Texas Hill Country Olive

Name

Texas Hill Country Olive

Legal name

Texas Hill Country Olive Co.

Website

https://texashillcountryoliveco.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Olive Oil and Balsamic Vinegar

NAICS

Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Soybean and Other Oilseed Processing (311224)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Agricultural Production-Crops (100), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Olive Oil Production & Bottling (AFAKAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Olive Oil, Vinegar & Condiment Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAJ), Olive Groves (Olives for Oil & Table) (AFAGACAG)

Keywords

• Extra virgin olive oil
• Balsamic vinegar
• Specialty food retail
• Corporate gifting
• Subscription food club

Headquarters

HQ city

Dripping Springs

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of olive oils, balsamic vinegars, infused oils, gift sets, and gourmet products through e-commerce and retail location. Products include Extra Virgin Olive Oils ($13.95-$29.95 for 500ml), Balsamic Vinegars, Infused Oils, and Keepsake Gift Boxes ($43-$145+).
2. Club Membership: Quarterly subscription box at $59.95 per quarter (February, May, August, November shipments). Includes 3-4 products (typically 1-500ml EVOO, 1-250ml EVOO, 1-250ml balsamic) with 20% discount versus retail. Members receive 20% off all purchases and early access to new products.
3. Bistro Dining: On-site restaurant serving lunch daily 10am-3:30pm featuring menu items using company products. Menu includes Small Bites ($10-$23), Salads & Soups ($5-$16), Sandwiches ($15-$17), Flatbreads ($13-$16), Desserts ($4-$8), and alcoholic beverages including wine, beer, sangria, and mimosas ($3-$50).
4. Tastings & Tours: Guided olive oil and balsamic vinegar tastings at $25 per person, lasting 45 minutes to 1 hour. Private tastings and events available. Tastings limited to 24 people with walk-ins welcome but not guaranteed.
5. Corporate Gifting: White glove corporate gifting service starting at $29.95 per gift (shipping excluded), requiring minimum 25 boxes. Includes custom gift box curation, eco-friendly packaging, and recipient list management. Deposit of 50% required to begin.
6. Private Events Venue Rental: Event venue rental for corporate events, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, and intimate weddings. 65-person capacity, 1,482 sq ft event room. Includes day-of venue manager, flexible catering options, and full setup/breakdown. Events must end by 10pm.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Texas Hill Country Olive Co. is a vertically integrated producer and retailer of small-batch extra virgin olive oils, infused olive oils, and barrel-aged balsamic vinegars made from olives grown at its Dripping Springs, TX orchard. Its core commercial offering is direct-to-consumer product sales (e-commerce and on-site retail), augmented by a quarterly subscription club, corporate gifting services, gift cards, tastings, bistro dining, and event venue rentals.

Product overview

Texas Hill Country Olive Co. is a vertically integrated olive oil producer and specialty food retailer offering a diverse portfolio centered on extra virgin olive oils, infused olive oils, and barrel-aged balsamic vinegars. The core product line includes 8 extra virgin olive oils (Sola Stella, Texas Miller's Blend, Terra Verde, Super Greek, The Spaniard, Hojiblanca, Olio Nuovo, and Chef's Blend), 10 infused olive oils (Garlic, Basil, Rosemary, Lemon, Jalapeno, Sicilian, Blood Orange, Black Pepper Garlic, Harissa, and Hatch Green Chile), and 16 balsamic vinegars (Traditional Aged, White Lemon, Fig, Peach, Blackberry, Pear, Pomegranate, Hot Honey, Cranberry Pear, Bourbon Reserve, Persian Lime Reserve, Wild Cherry, Raspberry, White, Pineapple, and Strawberry). The company complements its product portfolio with subscription services (Quarterly Club Box at $59.95/quarter with 20% member discount), corporate gifting programs, online gift cards, and retail experiences including an on-site bistro restaurant, guided tastings ($25/person), and private event venue rentals. The product ecosystem is designed for home cooks, culinary professionals, food enthusiasts, and corporate clients seeking premium Texas-made specialty food products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Olive Oil Club: Quarterly membership subscription box offering discounted extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar products with 20% member discount.
• Keepsake Collection

Products and services

• Sola Stella Extra Virgin Olive Oil Premium extra virgin olive oil made from 100% Arbequina olives, with buttery texture, smooth finish, total polyphenol count of 361, available in 100ml, 250ml, and 500ml bottles for home cooks, chefs, and food enthusiasts.
• Texas Miller's Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil Robust blend of Arbequina and Mission olives with a polyphenol count of 383, grassy notes, and strong peppery finish, for culinary enthusiasts and home cooks seeking bold EVOO.
• Terra Verde Extra Virgin Olive Oil Top-selling Texas Hill Country extra virgin olive oil, sold through the company's e-commerce storefront and retail shop for home cooking and finishing.
• Super Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil Greek-style extra virgin olive oil from Texas Hill Country Olive Co., featured as a top-selling varietal for Mediterranean cooking.
• The Spaniard Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spanish-style extra virgin olive oil, sold as a top-selling varietal for home cooks and gift buyers.
• Hojiblanca Extra Virgin Olive Oil Single-varietal extra virgin olive oil made from Hojiblanca olives, sold as a top-selling SKU for culinary enthusiasts.
• Olio Nuovo Extra Virgin Olive Oil Limited seasonal release of fresh-pressed extra virgin olive oil featuring the year's new harvest, sold to enthusiasts of newly pressed oils.
• Chefs Blend Extra Virgin Olive Oil Professional-grade extra virgin olive oil blend designed for culinary professionals and serious cooking enthusiasts.
• Infused Olive Oils (Garlic, Basil, Rosemary, Lemon, Jalapeno, Sicilian, Blood Orange, Black Pepper Garlic, Harissa, Hatch Green Chile) Line of extra virgin olive oils infused with herbs, citrus, peppers, and spices, used by home cooks and food enthusiasts to flavor salads, grilled meats, seafood, roasted vegetables, and ethnic cuisines.
• Balsamic Vinegars (Traditional Aged, White Lemon, Fig, Peach, Blackberry, Pear, Pomegranate, Hot Honey, Cranberry Pear, Bourbon Reserve, Persian Lime Reserve, Wild Cherry, Raspberry, White, Pineapple, Strawberry) Line of barrel-aged and infused balsamic vinegars ranging from Traditional Aged (no sugar added) to fruit-infused varietals and bourbon barrel reserve, for finishing salads, meats, desserts, and cheese boards.
• Keepsake Collection Gift Boxes Curated gourmet gift box collection pairing award-winning olive oils, artisan vinegars, and culinary pairings in elegant keepsake boxes with satin ribbon, sold to individuals and corporate gifting buyers.
• Quarterly Olive Oil Club Subscription Quarterly subscription box at $59.95/quarter (February, May, August, November) delivering 3-4 seasonal products (EVOO and balsamic) with recipe cards, 20% member discount on all purchases, and early access to new products.
• Corporate Gifting Program White-glove corporate gifting service for businesses, with custom gift box curation starting at $29.95 per gift, 25-box minimum, branded packaging, recipient list management, and 50% deposit to begin.
• Online Gift Cards Digital gift cards in denominations from $10 to $300, redeemable online and in-store for merchandise (excludes tastings and experiences), delivered via email.
• Hill Country Bistro On-site lunch restaurant in Dripping Springs open daily 10am-3:30pm, serving small bites, salads, soups, sandwiches, flatbreads, desserts, and alcoholic beverages (wine, beer, sangria, mimosas) featuring the company's olive oils and balsamic vinegars.
• Olive Oil & Balsamic Tastings Guided 45-minute tastings of signature extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars at $25 per person, available Tuesday-Sunday with private tastings available, limited to 24 people per session.
• Private Event Venue Rental Private event venue in Dripping Springs, TX with 65-person capacity and 1,482 sq ft event room, available for weddings, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and celebrations with day-of venue manager, flexible catering options, and full setup/breakdown.
• Gourmet Shop (Retail Curated Goods) On-site gourmet retail shop in Dripping Springs featuring the company's products plus curated Texas and nationwide brands including chocolates, honey, pickles, sauces, and artisan foods, for visiting tourists and local customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 282 customer reviews for Sola Stella Extra Virgin Olive Oil with 99% recommendation rate
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tenuta di GambinicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTexas wine partnership featuring Tenuta di Gambini wine from the Texas High Plains, inspired by Italian styles. Wine is served at the bistro and featured on the wine menu including reds, whites, and rosé selections.
• Dripping Springs DistillingminorOthersNearby Dripping Springs business located 4.5 miles from the venue, mentioned as a local destination in the area.
• Treaty Oaks DistilleryminorOthersNearby Dripping Springs business located 4.7 miles from the venue, mentioned as a local destination in the area.
• Lucky Arrow HideawayminorOthersNearby venue located 2 miles from property, mentioned as a local destination in the area.
• Ma Maison Wedding VenueminorOthersNearby wedding venue located 1 mile from property, mentioned as a local destination in the area.
• Camp LucyminorOthersNearby resort venue located 9 miles from property, mentioned as a local destination in the area.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Texas Olive Ranch: Texas Olive Ranch produces extra virgin olive oil from a Texas orchard and sells DTC and through retail. Most direct geographic and product comparable to Texas Hill Country Olive as a fellow Texas-grown olive oil operator.
• McEvoy Ranch: McEvoy Ranch is a small-batch California olive oil producer selling premium EVOO, balsamic vinegars, and gift sets via DTC and a destination tasting/retail experience. Comparable as a vertically integrated, orch-
• California Olive Ranch: California Olive Ranch is the largest US-grown extra virgin olive oil producer, selling California-sourced EVOO through retail, DTC, and foodservice. Directly comparable as a vertically integrated US-orchard olive oil brand competing in the same premium-and-mid EVOO categories.
• Kosterina: Kosterina is a premium extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar brand selling DTC, in retail, and via corporate gifting partnerships. Closely comparable as a high-polyphenol EVOO brand with explicit health/wellness positioning and corporate gifting programs.
• Brightland: Brightland is a premium DTC olive oil brand offering California-sourced EVOO and infused oils via e-commerce and curated gift sets. Comparable as a design-forward, gifting-driven premium olive oil brand with similar SKU structure (single varietals and infused oils).
• Graza: Graza is a premium DTC-first extra virgin olive oil brand selling direct-to-consumer through a Shopify storefront with a focus on quality, freshness, and foodie positioning. Comparable as a digitally native premium EVOO brand targeting home cooks and gifting.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/texas-hill-country-olive-company
• Instagraminstagram.com/txhillcountryoliveoil
• Pinterestpinterest.com/extravirginity
• Xx.com/txhillctryolive

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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