysis.

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Our numbers are verified, accurate, and legally defensible. No inflation. No marketing tricks. Just science.

What These Numbers Mean for Your Health

Supported by over 2,000 published studies and official EU health claim

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Cardiovascular Protection

  • Protects LDL cholesterol from oxidation (EU certified)

  • Reduces inflammation in blood vessels

  • Improves endothelial function

  • Lowers blood pressure

 

Brain & Cognitive Health

  • Clears amyloid-beta plaques (Alzheimer's prevention)

  • Crosses blood-brain barrier for direct neuroprotection

  • Reduces neuroinflammation

  • Supports memory and cognitive function

 

Anti-Inflammatory Effects

  • Inhibits COX enzymes like ibuprofen

  • Reduces inflammatory cytokines

  • May alleviate joint pain and arthritis

  • Fights chronic systemic inflammation

 

Immune & Metabolic Health

  • Enhances immune system function

  • Improves insulin sensitivity

  • Supports healthy gut microbiome

  • Protects against metabolic syndrome

 

Cellular Protection

  • Powerful antioxidant defense

  • Protects skin from UV damage

  • Fights free radicals throughout the body

  • Supports healthy aging

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Disclaimer: The information provided on this website, including any reviews of health benefits associated with high phenolic olive oil, is intended for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it.
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Health Claim: Oleaphen contains more than 5mg of hydroxytyrosol and its derivatives per 20g of olive oil (892% above the required minimum). The daily consumption of 20g of olive oil contributes to the protection of blood lipids from oxidative stress, in accordance with EU Regulation 432/2012.

 

Methodology: All polyphenol concentrations (including Oleocanthal and Oleacein) are verified via LC-MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry), the analytical gold standard, by independent certified laboratories. Our harvest data reflects the unique terroir of our regenerative groves in Cyprus.


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