Quality reflected in every drop
European extra virgin olive oil
The category of virgin olive oil with the strictest limits under European Union law, obtained from olives solely by mechanical or other physical means.
Information and promotion programme · Finland and Sweden
Two European products, one message: sustainable European agriculture
EU Drops & Bites is a three-year information and promotion programme, co-funded by the European Union, that presents European extra virgin olive oil and European dried grapes in Finland and Sweden, together with the European Union framework for sustainable agriculture, quality and traceability that applies to them.
Sustainable agriculture, quality and trust
Promoting sustainable agricultural production is a strategic priority of the European Union. It rests on responsible farming practices, stringent quality and safety standards, and transparency and traceability at every stage of the value chain.
EU Drops & Bites highlights these values through two emblematic European products: extra virgin olive oil and dried grapes. Through information and promotion activities in Finland and Sweden, the programme aims to raise awareness of how these products are produced, the European standards they must meet, and the role of sustainable agriculture in protecting the climate and the environment.
The programme was selected under the European Union topic for information and promotion programmes on sustainable Union agriculture, AGRIP-SIMPLE-2025-IM-SUSTAINABLE.
The products
Natural sweetness, authentic character
European dried grapes
Produced from selected grape varieties, with harvesting, processing and drying carried out to defined specifications that preserve their quality and sensory characteristics.
Four pillars of the European production model
The European production model is based on four pillars.
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Quality
Production follows strict European standards that ensure consistent quality throughout every stage of the production process.
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Safety & traceability
Comprehensive control systems and full traceability are applied throughout every stage of the production chain, enhancing transparency and strengthening consumer confidence.
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Responsible production practices
Production methods are based on responsible practices that comply with the requirements of the European regulatory framework, promoting prudent management of natural resources.
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Sustainability
European production methods incorporate the principles of sustainable agri-food production, contributing to the broader objectives of the European Union for a more sustainable and resilient agri-food sector.
Recipes
Recipes for everyday cooking with European extra virgin olive oil and European dried grapes, with quantities, timings and step-by-step instructions.
Olive oil
Warm greens with olive oil and lemon
Boiled leafy greens dressed with extra virgin olive oil, lemon and salt: a simple side dish in which the flavour of the oil comes through clearly.
Olive oil
Tomato bruschetta with olive oil
Toasted country bread with ripe tomatoes, garlic, basil and extra virgin olive oil. Salting and draining the tomatoes first keeps the bread crisp.
Olive oil
Spaghetti with olive oil, garlic and chilli
A classic pasta dish made with a few ingredients. A little of the pasta cooking water combines with the olive oil to form a light sauce.
News & activities
EU Drops & Bites: a website for European extra virgin olive oil and dried grapes
The programme’s website presents European extra virgin olive oil and European dried grapes, the European production model behind them and a first set of recipes, in English, Swedish, Finnish and Greek.
