Olive oil production is expected to surpass 300,000 tonnes during this year's crop, recovering from a low 135,000 tonnes last year - one of the worst years for the sector - according to estimates made by the Agricultural Development Ministry on Wednesday.

Infobank Hellastat conducted a survey that revealed olive oil intake has dropped in Greece over the last couple of years, as a result of lower incomes.  Consumers are cutting costs wherever they can, even in basic food necessities.  

The crisis is for some a time to try new things, new ideas, new ventures. For Katerina Gounaris it is a time to manufacture and market her own completely pure olive oil soap.