Ilias and Sons is a producer and distributor of fresh high quality raw artesian organic Greek extra virgin olive oils (EVOO). Ilias and Sons has produced and distributed extra virgin olive oil for over 5 generations and sold over 1.7 million liters around the globe. Ilias Giannakos immigrated to Ottawa, 35 years ago from Vasiliki, Lakonia, Greece. The one thing he couldn't bring was the Olive Grove, which to this day, is his passion. Try us, Like us and Share us with your family and friends. We promise to deliver you, an olive oil, that will make you feel better and contribute to a long lasting life. Canadian Founded Company, Local to Ottawa: Prior to a few years ago, our EVOO was sold in Europe. North Americans are now educated through recent articles and the internet, on what to expect from “Real” EVOO. Our olive groves have been in our family for over 5 generations. Our trees are some of the oldest in the region and range from 15 to over 1000 years old. Flavour: Our fresh Raw Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is a mixture of two olives. The Athinolia which is handpicked from trees over 300 years old. The Second is the Koroneiki, which is one of the most popular Olives in the world. We pick and harvest earlier, which produces superior flavours and increases the health benefits with supplementary polyphenols. The blend of the Athinolia and Koroneiki is what distinguishes our flavour. Early Harvest: We harvest from our groves in October, vs. other producers that maximize the quantity and harvest in November/December. Early harvesting contributes to fresh higher quality EVOO and is higher in polyphenols and chlorophyll which explains its green color and grassy flavor. Low Acidity: Our fresh EVOO's very low acidity and rich content of polyphenols make it a superior quality. Low acidity contributes to a deep bright green color and a fruity, bittersweet taste which coexists with a soft essence of fruits. Cold Pressed: Our fresh EVOO is cold pressed within hours of picking the olives. Cold, refers to the olive oil being kept at a temperature lower than 82oF . Pressed, refers to how the olive oil is being extracted. No chemicals or additives are added to the Olive Oil upon the extraction. Unrefined: Our fresh EVOO is raw, pure and untreated, not adding any chemicals or preservatives to the extraction process.
