The island of Corfu floats idly between Italy, Mainland Greece and Albania on the Northwestern part of the country. Vast olive groves, dense cypress forests and mountains scattered with traditional villages give the island its unique character.

Over the centuries Corfu has experienced a wide range of influences and a series of occupiers have shaped the islands culture, architecture, agriculture, sports, cuisine and way of life. Venetians, British and French all left their mark on the island. The islands rich history is evident at every turn in its many magnificent buildings, wonderful churches, imposing castles and squares, unique museums and numerous traditional villages.

Corfu's unique geographical position and rich history make the island a cultural crossroad bringing together the East with the West and creating a cosmopolitan environment where ideas have thrived. Since antiquity, Corfiots have been great sailors and merchants continuously bringing new exotic products on the island.

It is here that in 1924 the English botanist Merlin brought and cultivated the kumquat from the oriental, making Corfu the only place in Europe where it grows. Since then, a range of products have been produced making the Kumquat Corfu's most popular offering.