Our Story

From Kalamata, With Love

A family journey to bring the freshest, healthiest olive oil to your table.

A Journey That Began With Passion

John Papageorgiou, an olive oil expert and sommelier, and his wife Rania spent years searching across Greece for the most authentic, exceptional olive oils. Their quest led them to the slopes above Diodia in Messenia - groves situated over 1,000 feet above sea level, just 12 kilometers from the sea.

Here, they found what they had been searching for: olive oil that captured the true essence of Greece. Oil that was fresh, pure, and produced with the same methods that have been trusted for generations.

A Bridge to America

Carol Rogers Papaletsos spent 20 years living in Greece, falling in love with the Mediterranean way of life. She believed that American families deserved access to the same authentic Greek oils she had come to cherish.

Together with John and Rania, she built EVGE - a bridge connecting the ancient groves of Kalamata directly to kitchens across America.

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The Mediterranean Way

The Mediterranean diet is more than just food - it's a way of life that emphasizes fresh ingredients, olive oil, and the joy of sharing meals with loved ones. High-quality extra virgin olive oil, like EVGE, is at the heart of this lifestyle.

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Where Tradition Meets Today

Our groves aren't just "from Kalamata." They grow on the slopes above the town of Diodia, in Messenia, Greece, a landscape dotted with olive trees that have nourished families for centuries. If you stand there today, you are only twenty-five kilometers from the ancient Palace of Nestor, where archaeologists discovered 3,200-year-old jars of olive oil.

This is the same region where Homer set his stories, where olive oil was not only food but also culture, medicine, and ritual. EVGE continues that living legacy, rooted in a place you can still walk today.

What We Believe

Authenticity

Always single estate, single harvest, never blended.

Tradition

Methods trusted for generations, adapted with care.

Quality

Tested, certified, and internationally recognized.

Family

From the groves of Kalamata to your family table.

What Our Customers Say

"The freshest, most flavorful olive oil I've ever tasted. You can truly taste the difference."

- Sarah M.

"Finally, real Greek olive oil in America. This reminds me of my grandmother's kitchen."

- Michael K.

"The quality is unmatched. I use it for everything from salads to finishing dishes."

- Jennifer L.

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