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Mother Earth’s greatest gift.
Derived from the two Greek Words
'Mana' (Mother) & 'Yi' (Earth)

Our family-run business is dedicated to crafting premium Cypriot Extra Virgin Olive Oil from the fertile lands of Cyprus. At Manayi, we cherish Mother Earth’s greatest gift; olives. Our commitment to health and our planet is rooted in the spirit of Cypriot hospitality to bring a slice of our home to yours.

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manayioliveoil

Mother Earth’s greatest gift.
Extra Virgin Olive Oil produced in 🇨🇾
@guildoffinefood 🌟 2023
@nourishawards 🥇 2023/2024

2024 ends almost as quickly as it began. As we com

2024 ends almost as quickly as it began. As we complete our harvest recap for this year, we continue to develop our understanding and knowledge and grow in every aspect of the business.

The challenges and the obstacles we face continue into 2025. Competition from large-scale producers, fluctuating market prices, sustainability concerns coupled with the climate change and rising production costs, and the need to expand our production output to fuel the increasing demand for such high quality extra virgin olive oil.

But we continue to faces these challenges head on, driven by an unyielding passion and determination that’s rooted in tradition and a deep connection to our trees that have been nourishing our family for decades since we purchased the property and land here 25 years ago.

2024 has proved to be another milestone year for us here at Manayi.

- Our co-director Demetra is now a certified olive oil sommelier with @esao_spain & @oliveoiltimes . This invaluable experience has enabled Demetra to widen her network among the leading olive oil enthusiasts and professionals which in turn has armed us with a greater knowledge of ways to continue to improve the work we do. Her own page @oliveoilthings is now live so we encourage you to please follow as she provides essential information and knowledge about all things olive oil related.
- The food farmer markets and their support with our extended friends @brookgreenmarket and @duckpondmarket . The incredible support from the people that have come to sample our products and those that continue to stayloyal to us.
- This year’s harvest yielded our best ever acidity levels achieved at 0.23%
- Achieving Gold ⭐️⭐️⭐️ at this year’s @nourishawards for our Extra VIrgin Olive Oil and also for our Chilli Olive Green Paste

We continue to be driven by a commitment to quality and authenticity. This dedication fuels the relentless pursuit of excellence, ensuring that every bottle of extra virgin olive oil embodies the care, craftsmanship, and love from our home to yours

Special mention to our man behind the lens @akotsonias
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Love
Artemis, George, Demetra and big John ❤️

Harvest Recap 2024 Part 3 - Pruning the 🌳 🌳

Harvest Recap 2024 Part 3
- Pruning the 🌳 🌳 🌳

Once harvest was completed, our attention turned to the process of pruning the trees. This turned out to be a bigger job than expected as some of the trees were beginning to grow too high; making it challenging to reach the olives of which we were able to pick out enough to fill a half a dozen jars.

We brought in an agronomist who along with his team guided us through this essential bit of maintenance work. We’re excited to see how the trees will look in the months to come.

I love experimenting with different breakfast idea

I love experimenting with different breakfast ideas otherwise, I get bored! 😄

On this particular day, I was fasting from dairy and meat, so I kept it vegan. I often add sardines, scrambled eggs, or salmon for a protein boost, but today was all about plant-based goodness! 🌱✨

I hope this inspires you to get creative with our Manayi products! Stay tuned for more ideas coming your way.

And remember, always pan-fry with extra virgin olive oil! 🌿 It’s not just delicious; it’s also great for your gut and packed with anti-inflammatory benefits. Plus, olive paste is loaded with polyphenols too!!

#healthyfood #breakfast #extravirginoliveoil #olive #olivepaste #vegan #veganbreakfast #tomato #corncake #kimchi #cravings

Harvest 2024 Recap Part 2 ☀️ 🫒 🌳 The w

Harvest 2024 Recap Part 2 ☀️ 🫒 🌳

The work just doesn’t stop once we have harvested our olives. With the change of seasons that fast approach, there is an urgency to attend to various maintenance work required on the land.

The first step is re digging up the soil which means resetting and relaying our irrigation system as well to avoid damage to the pipes. We then check for any holes that may be causing water leeks so that minimal amount of water is wasted and lost; replacing any parts where necessary.

We have Mr Panayiotis who is a local resident in Alethriko and family friend who helped look after the grove whilst the Village House was being rented out during the Noughties period and when big John could only come intermittently throughout the years to check on the progress.

We’re very fortunate here at the Village House as the water is coming directly from two wells located on our land so we thankfully never go short.

Part 3 coming later this week where we give you a deeper insight into the pruning process of our 🌳

#harvest #oliveoil #evoo #cyprus #health #wellbeing
#meditteraneandiet #cyprus #agriculture #independentbusiness

Harvest 2024. Our most challenging harvest yet wi

Harvest 2024.
Our most challenging harvest yet with decisions that needed to be made on the spot on how to navigate through the unexpected obstacles facing our way.

It’s a physical and emotional 🎢 Each year we continue to learn, each year we continue to improve. We will be sharing over the course of the next week the process undergone to provide you with what is our best quality extra virgin olive oil yet 🙂.
We also have been contemplating the idea of finally accepting volunteers as well for next year to be a part of this special time of the year for us. Something we’re still trying to figure out logistics with. In the meantime, we hope the recap posts to come can give you more of an insight into the work and graft involved from branch to bottle 🙂 🫒

This year’s harvest process was a little different than previous years. The collective decision was made to pick the olives earlier than we’ve done before. And this always is determined by a number of factors including potential rainfall as the season turns, olives ripening, trees visibly becoming heavy which consequently can mean olives potentially also falling.

October 14th was the date set. We begin with Day 1. We say Day 1 because this year we staggered the process over 3 days. So the end of Day 1 we’re already preparing the need for Day 2.

Music featured on slide 3 is also from our co-founder Artemis when he is not in farming mode. @wooddriftmusic

Let’s go 💪 🌳

#harvest #olive oil #evoo #healthyliving #wellbeing #cyprus

🔥 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🔥 We are thrilled to cele

🔥 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 🔥

We are thrilled to celebrate our Nourish Awards win and new harvest by giving away 100 FREE bottles of our spicy chilli oil! 🌶️

Just cover the postage costs to get your hands on these little bottles of spice.

How to Enter:

1. Make sure you’re following Manayi if you’re not already!
2. Tag a friend in this post!
3. Don’t forget to mention this giveaway post in your story!

Deadline to enter is Midnight November 9th.
We will pick the winners from all the entries received soon after!!!

Let’s share the love and heat together! 🔥 Don’t miss out on this hot opportunity!

#ManayiGiveaway #ChilliOilLove #Halloween #FreeGiveaway

🎉 Exciting news! Our Extra Virgin Olive Oil and

🎉 Exciting news! Our Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Chilli paste both won top awards at the Nourish 2024 awards! 🏆🌶️

We’re so proud of our team and products for shining bright!

✨ George attended the gala and had a blast celebrating with other industry leaders.

Our Extra Virgin Olive Oil has sold out, but stay tuned for pre-order updates! 🛒

Sign up for our subscription list on our website for exclusive news & to be told first on when our new harvest arrives.

To celebrate, we’re giving away some of our products - more details coming soon.

Stay tuned! 💚💚

#Nourishawards #AwardWinners #HealthyEating #Giveaway #extravirginoliveoil

Live transmission from the Village House 🇨🇾

Live transmission from the Village House 🇨🇾

Each day of October is precious now for the olive trees.
We try to forecast and set a date to harvest and plan accordingly.
This year the judgement call has been made and we are bringing forward the date; a few weeks earlier than expected.

It’s officially an early harvest for us.
These olives are ready.
We are ready 💪 ❤️
Tomorrow we harvest 😎

#oliveoil #manayi #cypriotolives #cyprus #evoo
#extravirginoliveoil #earlyharvest

Cold extracted Vs Cold Pressed And what does cold

Cold extracted Vs Cold Pressed
And what does cold mean?
Check out reel for the answers!

P.s we cold extract our extra virgin olive oil 🤍

#oliveoil #manayi #extravirginoliveoil #virginoliveoil #evoo

A message from us to simply say 🙏 ❤️(watch

A message from us to simply say
🙏 ❤️(watch until the end
#freegift #evoo #cyprus #mediterraneandiet #healthyliving

@nissimezedakia in Palmers Green, North London was

@nissimezedakia in Palmers Green, North London was the perfect spot for this passionate union of minds a few weeks back.
We Greek Cypriots love a meze. It represents much more than just food; it’s a cherished cultural and social experience that honors hospitality with generosity and warmth; the Mediterranean way of life that’s in our DNA.

@asimakis was the first chef to take a chance on us whilst he was head chef for @piedaterrerestaurant. Having his seal of approval from a Michelin Star Chef of his calibre proved a significant springboard to approach other leading chefs in the city. Good old fashion word of mouth and recommendation is still the golden key in this industry.
We cannot thank him enough and excited to see the reveal of his next project in the fall. Please give this talent a follow if you haven’t already. He’s one of many chefs from 🇬🇷 right now leading the way in what we have to offer.

We have been admiring and supporting Alex’s work and passion behind his @souvlakination_ project which has deservedly garnered interest at a meteoric pace thanks to contemporary perspective on traditional Greek and Cypriot foods. We’re also huge fans so why are you not following him yet..??

Thank you Carl, Andrea and to the entire team at Nissi for your warm welcome and hospitality.
We’re thrilled to also now be official EVOO provider for the guys. Make it a date in your calander to visit and sample for yourself.

CROUTONS. Who doesn’t love croutons 😎
And it’s not only so easy to make but also ensuring no food waste with any bread in your kitchen going stale.

Try it over the long weekend and add to your juicy summer salads.
If you’ve not had a chance to check out great value bundle deals on our website then what are you waiting for??
Healthy Olive Oil every day 😎
Your heart will thank you for it ❤️ 🫒

#mediterraneandiet #extravirginiliveoil #cyorus

A perfect topping to give your pizza 🍕 that ✨

A perfect topping to give your pizza 🍕 that ✨ touch. Just one of many ways to enjoy our Chilli 🌶️ Infused Olive Oil.
And at just £6.00 per bottle there is no excuse for not using healthy and delicious olive oil on your dishes. Stay away from the main supermarket shelves that stock any olive oil. There is much we will be sharing in the coming weeks that we hope will recalibrate how you view and use olive oil.

Available on our website to purchase and also within our bundle packages while stocks last.

Artemis here with head chef Mustafa @vorilondon. P

Artemis here with head chef Mustafa @vorilondon. Proud suppliers these last 12 months for their olive oil.
Since opening at the end of 2022, the team here have carved a deserved reputation as one of the finest dining experiences for Greek cuisine in London.

They share the same passion and ethos as ourselves for using and sourcing high quality produce from the source. This X-factor touch is clearly demonstrated with the exquisite menu on display that changes and evolves with the seasons

The restaurant is stunningly designed to make it feel like a modern Greek taverna, making it a contemporary classic experience located in the heart of Holland Park, West London. Make it a date in your Calander.

Generation love ❤️ It’s always a heartwarmi

Generation love ❤️
It’s always a heartwarming occasion when family members can join us on market days.. Huge congrats to Samantha for the excellent job in bringing a community together with @loveyourn21 through a shared passion and ethos to showcase independent businesses to the area we grew up in throughout our childhood years.
Our market schedule is now in full swing and it’s been great to see our loyal and dedicated customer base growing.

Future market dates you can catch us at this month and in September.

Aug 10: @brookgreenmarket
Sept 1: @duckpondmarket Ruislip
Sept 8: @duckpondmarket Highgate @lauderdalehouse
Sept 14: @brookgreenmarket
Nov 10: @loveyourn21

🫒Less Precious, More Generous 🌿 We’ve lis

🫒Less Precious, More Generous 🌿

We’ve listened to your feedback, and for those who prefer cooking with Virgin olive oil, we’ve added it to our latest bundle deals at unbeatable prices! Treat yourself and shop now on our website before they’re gone! 💸

#oliveoil #bundledeal #cooking #specialoffer #payday #evoo #extavirginoliveoil #manayi #cookingtime #healthyfood #shopsmall

Less Precious, More Generous. ☀️ 🫒 Our sum

Less Precious, More Generous. ☀️ 🫒
Our summer bundle packages are a perfect way to ensure you can enjoy our healthy Olive Oil and Olive Paste; and in abundance 🙂

Our Virgin Olive Oil is THE healthier alternative to using either sunflower or vegetable oil for all your every day cooking and roasting.
Grab your bundle options now from our website.
Link is in our biog 👆🏻👆🏻

In the food industry one headline that has dominat

In the food industry one headline that has dominated the news has been regarding the spike in price of olive oil. The pinch has been felt everywhere and what is alarming is the price increase of increasingly bad quality olive oil.
And although the primary cause of this is a combination of poor harvest in the major producing countries and adverse weather conditions, the problem unfortunately runs much deeper.

Only last month @lbc reported a rise in freight crime targeting ‘high-value foods’ such as olive oil further enhancing its ‘liquid gold status’.
In Cyprus , we are hearing reports of olive trees being ripped from the soil and taken away in desperation. It’s a situation becoming increasingly worrying for us as independent producers to have to navigate through.

Our extended blog piece on this very important topic expands on the issues that have caused the price of your extra virgin olive oil to sky rocket almost by 100% in the last 12 months. It also points to how we should recalibrate our perspective of one of mother earth’s greatest gift to us.

It’s why we’ve decided to introduce a more affordable Olive Oil alongside our award winning EVOO. And which is still far healthier to use for your everyday cooking than any vegetable or sunflower oil. FACT

Blog post is now live on our website.
“The Surge in Olive Oil Prices Explained”

New stockist 🚨/ Tasting Launch 📣 Saturday 1

New stockist 🚨/ Tasting Launch 📣
Saturday 18th May:
From 11am @andreasveg

If you’re in the West London area of Chelsea this Saturday, our dream team will be behind the tables again to offer up a delightful culinary range of tasting treats with our friends @andreasveg ; the latest stockists of of our award winning EVOO and Olive Paste products.
It’s been a diligent process in our journey here to make our products available to purchase from outlets that share the same ethos and passion for delivering the absolute premium produce possible and most importantly, direct from the source.

@andreasveg a family run independent business with Cypriot origins founded by Andreas alongwith his daughters Tilly and Tabbi. They have been providing stunning fresh food produce since their journey began back in Chiswick 17 years ago before relocating to their stunning premises in Chelsea in 2012.

So come along if you’re passing through. We have the wizard himself 🧑‍🍳@ben_ruters returning once again and also showcasing his delicious bread options including

Focaccia with Asparagus & Tomato
Focaccia classic with garlic & rosemary
Olive & Sourdough Bread

Sat 18th may
Time: We begin from 11am
6-8 Cale Street
Chelsea SW3 3QU

So we had our belated annual post Christmas/NY din

So we had our belated annual post Christmas/NY dinner a few weeks back. It’s not so easy scheduling our time together as Demetra is now based in Cyprus since successfully completing her Olive Oil Sommelier course and where she will be overseeing logistics on the ground there. And we thought what better place to celebrate than with the incredible team who took a leap of faith with us from the get go.

We have been a huge admirer of Head Chef @asimakis work for a while and it’s been a joy working with him and gaining a deeper insight into the talent and natural flair and creativity from his kitchen which is reflective of his personality and generosity; Cooking from the heart for the heart.
And as he now moves to the next exciting chapter of his journey, we were able to experience his signature dishes that have kept @piedaterrerestaurant status as the longest serving Michelin Star restaurant in London.
The reigns have now been passed onto Pied a Terre’s new Head Chef @pkearsey whose midas touch to Asimakis signatures dishes were in abundance. Coupled with the impeccable hosting from Head Sommelier Ciaran @21ciaran.b , it was a world class dining experience we were treated to that was fitting of the celebrations on the night. It’s been a partnership that we’re excited to see continue and grow with head chef Phil.

And what better timing than now to also announce that our new website is finally completed and now live. Over time we are excited to build on the current look as we work on our ideas to expand into other areas of interest and needs of our growing customer base. As always we welcome any feedback so we can ensure it is the most user friendly experience possible.

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