Organic Gourmet Chef Konrad Geiger on His Love for MANI

Even as a child, Konrad Geiger discovered pure, natural foods on his parents’ farm in Los Angeles. Today, he is one of Germany’s most renowned organic gourmet chefs – and a passionate fan of MANI olive oils and specialties.

A Pioneer of Honest Enjoyment

As a member of the Organic Gourmet Chefs, Green Chefs, and Euro-Toques Chefs, Geiger lives his passion for organic food: as a creator of organic gourmet spice blends, organic consultant for gastronomy and retail, and managing director of Bio-Kontor 7. For MANI, he developed six Mediterranean recipe ideas – full of favorite potential!

Back to the Roots – Kitchen Trends

"The trend is clearly moving toward down-to-earth Mediterranean cuisine," says Geiger. "A few high-quality ingredients that speak for themselves – like an heirloom tomato variety paired with the finest olive oil." He especially praises the Greek oils for their mild, balanced flavor that is very popular among consumers.

From Mani to Lake Ammer – Creative Recipe Ideas

How to integrate MANI olives into international dishes? Geiger: "Pike-perch from Lake Ammer, refined with MANI Kalamata olive paste – Mediterranean flair included!" He experiments with bold combinations and shows how local freshness and international flavors can come together beautifully.

Quality Criteria No. 1: Taste!

"A good organic olive oil has to taste great and be processed with care," Geiger emphasizes. Essential for him: the quality label extra virgin and organic certification. For full flavor, he combines cooking oils with extra virgin oils like MANI Selection – for pure enjoyment down to the last drop.

What Makes MANI Products Special

Whether it's goat cheese tartlets with balsamic vinegar or Greek bean stew with olive paste: "Each product has its own unique character," says Geiger. Add to that a convincing price-performance ratio – and a fair, transparent origin.

A Promising Encounter

His first encounter with MANI? "At the Naturland community booth," Geiger recalls. Enthralled by the taste and fair production, Bio-Kontor 7 quickly added the products to its range – laying the foundation for an inspiring collaboration.

Dear Konrad, thank you for your commitment to mindful indulgence – we look forward to many more creations with you!