The Olive Oil Source

What The Olive Oil Source does

The Olive Oil Source is a privately held, vertically integrated olive oil information, supply, and services business based in Santa Ynez, California. Founded in 1998 by John and Lisa Deane as an informational website and acquired in April 2008 by Shawn and Antoinette Addison, the company combines a content platform (organized around Growing Olives, Making Olive Oil, Enjoying Olive Oil, and Facts & Definitions, including the trademarked 'Olictionary' glossary) with physical operations on a 4,300-tree organic orchard and a state-of-the-art Pieralisi olive mill acquired in 2003.

The company sells wholesale olive oils, gourmet flavored oils, and balsamic vinegars through an e-commerce wholesale storefront and direct relationships with tasting bars, gourmet shops, wineries, and private labelers. It also distributes olive oil production equipment and supplies (stainless steel fusti, glass bottles, Enolmatic fillers, harvest netting, closures, plastic bulk containers) and offers professional services including commercial milling for small producers (20,000-40,000 trees' worth of fruit annually), bottling and labeling (e.g., a ~9,000-bottle run for Stolpman Vineyards), and consulting on orchards, mill installations, and olive oil start-ups domestically and internationally.

Revenue is generated across five streams: (1) one-time product sales of olive oils, vinegars, and equipment; (2) professional milling services; (3) bottling and labeling services; (4) orchard and mill installation consulting; and (5) private label supply. Pricing is quote-based rather than publicly listed. The company holds USDA National Organic Program and SQF2000 HACCP certifications, is subject to FDA, state health, and weights-and-measures inspections, and is entirely founder-owned with no disclosed institutional funding.

Name

The Olive Oil Source

Legal name

The Olive Oil Source

Website

https://oliveoilsource.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

The Olive Oil Source is a privately held Santa Ynez, California company that combines an internationally recognized olive oil content website (including the trademarked Olictionary) with wholesale olive oil and equipment e-commerce, a Pieralisi milling operation, bottling and labeling services, and orchard consulting for small producers, retailers, and enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Olive Oil Products & Equipment

NAICS

Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070)

akta.pro primary industry

Olive Oil Production & Bottling (AFAKAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Olive Oil, Vinegar & Condiment Specialty Stores (CRAHAGAJ), Edible Oils & Fats Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAC)

Keywords

• Olive oil products
• Olive oil equipment
• Commercial olive milling
• Bottling and labeling services
• Orchard consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa Ynez

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, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Product Sales - Olive Oils and Vinegars: Sale of wholesale olive oils, gourmet flavored oils, and premium vinegars to retailers, tasting bars, and private labelers
2. Equipment and Supplies Sales: Sale of olive oil making equipment, stainless steel fusti containers, bottles, harvest netting, and other supplies for producers
3. Milling Services: Commercial olive milling services for small producers; mills approximately 20,000-40,000 trees worth of fruit annually for clients
4. Bottling and Labeling Services: Racking, bottling, and labeling services for olive oil producers including organic and non-organic products
5. Consulting Services: Orchard consulting, mill installation consulting, olive oil start-up advice, and retail operation setup guidance

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

The Olive Oil Source sells wholesale and retail extra virgin olive oils, flavored olive oils, balsamic and wine vinegars, and olive oil production equipment (stainless steel fusti, glass bottles, Enolmatic bottle fillers, harvest netting, and bulk containers). It also provides commercial olive milling on a Pieralisi mill, bottling and labeling services, and consulting for orchards, mill installations, and olive oil start-ups, all supported by an extensive online information resource (the Olictionary glossary, blog, and educational articles).

Product overview

The Olive Oil Source operates as a comprehensive resource and supplier for the olive oil industry, offering both products and services. Their product portfolio centers on premium extra virgin olive oils and vinegars (including balsamic vinegar and flavored varieties), complemented by equipment for commercial and small-scale olive oil producers including stainless steel fusti containers, glass bottles, Enolmatic bottle fillers, harvest netting, and plastic bulk containers. Their service offerings include commercial olive milling using a Pieralisi mill (processing 20,000-40,000 trees annually), bottling and labeling services (handling orders of thousands of bottles), and consulting for orchards, mill installations, and olive oil business startups. The company differentiates itself through direct involvement in olive farming (4,300 trees), operating their own mill since 2003, and maintaining close relationships with producers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• Flavored Olive Oils
• Balsamic Vinegar
• Wine and Balsamic Vinegars
• Stainless Steel Fusti
• Glass Bottles
• Enolmatic Bottle Fillers
• Harvest Netting
• Plastic Bulk Containers
• Olive Milling Services
• Bottling and Labeling Services
• Olive Orchard Consulting

Quantifiable outcome

• Serving olive oil producers worldwide with hands-on experience from real farming and milling operations

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Pieralisi: Italian manufacturer of olive milling and oil processing equipment used commercially worldwide — directly comparable because The Olive Oil Source operates a Pieralisi mill and resells olive oil making equipment to producers.
• California Olive Ranch: Largest US-grown olive oil producer, based in California with its own orchards, milling, bottling, and branded retail distribution — directly comparable to The Olive Oil Source's vertically integrated California production footprint and wholesale olive oil product line.
• Olivelle: Specialty retailer and tasting bar supplier of olive oils, vinegars, and related gourmet products with a strong e-commerce and wholesale presence — directly comparable in olive oil and vinegar specialty retail and private label supply.
• Brightland: Premium California-sourced olive oil brand sold primarily through direct-to-consumer e-commerce and specialty retail — comparable in olive oil e-commerce merchandising and wholesale to gourmet retailers.
• Olio2go: Direct-to-consumer and wholesale retailer specializing in premium Italian and Mediterranean olive oils — comparable in olive oil e-commerce curation and wholesale supply to gourmet retail customers.
• Séka Hills: California olive oil and specialty food producer with estate-grown olives, milling, bottling, and tasting room — comparable to The Olive Oil Source's California-based estate olive oil operations and bottling services.
• O Olive Oil: California-based specialty olive oil and vinegar brand focused on flavored and estate oils sold through gourmet retail and direct channels — comparable in California olive oil production and wholesale distribution to tasting bars and gourmet shops.
• McEvoy Ranch: Organic California olive oil producer operating its own estate orchard, mill, and tasting room with branded retail sales — comparable as a California organic olive oil grower and miller with direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels.

Broad incumbents

• La Tourangelle: Artisan oil producer and distributor (olive, walnut, grapeseed, and other specialty oils) selling across gourmet retail and foodservice — comparable as a broader specialty oil incumbent overlapping on olive oil wholesale and flavored olive oil categories.
• Stonewall Kitchen: Specialty food company offering a broad portfolio of gourmet products including olive oils and vinegars across wholesale, retail, and direct-to-consumer channels — comparable as a larger specialty food incumbent overlapping on olive oil and vinegar wholesale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/oliveoilsource
• Facebookfacebook.com/OliveOilSource
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-olive-oil-source-wholesale-store

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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