Working with Nature
not against it

At Oleaphen, we're committed to playing the infinite game of wellness and sustainability. Our core values revolve around the symbiotic relationship between human health and environmental well-being.

We believe in nurturing the microbiome - both in our soil and in your gut - as the foundation for holistic wellness. Our approach goes beyond mere product creation; we're fostering a lifestyle that embraces physical, mental, and environmental health.

Through regenerative agriculture and cutting-edge extraction techniques, we produce high-potency, nutrient-dense olive oil that supports your body's natural resilience.

We're not just selling a product; we're inviting you to join a movement towards better living, one step at a time. Our mission is to inspire and empower you to reach your highest potential, creating a ripple effect of wellness that extends from our groves to your daily life and beyond.

Radically Different

Phenolic excellence

TERROIR

Cyprus's unique terroir further elevates our olive oils. Blessed with a geology found nowhere else in the world, combined with a Mediterranean climate and proximity to the sea, our groves bask in ideal conditions for olive cultivation. The intense heat of our summers, tempered by cooling sea breezes, imbues our olives with a richness and depth of flavor unmatched elsewhere.

CUTTING-EDGE EXTRACTION

Our olives are harvested at the peak of freshness, handpicked early in the season to capture their optimal flavor and health benefits. Swiftly transported in refrigerated trucks, they undergo cold extraction at our state-of-the-art mill. Here, minimal malaxation time ensures the preservation of delicate flavors and phenolic componds, resulting in an unparalleled taste experience and the highest phenolic olive oil avaible.

PERMACULTURE

At the heart of our exceptional olive oil lies our commitment to sustainable cultivation practices. Embracing permaculture methods, we prioritize biodiversity, fostering a harmonious ecosystem where diverse plant life, insects, and wildlife thrive. Our zero-kill policy and avoidance of pesticides, organic or otherwise, underscore our dedication to environmental stewardship.

CARBON NEGATIVE

Our olive oil is not just carbon-neutral—it's carbon negative. From cultivation to distribution, we sequester more carbon than we emit, actively fighting climate change. For every liter of our olive oils it is 16 kg of carbon that are sequestreted in our groves.

And with full traceability from grove to table, you can trust that every bottle embodies our values of quality, integrity, and environmental responsibility.

Our Ethics

Beyond Organic

Carbon Negative

Pesticide and Pollutant Free

Vegan & Cruelty Free

Regenerative Agriculture

Traceability & Transparency

Community Engagement

Meet the Team

Nicolas Netien

Nicolas Netien is a renowned expert in the field of olive oil production, particularly celebrated for his work on polyphenols. He has dedicated his career to advancing the quality and health benefits of olive oil. Nicolas holds the world record for the highest concentration of polyphenols in olive oil, achieving a remarkable 4943 mg per liter. This achievement has set a new standard in the industry, highlighting the potent antioxidant properties and health benefits of high-polyphenol olive oils.

In 2024, Nicolas became a founding member of Oleaphen, a company dedicated to making high-phenolic olive oil accessible to a broader audience. Oleaphen aims to educate consumers on the health benefits of polyphenol-rich olive oil and ensure that this superior quality product reaches as many people as possible. Through his pioneering work and commitment to excellence, Nicolas Netien continues to be a leading figure in the olive oil industry, promoting better health through his innovative and high-quality olive oil products.

A passionate teacher and lecturer, Nicolas’ mission is to help speed up the world’s transition towards sustainable and circular production systems.
He has been awarded the rank of Knight of the Order of Agricultural Merit by the French Republic for his work in the field of agro-ecology.

Elena Christoforos

Elena Christoforos is the owner and manager of Akaki Grove, a farm known for its commitment to permaculture and sustainable agriculture.

Elena's passion for nature began in childhood, exploring the outdoors with simple tools and a camera, and reading books on the natural world.

Her dedication to health and wellness includes a focus on psychology, nutrition, and sports—especially tennis. Active in sports teams since middle school, she became an ITF tennis coach in 2024.

Elena's career path includes studying in the UK, working in mental health, and engaging with autistic children, which sparked her interest in high phenolic extra virgin olive oil (HPEVOO).

At Oleaphen, Elena blends her passions to create products and environments that benefit people and the planet. Her farm produces olives and citrus using permaculture methods, emphasizing biodiversity. She believes in the importance of educating the youth for a better future and loves research and innovation, continually exploring the potential of Oleaphen's products to enhance lives and the environment.

Elena's holistic approach and dedication are key to the Oleaphen team.

Nicholas Schizas

Coming from the UK, producing olive oil was the last thing Nick ever thought he would be involved in. However, when studies came out in 2011 about all the health benefits High Phenolic Olive Oil offers, it grabbed his attention to the point that he had to follow his past generations and set his focus upon the olive oil industry.

Nick originally worked in the football industry and was a licensed FIFA agent to professional football players across major leagues in Europe, Asia, North and South America.

Since giving some High Phenolic for players to try and the positive response they gave, in addition to the feedback from friends and family, he had to turn his focus on naturally developing high levels of polyphenols in olive oil.

Nick has maintained olive groves in the Solea region of Cyprus since 2013 and sharing the strong values of the Oleaphen team, is now focused on helping people to develop their whole wellness spectrum in order to get that competitive advantage in life.

Working with Nature not against it