# Ancient Pottery Oil Packaging Ladolea's Olive Oil Pot is Inspired by the Shape of an Aryballos By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-06-28 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oil-pot References: [thedieline](http://www.thedieline.com/blog/2014/6/25/ladolea-organic-evoo) & [ladolea.gr](http://www.ladolea.gr/) Olive oil is a [Mediterranean staple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmet-extra-virgin-olive-oil) that has been around since ancient Greece, where it was once stored in Aryballos oil pot, which were used by Olympians and aristocrats alike. Taking inspiration from this, the packaging created for Ladolea's [organic extra virgin olive oil](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agrumatomethod-olive-oil) by Melissi & Co. revives the shape of this ancient Greek pot. Ladolea's olive oil pot is designed to be highly ergonomic and is the perfect size for holding about a month's worth of oil. The containers present themselves beautifully and have a built-in cap and [pour spout](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-pour-bottles) that prevents leaks and spills. As well as preserving tradition, the shape and opacity of the oil pot also protects the extra virgin olive oil inside from being damaged by light to provide the optimal aroma and taste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Revival of Ancient Pottery Packaging:** The use of ancient pottery-inspired packaging creates a unique and nostalgic appeal in the modern market. - **Ergonomic Design in Product Packaging:** Incorporating ergonomic features into packaging design enhances user experience and convenience. - **Light Protection for Product Preservation:** Using opaque packaging materials to shield products from light helps retain their quality and preserve their optimal properties. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food Packaging:** The food packaging industry can explore the integration of traditional and nostalgic elements to attract customers and create a distinct brand identity. - **Product Design:** Product design professionals can incorporate ergonomic principles into packaging design to improve functionality and user satisfaction. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods industries can utilize light-protective packaging to ensure their products maintain the highest quality and exclusivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Painted EVOO Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handpainted-evoo-bottle.md) - [Customizable Olive Oil Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paint-pour-gift-set.md) - [Aluminum Bottled Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/extra-virgin-olive-oil-bottles.md) - [Re-Designed Family-Owned Olive Oils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itxart-olive-oil.md) - [Hen-Shaped Ergonomic Oil Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bernardo-diaz-lopez.md) - [One-Handed Olive Oil Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dress-drizz.md) - [Olive Oil Packaging Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drizzle-and-sizzle.md) - [Single-Serve Olive Oil Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spanish-extra-virgin-olive-oil.md) - [Squeezable Olive Oil Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chefs-bottle.md)