We are in the middle of harvest and so far we have hosted at Biolea a number of volunteers from all over the world: Slovenia, the United States, Canada, Israel, Australia, Spain and Austria! We are very excited that so many young volunteers have traveled to Crete to learn about harvesting olive groves. We hope they have a great experience
Some final remarks from our two summer marketing interns Amandine from France and Chirine from Lebanon. It was a pleasure having them at Biolea!
AMANDINE PRIMAT
“After holidays in Crete one year before, I decided to know more about this country that’s why I have done my internship in Biolea to complete my diploma.
First of all I want to thank all the Dimitriadis family. George for the knowledges that he communicated me during these 2 months, Chloe for her patient and help everyday and Christine for listening and her availability outside of work.
If you come in Biolea, you will be welcoming by very nice person for sure! Thanks to them the life in Crete was easy and pleasant.
Then, about the work, I learned many things about farming ( a great experience when you live in a city!), how to produce high quality and of course marketing. These people are passionate and I think is the most important.
I learned also about greek culture, one thing is sure : I really enjoyed the fresh food giving by the neighber! I had the chance to visit many places in Crete and had good memories.
I wish the best for these people, this company and hope to come in Biolea as soon as possible to see them again ! Wish a good harvest for this year!”
CHIRINE ALAYAN
“After studying food culture and communications in Italy, I had a great opportunity to go to Crete and experience the Greek food culture which is highly dependent on olive oil. Biolea was the right place for me to learn about artisanal olive oil in terms of history, traditions and at the same time sustainable production. I learned how a small-scale business can run and practiced hands on marketing. I was also very happy to be among Biolea’s family that showed me warm hospitality and made me feel like home.”
INTERNING AT BIOLEA ASTRIKAS ESTATE 