Ancient Foods is a US-based artisan food company headquartered in Washington, DC, that sources and sells raw, unfiltered organic honey from small-scale beekeepers in remote villages of Greece, including Vordonia (near Sparta) and the island of Crete. Their honeys are produced using ancient Greek beekeeping methods passed down through generations, and have gained recognition among Michelin-starred chefs and global connoisseurs.

The Beekeeper's Story

Ancient Foods partners with local, artisanal farmers in remote Greek villages who harvest ingredients using ancient traditions passed through generations, supporting small farming communities by providing them a marketplace to reach customers across the globe. Their flagship honey, Ilia, comes from beekeeper Stavros and his family, who have worked the mountains of Sparta for generations; their honey became so legendary that a Japanese delegation once arrived in Vordonia to trace a jar that had reached the Emperor of Japan. Their Irini honey is a USDA Certified Organic thyme honey from the island of Crete, produced by wild bees foraging on coastal herbs touched by the Mediterranean climate. The brand's ethos is to find true artisans who produce healthy and delicious foods in ancient ways—often in remote, off-the-beaten-path locations—and bring their rich history, traditions, and flavors directly to consumers.