The Governor EVOO

Welcome to the UK home of The Governor Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oils.

We are proud to be part of this extraordinary project, working closely with the Dafnis family, a genuine, passionate family dedicated to producing some of the healthiest extra virgin olive oils in the world.

At the heart of everything we do is a belief that food should nourish, support health, and be enjoyed with confidence. As a health-conscious family, we have always sought out authentic, natural ingredients to support our lifestyle, which is what led us to discover The Governor.

From Discovery to Expertise

Our journey began on the beautiful island of Corfu, where we first encountered the Dafnis family and their pioneering work in high-phenolic olive oil. What started as curiosity quickly became a passion.

Since then, that passion has deepened into expertise. Today, as a certified Olive Oil Sommelier, Maria has undertaken professional training through internationally recognised institutions, gaining advanced knowledge in olive oil tasting, quality assessment, production methods and health-related compounds such as polyphenols.

This certification allows us not only to source exceptional olive oil but also to confidently guide our customers in understanding what truly defines quality, beyond labels and marketing claims.

The Governor EVOO

What makes The Governor so special is the unwavering commitment to quality. Generations of knowledge, combined with scientific innovation, result in a product that is exactly what it should be: 100% high-phenolic, organic olive juice, not a mass-produced imitation.

Spyros and George Dafnis represent the younger generations of the family and have transformed traditional olive oil production into something extraordinary. They were among the first producers globally to focus on high-phenolic olive oil, creating a product that is now internationally recognised for both its quality and its health benefits.

A Hands-On Journey

Shortly after our first visit, we returned to Corfu to take part in the olive harvest ourselves, from hand-picking the olives to witnessing the pressing process just hours later.

This experience was truly unforgettable. Tasting the freshly pressed oil straight from the mill reinforced everything we had learned: that timing, care, and precision are essential to preserving both flavour and nutritional value.

Why We Share The Governor

As our understanding grew, through hands-on experience, research, and formal sommelier training, so did our desire to share this exceptional olive oil with others.

There is a great deal of misinformation in the olive oil world. Our mission is to help you navigate it with confidence, to recognise true quality, understand health benefits, and enjoy olive oil as it was meant to be experienced.

From Our Family to Yours

We hope that, like us, you will enjoy one of the finest cold-pressed EVOO our planet has to offer, not just for its flavour, but for the role it can play in supporting a healthier, more mindful way of living.