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March 16, 2018

Keep These Products At Your Desk For Better Office Lunches

Refinery29 provides a few tips on building a personal desk pantry at work; investing in a quality bottle of Gaea Fresh Olive Oil is one them ...

February 7, 2018

GAEA Veggie Snacks as featured on BuzzFeed

Best of all, GAEA Veggie Snacks are made with all natural ingredients, zero preservatives, and are vegan and gluten-free. Available in three savory varieties - Carrot, Cauliflower, and Gherkin...

February 2, 2018

Visit GAEA at the 2018 KeHE Summer Selling Show – February 6 & 7

Visit GAEA at the 2018 KeHE Summer Selling Show in the International Bazaar Pavilion, Booth # 1939.

January 31, 2018

GAEA Veggie Snacks featured in the February 2018 issue of Living Magazine

GAEA Veggie Snacks are featured in the February 2018 issue of Living Magazine...

January 11, 2018

GAEA Teaches Martha Stewart About Olive Oil

GAEA CEO David Neuman stops by Martha Stewart's test kitchen...

December 28, 2017

Dirty Cocktails Without The Pits

Greek olive oil brand, Gaea, offers a selection of unique olive oils like the Gaea Oxymelo.

December 28, 2017

Canola, Olive Oil Benefits: 6 Dietician Healthy Tips When Cooking, Grilling

Greek olive oil brand, Gaea, offers a selection of unique olive oils like the Gaea Oxymelo.

August 2, 2017

50 of the Healthiest Foods You Can Buy in the Supermarket

Believe it or not, olives are a nutritional powerhouse. These organic olive snack packs offer a savory, low-calorie, portion controlled...

July 19, 2017

Olive Juice for Dirty Martini Lovers

If your signature drink is a dirty martini, you're going to be very happy come Aug. 1. That's because that's...

July 17, 2017

Top Bites, Snacks, and Beverages at the 2017 Summer Fancy Food Show in NYC

Gaea, the leading Greek food company specializing in authentic Mediterranean products such as Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Olives (Snack...

July 10, 2017

The 12 Best Beach Foods for Summer Snacking

GAEA Organic Snack Pack Pitted Green Olives. These GAEA Organic Halkidiki olives are handpicked from organically cultivated trees, marinated with...

July 10, 2017

Food We Can Rely On

FUEL. Sometimes we need to sit and define our values more clearly just to ensure we are on the right...

July 10, 2017

Trend Report: 4 Food Trends to Look for in 2017

Gaea (makers of one of our favorite premium extra-virgin olive oils) showed off new shelf-stable pouches of marinated vegetables (cauliflower,...

June 26, 2017

Eating These 5 Foods Every Day Will Take Years Off Your Face (Yes, Really)

When it comes to skincare, we know that a combination of sunscreen, anti-aging creams, and semi-regular exfoliation will help us...

June 26, 2017

The Business of Olive Oil

Gaea is at the cutting edge in the business of olive oil. The CEO of Gaea North America David Neuman...

June 5, 2017

9 Go-To Paleo Snacks For Picnic Season

1. Olive Packs Olives are a delicious, briny snack that add a special occasion flair to picnics. We love GAEA...

June 2, 2017

“Eat This, Not That” Swaps

Gaea Olive Snacks satisfy salty cravings and supply a decent amount of heart-healthy fats to keep you fuller longer! Gaea's...

June 2, 2017

These 14 New Pouched Foods Will Make Your Camping Trip Tastier

Fruits, Veggies, and Smoothies At Clif Bar, feedback from team athletes often drives new product innovations, and the company’s line...

June 1, 2017

Everything You Need in Your Beach Bag This Summer

There’s something about the sun, sand and surf that always leaves us starving. Skip the overpriced grease bombs at the...

May 31, 2017

This is the #1 Meal Plan Recommended by Harvard (and Hollywood)

Best of all, it's a balanced and realistic diet that celebrities like Jennifer Garner, Heidi Klum, and Elizabeth Hurley have...

May 23, 2017

60+ Healthy Snacks The Are 200 Calories or Less

Gaea Olive Snack Snacking on olives? Yep. Gaea olives are a wholesome, flavor-rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and polyphenols,...

May 22, 2017

Stock Up: Three Ideas for Easy Summer Entertaining

Greek-inspired spreads Chances are good olives are part of your plan for summer entertaining. If not in the form of...

May 22, 2017

Why You Need Two (Yes, Two) Bottles of Olive Oil

Where to Find High-Quality Olive Oil While grocery stores like Whole Foods often carry a range of great olive oils,...

May 18, 2017

12 “Grab-and-Go” Healthy Snacks The Taste Good

We've all done it—and we all know better—but eating processed snacks when hunger strikes is one of the worst things...

May 11, 2017

Lisa McManus’ Top Five Mother’s Day Gifts

In anticipation of Mother’s Day, we decided to celebrate mothers all week at America’s Test Kitchen. Today our resident Gadget...

May 10, 2017

Our Food-Friendly Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Shopping for the annual celebration of Moms everywhere? Check out our food-friendly Mother’s Day gift guide and find the perfect...

May 3, 2017

Pain Fighting Shopping List

Our pain specialist, Vicky Vlachonis, is always telling us about foods that cause system-wide inflammation. We asked her for a...

May 2, 2017

10 Gifts Under $100 for the Mom Who Loves to Cook, Eat, and Drink

A homemade card and flowers just don't cut it anymore. It's time to sharpen your gift-giving skills (and also spend...

April 26, 2017

Our Best Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Food-Loving Mom

Our Best Mother's Day Gift Ideas for the Food-Loving Mom Greek Olive Oil and Vinegar Set Mom deserves the best...

April 20, 2017

15 Tasty Salad Dressings for Fresh Spring Salads

Gaea Balsamic & Honey Glaze Though not a traditional salad dressing, we love drizzling this thick, syrupy, slightly sweet Balsamic...

April 7, 2017

All Oiled Up

Olive oil is one of center store’s glossy stars. Driven by a desire to eat healthier, sales have been shining...

March 15, 2017

Stuff Celebrities Love: Gwyneth Paltrow’s Pantry Pick

Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP readers may have recently noted her recent uber-organized pantry makeover. What does the healthy living guru (who...

March 10, 2017

America’s Test Kitchen Finds A Lot to Love About Premium Olive Oils

Buying a new olive oil is always a little bit tricky. Is more expensive really better? And what does better...

March 6, 2017

Why Mediterranean Based Eating is Trendy…Again

The number-one item that must (must!) be in every Mediterranean-inspired pantry? Olive oil, obviously. “It has tremendous cardiovascular benefits and...

March 3, 2017

Olive Snack Packs and Liquid Free

The pick: Gaea Olive Snacks and Organic Olive Why it rates: Gaea, a leading maker of Mediterranean cuisine products, has...

February 28, 2017

The Best Snacks & Sips for Runners

Snacking is a great way to nourish your body throughout the day. And many of our favorite snacks come in...

February 24, 2017

25 Men’s Fitness-Approved Snacks for Fitness Freaks and Health Fanatics

When you spend a good majority of your week working out (and writing about working out), you build up quite...

February 17, 2017

The 15 Best Clean Baking Products, Spices, and Spreads

GAEA Kalamata Olive Spread CE staff practically drooled over this savory spread made with sun-dried tomato flakes, basil, oregano, garlic and...

February 10, 2017

3 Things to Blossom a Romantic Evening with Your Valentine

Olive Oil Gaea Fresh is an extra virgin olive oil from the ancient olive grove of Krista in Crete. The...

February 2, 2017

Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Extra-virgin olive oil, the lush, vibrant product of fresh olives, is premium by definition. At least, it should be. But...

February 1, 2017

Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Extra-virgin olive oil, the lush, vibrant product of fresh olives, is premium by definition. At least, it should be. But...

February 1, 2017

Favorite Fancy Food, Snacks, and Drinks You Must Try in 2017

Olive Snack from Gaea Pitted Green Olives with Lemon & Oregano from Gaea PITTED GREEN OLIVES WITH LEMON & OREGANO...

February 1, 2017

Praise for Private Label

Gaea North America Gaea is a vertically integrated company, which means it is able to cut out the middleman, producing...

January 31, 2017

The Best Balsamic Vinegar for Any Budget

GAEA Balsamic & Honey Glaze Made of barrel-aged vinegar and Greek thyme honey, we think this decadent Balsamic & Honey...

January 23, 2017

Food Show Spins Proteins, Beets, and Yes, Kombucha

Veterans of the Winter Fancy Food Show will tell you that after about 1½ hours (or 8-10 aisles) of sampling,...

January 19, 2017

Everything You Need to Know About Olive Oil

Olive oil, which is simply juice pressed from olives, has been an important part of Mediterranean cooking for thousands of...

January 9, 2017

50+ Healthy Snacks That Are 200 Calories or Less

Gaea Olive Snack Snacking on olives? Yep. Gaea olives are a wholesome, flavor-rich source of omega-3 fatty acids and polyphenols,...

December 13, 2016

Chanukah Gifts to Light Up Their Lives

If you want to honor the idea of donuts without the deep-frying part, Invisible Chef just released their Donuts &...

December 5, 2016

9 Holiday Gifts for the Woman Who Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

GAEA Black and White Gift Set These oil and vinegar bottles are super chic and the perfect accessory for a...

December 2, 2016

20 Store-Bought Party Appetizers so Good No One Will Know They Aren’t Homemade

GAEA Organic Mixed Marinated Olives Absolutely no cocktail party is complete without a dish of these tiny flavor bombs. Read...

December 2, 2016

Scoundrels on the Shelf- How do You Know Which Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Buy?

Healthy eating enthusiasts and olive oil lovers of the world are waiting expectantly for the new Mediterranean harvest. Ninety-five percent...

December 2, 2016

HGTV Style for $100 or Less

Oil and Vinegar Set Opa! Hand these ideal hostess gifts out at holiday parties and you’ll be the most popular...

December 1, 2016

Holiday Recipes

Green Bean Salad with Clementines, Bulgur Wheat and Feta If you don’t have coarse Dijon you can definitely use regular,...

November 22, 2016

Warning Sounded on This Year’s Olive Oil Harvest

However, this year Italy has a number of factors working against it and California will have no growth in yield...

November 22, 2016

30 Best Supermarket Products of 2016

Olive lovers: rejoice! It's never been easier to snack on flavorful marinated olives on the go, thanks to these genius...

November 4, 2016

Great Gifts for Your Favorite Cook in 2016

Gaea Black and White Gift Set A celebration of Greek cuisine, this hand-painted set is the ideal choice for food...

November 2, 2016

Everything You Need to Know About Buying the Best Organic Olive Oil

Buying good olive oil is a whole lot more than looking for the words “organic” and “extra-virgin” on the label....

November 1, 2016

For the Food and Wine Aficionado

Here's an elegant gift for your holiday host -- a Gaea black and white gift set that consists of high-end...

October 5, 2016

GAEA Natural Grape Glaze

Since coming back from my honeymoon in Greece, I have a new-found affinity for all things Greek. I find myself...

October 3, 2016

Food Awards

Welcome to our 2016 Fall Food Awards, where Lifestyle Collective bloggers review top cooking and baking products for the season....

August 29, 2016

Costco Shifts Again on Sourcing Olive Oil

After little more than a year of using olive oil from Greece for its Kirkland Siganture extra virgin olive oil,...

August 29, 2016

Debunking 4 Myths About Olive Oil

You’ve likely already heard that incorporating olive oil into your daily diet can have a myriad of health benefits. You’ve...

August 11, 2016

A Good Quick Snack

School is starting up soon and the Gaea company has come out with handy, resealable olive snack packs. They’re pitted...

August 6, 2016

Handy Snack for Olive Lovers

Here’s an interesting summer snack that requires no refrigeration: the new Gaea Olive Snack Packs. They’re individual portions of pitted...

August 3, 2016

Promoted Olive Oil Uses You’ve Never Tried

Olive oil can be an easy and healthy substitution for other cooking oils in most baked recipes, but what many...

July 11, 2016

The Best Healthy Snacks on Store Shelves

Found: your favorite new healthy snacks. We tested all the latest chips, cookies, bars, and more to bring you the...

June 28, 2016

Branding Briefing: How Some Greek Olive Farmers Are Making More Money Selling Less Oil

Neighboring growers called him a “mad man” and objected to his new-fangled farming methods. They worried it wasn’t sustainable. But...

May 27, 2016

Here’s What You Need To Know Before Buying Olive Oil

True extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is yummy, full of antioxidants, and it helps reduce your risk of heart disease,...

May 18, 2016

The FDA May Crack Down on Fraudulent Olive Oil

Last week, Money published an article examining counterfeit olive oil, one of many specialty items that's fallen victim to the...

May 12, 2016

That Olive Oil You;re Cooking With? It’s Probably Fake

A federal agency is about to pay urgent attention to oil fraud. That’s because the liquid substance is routinely thinned...

May 9, 2016

Proposed Olive Oil Testing Would Look For Unpure or Mislabeled Products

Amid growing questions about the alleged mislabeling of olive oil, a congressional committee is asking the U.S. Food and Drug...

May 5, 2016

10 Studying Snacks to Help You Ace Your Finals

Chocolate can help boost energy & endorphin levels. Make a healthier version of your fave pudding recipe by slipping in...

April 8, 2016

Largest Ever Bust of Counterfeit Foods Finds Gruesome Stuff, Including Monkey Meat

The International Criminal Police Organization, better known as INTERPOL, has seized approximately 11,000 U.S. tons of counterfeit foods as part...

March 2, 2016

100 Cleanest Packaged Food Awards 2016: Condiments, Spreads, & Sauces

This EVOO is fresh, fruity, and organic. Read more here

March 1, 2016

Clean Choice Awards 2016: Oils & Vinegars

A roundup of the world’s best EVOO’s wouldn’t be complete without a classic variety from Greece. Read more here

December 23, 2015

Try These Holiday Hangover Cures from Gwyneth Paltrow’s Wellness Expert

As an integrative medical practitioner, Vicky Vlachonis, author of The Body Doesn't Lie, is in charge of keeping some very...

December 8, 2015

GAEA-Fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil

With olives pressed within three hours of being picked, this oil features herby and fruity undertones ($18.99 for 17 fluid...

December 8, 2015

Food Trends

Hand-harvested and packed in resealable pouches, GAEA’s Greek olive snack packs are preservative-free, liquid-free, pitted and come in Kalamata, Green...

December 3, 2015

Healthy Presents: Shop For the Health Nut in Your Family

Gaea Extra Virgin Olive Oil Read more here

November 20, 2015

Hot Stuff in Celebrity Circles

Vicky Vlachonis went from treating dancers in The Royal Ballet to tending to health-minded stars like Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Richie...

October 21, 2015

Here are the 50 Healthiest, Tastiest Packaged Foods You Can Put in Your Cart

Tapas to go? Snack time just got way chichi. Each gym-bag-ready 60-calorie pouch is exactly how you'd sate a savory...

October 16, 2015

The Impostors That May Be Hiding in Your Olive Oil

There are more than 700 varieties of olives in the world, but upwards of 70 percent of the olive oil...

August 18, 2015

Beyond Seamless: A Great Shopping List for Food-Lovers

Looking for a way to support the Greek economy? How about some Mediterranean extra-virgin olive oil! Hand-picked olives are pressed...

August 15, 2015

Greece Gets Something Right!

Greece’s economy may be pressed on all sides by austerity measures, capital controls, and political forces within and without. But...

August 7, 2015

Greek Olive Oil Producer GAEA Growing the U.S. Market From South Florida

A major producer of high-quality olive oil in Greece — GAEA S.A. (pronounced GUY-uh) — has launched a new initiative...

July 6, 2015

To Drizzle: An Olive Oil For Every Occasion

Gaea’s extra-virgin oils, distinctive and reasonably priced, debut this week. Among the choices is Sitia, which is crushed from koroneiki...

June 1, 2015

How Retailers Can Take Advantage of the Olive Oil Boom

In my 10 years in the olive oil business, I have seen a lot of change but also a lot...

June 1, 2015

Greece’s GAEA Ready to Claim Its Share of the U.S. Olive Oil Category

Up until now, according to David Neuman, the new CEO at Gaea North America, Greek olive oil has played a...

April 27, 2015

Costco Embraces Greek Extra-Virgin Olive Oil Amid Italian Crop’s Woes

Costco Wholesale has switched from Italy to Greece as the source of the extra-virgin olive oil for its Kirkland Signature...

April 23, 2015

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Exec: You Wouldn’t Buy Rotten Meat or Stale Bread, So Why Are You Buying Rotten Olive Oil?

Claims that much of the extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) sold in US supermarkets is not ‘extra virgin’ at all...

April 22, 2015

The Olive Oil You’re Buying is Probably a Rip Off

The olive oil you're buying probably isn't as healthy as you think. About 70% of the olive oil Americans buy...

April 7, 2015

All Oil is Not Created Equal

Msnbc’s Seema Iyer sits down with Gaea CEO David Neuman to discuss mislabeled and fraudulent Olive Oil products stemming from...