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Athens Fine Foods Awards: A Prestigious Distinction for Gastronomic Excellence

Are you looking for the best Greek gourmet products, awarded for their quality and authenticity?
The Athens Fine Foods Awards (AFFA) are an annual celebration of Greece’s finest artisanal food products. This competition rewards producers committed to culinary excellence, highlighting local know-how and high-quality ingredients. Find out more about its history, selection criteria and why this award has become a benchmark of trust for consumers.

What are the Athens Fine Foods Awards?

The Athens Fine Foods Awards (AFFA) is a leading gastronomic competition in Greece, dedicated to high-quality, artisanal food products.
Every year, a jury of culinary experts, Michelin-starred chefs, sommeliers and food critics gather in Athens to evaluate and reward the best Greek specialties.

The aim of the AFFA is to shine the spotlight on passionate producers, promoting the quality, innovation and authenticity of their products.

The history of the Athens Fine Foods Awards

Created to support and promote Greek gastronomy, the AFFA competition showcases the country’s most outstanding food products.
Every year, it attracts local producers, small artisanal businesses and brands committed to sustainable production.

This award has become a benchmark in Greece and internationally, guaranteeing consumers exceptional, carefully selected products.

What are the evaluation criteria for the Athens Fine Foods Awards?

Products submitted to the contest are evaluated according to a rigorous methodology that includes :

  • Taste and organoleptic quality: balance of flavors, textures and aromas
  • Innovation and originality: new recipes, ingredient combinations and production techniques
  • Authenticity and local roots: highlighting Greek culinary traditions
  • Quality ingredients: use of natural raw materials and respect for the seasons
  • Sustainable commitment: respect for the environment and eco-responsible production methods

These criteria ensure that only exceptional products receive an AFFA medal, a symbol of quality and culinary distinction.

How does the Athens Fine Foods Awards work?

The selection process comprises several stages:

  • Product submission: Producers send their samples to the competition organizers.
  • Selection and classification: Products are grouped by category (oils, cheeses, spices, honeys, etc.).
  • Blind tasting: A panel of gastronomic experts evaluates each product without knowing its origin.
  • Grading and ranking: Products are judged on taste, innovation and authenticity.
  • Winners announced: The best products receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze medal, a guarantee of quality and prestige.

Why are the Athens Fine Foods Awards important?

🏆 A recognized quality label: An AFFA medal guarantees consumers a product of excellence.
🌿 A showcase for local producers: This competition promotes Greek craftsmen and small-scale producers.
🍽️ A guide for gourmets: Discover the best Greek specialities.
📈 A major commercial asset: An award-winning product gains in visibility and credibility on national and international markets.

Thanks to AFFA, Greek products are gaining in notoriety and finding their place on the tables of the world’s top restaurants and delicatessens.

Product categories honoured at the Athens Fine Foods Awards

AFFA covers a wide range of gourmet products, including :

🍯 Honeys and jams: raw honeys, infused honeys, artisanal marmalades
🧀 Cheeses and dairy products: feta, graviera, yoghurts and cheese specialties
🌿 Olive oils and olives: extra virgin olive oils, Kalamata olives, tapenades
🍞 Breads and bakery products: pitas, organic breads, traditional cookies
🥫 Spices, condiments and sauces: aromatic Greek herbs, vinegars, homemade sauces
🌰 Dried fruit and nuts: almonds, Aegina pistachios, dried figs
🍷 Wines and spirits: regional wines, tsipouro, ouzo

Each product is evaluated according to its category, and the winners are awarded a prestigious distinction that attracts the attention of chefs and gourmets alike.

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