Sustainable Development

Sustainable Development is the development that covers the needs of today without compromising the potential of future generations to cover their own needs. In other words, it includes the aspect of care needed so that today’s growth does not undermine the development potential of future generations. Sustainable development, a Greek word in its origin - meaning the continuation and conservation of natural resources - constitutes today’s alternative solution to growth. Sustainable development is planned and realized taking into account the protection of the environment and its sustainability. Its objective is the highest possible yield of goods from the environment, without, however, affecting the natural production of such goods, in reasonable amounts, in the future.

Sustainable Development and Olive Oil

Olive oil is that priceless element of nutrition that we Greeks have been savoring and honoring for centuries. In order for future generations to enjoy this precious gift of the earth, today more than ever, it is imperative that we all act towards ensuring its abundance in the future also. Therefore we need to turn to more environmentally friendly farming, as well as to a friendlier land use for the future generations to find.

Minerva, the first company that bottled olive oil in Greece and associated its name is with the constant quest for innovation, is acting today for the future.

In collaboration with and under the supervision of the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (MAICΗ), Minerva commits to, supports and rewards Good Agricultural Practices aimed at Sustainable Development. This is how Sustainability is achieved! Our extra virgin olive oil Chorio “Sustainable” constitutes proof of our commitment to sustainability.

By adopting Sustainable Development practices we secure the future of the natural environment, of the olive orchards and the production of olive oil. The people who live in the villages must continue to prosper and produce in the future. Chorio Sustainable from Minerva ensures that our children will continue to enjoy the great olive oil from the Greek villages, just as we are today.