Cold Pressed Olive Oil: Benefits & What It Means
Award-Winning EVOO, Packed with Polyphenols for Taste and Health
At The Governor, we produce award-winning cold pressed and organic extra virgin olive oil, made with care in the sunlit groves of Corfu. Our Limited Edition and Premium Organic EVOOs are recognised worldwide, not just for their bold, distinctive flavour but also for their high polyphenol levels.
Rich in naturally occurring polyphenols, including oleocanthal and oleacein, The Governor contains compounds that have attracted considerable scientific interest for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Research into these fascinating olive oil polyphenols continues to explore their potential role in health and wellbeing, making high-polyphenol extra virgin olive oil an increasingly important area of nutritional research.
What Does Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil Really Mean?
The term “cold pressed” originates from age old olive oil traditions, when olives were crushed using stone mills.
Today, The Governor EVOO is produced using modern cold extraction techniques rather than traditional presses. The olives are mechanically crushed and the oil separated using centrifugation, with temperatures carefully controlled throughout the process.
Under EU rules, the term “cold extraction” may be used when the olive oil is obtained at temperatures below 27°C. This carefully controlled process helps preserve the oil’s natural aromas, flavours and valuable phenolic compounds.
Today, we use advanced techniques to build on these traditional methods. At our Olive Fabrica, where The Governor EVOO is made, we cold extract the oil using carefully controlled centrifugation.
By keeping extraction temperatures well below industry limits, we protect the oil’s valuable polyphenols and preserve its fresh, fruity aroma. Extracting at lower temperatures means we get less oil, but the result is a much higher quality product, rich in antioxidants and full of fresh aromas and flavours.
Cold Pressed vs. Cold Extracted: What’s the Difference?
- Greater purity and nutritional value
- Reduced oxidation and exposure to air or heat
- Consistent flavour and polyphenol content
The Health Benefits of Organic & Cold Pressed Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Choosing cold-extracted extra virgin olive oil such as The Governor can form part of a healthy, balanced Mediterranean-style diet.
Research suggests enjoying extra virgin olive oil regularly plays a beneficial role in
- Heart and cardiovascular health
- Inflammation and inflammatory processes
- Brain and cognitive health
- Metabolic and blood sugar health
- Protection against oxidative stress
- Healthy ageing
Sustainability from Grove to Globe
- Eco-friendly and regenerative farming practices
- Water conservation and biodiversity protection
- Olive groves situated beside the untouched Korission Lagoon, home to flamingos, butterflies, and turtles
Both are available in elegant 500ml bottles and are proudly recognised as among the best olive oils of 2026.
Taste the Difference with The Governor
When you choose The Governor's cold pressed and organic extra virgin olive oil, you're not just enhancing your meals—you're nourishing your body and supporting a legacy of excellence, sustainability, and health.
DIO-Certified Organic
We’re proud to share that The Governor extra virgin olive oil is now certified organic by DIO, Greece’s leading Organic Products Control & Certification Organization. This certification guarantees our oil is produced without synthetic chemicals, meeting strict EU organic standards for quality, sustainability, and purity.