About

Georgios Marakas is a third-generation farmer with more than 20 years of personal experience in fruit production and trading. He decided to make a transition from Merlin orange production (that his father did) to avocados due to the exceptional nutritional value of the fruit and its constantly growing market. By planting 3 avocado varieties (Zutano, Fuerte, and Hass), at his fields in the Chania region of Crete (Greece), Mr. Marakas can offer a good market supply year-round. By focusing on the well-being of the trees and taking extra care to ensure the best fruit quality for the consumers, the farmer has optimized the production and harvesting of avocados, creating a model farm. Thanks to the unique quality characteristics of Cretan avocados, the producer is exporting large quantities to many European countries.