Sustainability: Eco-Conscious Choices
We’re committed to sustainability as much as we’re committed to quality. Learn about our eco-friendly practices, from responsibly sourcing our algae to practicing organic farming for our olives. Here, you’ll find all the information you need to know that your purchase supports not just your health but the health of our planet.
EPA and DHA in fish come from algae.
Smaller fish eat it, and it travels up the food chain from there.
More people are beginning to understand this!
Algae-Derived Omega-3s
Algae-derived Omega-3s are much more sustainable and environmentally friendly, cultivated in huge indoor fermentation pools. They are free of contaminants, heavy metals and pesticide residues1.
Sustainable & Ethical
1/3 of the world’s oceans are overfished. 2/3 are fished to their maximum sustainable yield. Fish oil has a huge impact on marine ecosystems 2. Algae Omega-3s are a sustainable, eco-friendly choice, with no impact on marine life.
What Is So Unique About Our Olive Trees?
MILESTONE® Olive Oils blend the wild essence of Olea Sylvestris with the robust qualities of Olea Europaea. This unique combination from the heart of Greece enriches our oil with unparalleled polyphenols, offering you a natural elixir for well-being, crafted by the harmonious fusion of ancient wisdom and modern science.
Olea Sylvestris DNA
Our production utilizes the wild component of this tree, particularly the part of the trunk that connects to the soil, to harness its natural, unmatched high-phenolic profile. Olea Sylvestris is the naturally occurring, unaltered form.
Olea Europaea DNA
Olea Europaea, and in particular the “Koroneiki” variety, is the source of our medical olive oil, renowned for its rich concentration of health-promoting polyphenols, mono-unsaturated fats and Omega-3s (ALA) 6 9.
- Liu, Y.; Ren, X.; Fan, C.; Wu, W.; Zhang, W.; Wang, Y. Health Benefits, Food Applications, and Sustainability of Microalgae-Derived N-3 PUFA. Foods 2022, 11, 1883[↩]
- Our World in Data[↩]
