Pluma SA, Manjakandriana, Madagascar
Pluma SA raises Certified Animal Welfare Approved by A Greener World (AGW) chickens on a small farm in Ampasimpotsy, in the Manjakandriana district of Madagascar's Analamanga region. The farm runs a flock of 800 birds on around 1 hectare and employs a local team of around 10 people, enabling daily attention to the health and well-being of the birds while contributing to employment opportunities in the community. The birds have continuous outdoor access to natural vegetation and shade where they…
Organic and Regenerative: Building momentum with a welcoming approach
Regenerative viticulture is moving quickly from niche conversation to mainstream priority, and with good reason. Growers are dealing with harsher drought patterns, soil erosion, tighter margins, and greater disease pressure, all while being asked to demonstrate real environmental progress. A report for The Drinks Business by Andrew Neather about a recent forum hosted by regenerative winemaker Domaine Lafage in Roussillon highlighted a wider (and healthy) debate in the sector about entry points. Should regenerative programs require organic certification as a gateway,…
Savouidakis SA, Agia Varvara, Crete, Greece
Savouidakis SA is a family-owned olive oil producer based in Agia Varvara, a mountain village at the heart of Crete, set between the sites of the ancient palaces of Knossos and Phaistos. Founded in 2012 by Ioannis Savouidakis, the business now supplies customers across Europe, North America, and beyond, with a wide range of olive oils, from extra virgin and organic to Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) and infused varieties. The olive groves supplying Savouidakis SA are spread across the…
Estates Costa Lazaridi, Drama and Attica, Greece
Estates Costa Lazaridi is one of Greece’s most celebrated family-owned wineries, founded in 1979 by Costa Lazaridi in the northern region of Drama. Set against the dramatic mountain landscapes of northern Greece and bordered by Natura 2000 protected zones around Mounts Falakro, Menoikio, and Orvilos, the estate has grown from a family vision into a landmark of Greek wine, with vineyards spanning Drama in the north and the shores of Lake Marathon in Attica, just outside Athens. The estate is…
Grove New World
Humans have grown olives in the Mediterranean for thousands of years—probably since the start of agriculture over 10,000 years ago. Today, they are grown commercially in similar climates worldwide, including California, Argentina, Australia, and South Africa. Despite being hardy, olive trees have specific requirements for successful production. They thrive in well-drained, neutral to slightly alkaline soils but struggle with high humidity, especially in summer. While they tolerate extreme temperatures, deep frosts can cause significant losses. Olive trees require temperatures of…
