About Us | Lesperides

THE NAME

“Lesperides” is a local – forgotten – word for the farmers. By using it we want to create a connection with the past and the traditional farming practices, without the use of unnecessary chemicals. It symbolises the respect for the old. The word “Lesperides” together with the illustrated plow create a logo that is well balanced and modern, and simultaneously bringing in mind the traditional character of the company.

HISTORY

Drosos family has its routes in Asia Minor, as most of the inhabitants of Kos Island have. For 3 generations now we keep using the traditional farming practices that were evolved through experience and pass from generation to generation.

OUR MISSION

Our goal is to exceed the expectations of our consumers by oﬀering the ﬁnest olive oil and tranditional products. In order to achieve this goal we have instituted the strictest standards according to the European regulations and our quality system is certiﬁed by HACCP and ISO.

HIPPOCRATES ISLAND

Our products are produced in Kos, an island in Greece which is known for its history. It’s the homeland of Hippocrates, the father of medicine, who not only separated medicine from religion, but also taught us the importance of a healthy diet.

”Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food” – (Hippocrates 460-377 BC)

HANDMADE KOS PRODUCTS

Our product list applies the same philosophy and principles of the Hippocratic diet. We produce products that are base on Hellenic local recipes and herbs, like edible olives and tomato “spoon” sweet.

ORKOS EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL

“Orkos” is a Greek word which means “oath”. Our olive oil took its name from Hippocrates’ oath, which is written in all packages, in ancient Greek, so that all consumers will be able to taste high quality olive oil and understand the origin and the values of “ORKOS’’.