The word Elia in Greek denotes both the olive fruit and the olive tree. The olive tree is the symbol of peace, victory and wisdom. In the land of our ancestors and throughout the Mediterranean coast, olive trees are in abundance. The fruit of the olive tree has been a source of both nourishment and income for thousands of years. What makes olive trees unique is that they can thrive in any terrain with minimum maintenance and trees have survived for many decades. The final pressed product, a fragrant and delicious olive oil is well known to the entire world. Olives and olive oil have been the basis of the Mediterranean diet and cuisine since antiquity.