Certified Origins, Inc

What Certified Origins, Inc does

Certified Origins, Inc. is a privately held, cooperative-owned B2B private-label food supplier serving global retailers, consumer brands, and food manufacturers. Founded in 2013 by Tuscan farmers and structured around five Italian and Spanish agricultural cooperatives, the company is headquartered in Grosseto, Italy, with a US headquarters in Newport News, Virginia, and additional offices in Mexico City, Shanghai, and Reus, Spain. It operates 10+ production facilities worldwide and delivers to customers in 4-8 weeks globally.

The company's core portfolio spans four categories: extra virgin olive oil (single-origin, blended, and organic), nuts and nut butters (cashews, almonds, pistachios, snacking blends, and butters), tomato sauces (certified organic Italian family-farm tomatoes), and Mediterranean pantry products. It supplements the private-label core with four consumer sub-brands — Bellucci (Italian premium EVOO), La Bien Planta (Spanish specialty foods), Wild Friends (clean-label nut butters), and Nature's Kiss (nuts) — and expanded into tree nuts via the 2025 acquisition of Caro Nut.

Underlying the commercial offering is a traceability and authentication stack built on Oracle blockchain technology, ISO 22005 third-party-verified certification, and a proprietary NMR olive oil profiling database with over 1,000 verified profiles co-developed with Università del Salento. The company holds an extensive certification portfolio including BRC Food, IFS Food, FSSC 22000, USDA Organic, EU Bio, China Organic, PDO, PGI, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, Halal, and Vegan. Revenue is generated through quote-based, customized private-label and bulk-supply agreements; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is built around packaging, origin, format, and volume specifications per customer program.

Name

Certified Origins, Inc

Legal name

Certified Origins, Inc.

Website

https://certifiedorigins.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Certified Origins is a cooperative-owned, B2B private-label food supplier founded in 2013 and headquartered in Grosseto, Italy, serving global retailers, consumer brands, and food manufacturers with extra virgin olive oil, nuts, tomato sauces, and Mediterranean pantry products across 10+ production facilities in five countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Label Mediterranean Food Products

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Starch and Vegetable Fats and Oils Manufacturing (31122), Mayonnaise, Dressing, and Other Prepared Sauce Manufacturing (311941)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)

akta.pro primary industry

Edible Oil Packaging, Bottling & Private Label Manufacturing (AFAKAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organic & Natural Private Label & Brand Distribution (Wholesale) (AFAIAJAL), International Specialty Ingredients & Import Markets (CRAHAFAL)

Keywords

• Private label food
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Nut butters
• Mediterranean pantry
• Food traceability

Headquarters

HQ city

Grosseto

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Private Label Food Solutions: Certified Origins generates revenue by developing and supplying private label food products to global retailers, brands, and food manufacturers. The company offers customized solutions across multiple categories including extra virgin olive oil, nuts and nut butters, tomato sauces, and pantry products, with services including packaging design, origin specification, and flavor profile development tailored to each client's brand requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Certified Origins develops, produces, and supplies private label Mediterranean food products — including extra virgin olive oil, tree nuts and nut butters, tomato sauces, and pantry products — to global retailers, brands, and food manufacturers. The company offers comprehensive private label services spanning product development, packaging design, origin selection, and flavor profile customization, backed by cooperative ownership of Italian and Spanish farmer cooperatives and full supply chain traceability.

Product overview

Certified Origins is a global private label food supplier operating as a cooperative-owned company. Their core product portfolio spans four main categories: Extra Virgin Olive Oil (single-origin, blended, and organic varieties), Nuts & Nut Butters (cashews, almonds, pistachios, and nut butters), Tomato Sauce/Marinara products, and Pantry Products (Mediterranean specialties). The company also maintains four sub-brands—Bellucci (Italian premium EVOO), La Bien Planta (Spanish food specialty), Wild Friends (clean-label nut butters), and Nature's Kiss (nuts in various formats)—alongside a comprehensive Private Label Solutions service that enables retailers and brands to develop customized food products tailored to their requirements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bellucci: Certified Origins' first Italian premium extra virgin olive oil brand, known for its flavor, freshness, and quality. Sauces are the latest addition, combining unique regional recipes with the best Italian ingredients.
• La Bien Planta
• Wild Friends
• Nature's Kiss

Products and services

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil Premium single-origin, blended, and organic extra virgin olive oils (EVOO) with advanced traceability systems, blending expertise, and R&D support for consistent quality at scale. Designed for private label programs of retailers, brands, and food manufacturers.
• Nuts & Nut Butters Broad portfolio of tree nut products including cashews, almonds, pistachios, premium snacking blends, and nut butters, processed with flexible methods and diverse packaging options. Portfolio expanded through partnership with Caro Nut to enhance tree nut capabilities.
• Tomato Sauce Minimally processed tomato sauces and marinara products made from certified organic Italian family farm tomatoes, featuring naturally sweet flavors without added sugar.
• Pantry Products Curated Mediterranean essentials including gourmet pasta, taralli, cheese, grains, and specialty ingredients sourced from trusted European producers.
• Private Label Solutions Comprehensive private label food solutions including product development, packaging formats, origin selection, positioning, and flavor profiles, with access to PDO and PGI certified premium wholesale products tailored to client brand requirements.
• Bellucci Certified Origins' first Italian premium extra virgin olive oil brand, known for its flavor, freshness, and quality. Sauces are the latest addition, combining unique regional recipes with the best Italian ingredients.
• La Bien Planta Special brand for Spanish food lovers, sourcing only authentic ingredients from Spain, selecting the best EVOOs, nuts, and spices the country has to offer.
• Wild Friends Signature brand for clean-label nut butters made from dry-roasted, high-quality tree nuts.
• Nature's Kiss Brand for nuts available in various formats with different processing methods, tailored to every market requirement.

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Caro NutcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2025Strategic partnership to expand private label food solutions with tree nut products. The partnership aims to diversify product offerings, expand international markets, and enhance private label capabilities. The combined organization operates three facilities and leverages extensive expertise to meet demand in the high-growth nut market.
• OraclecoreTechnology or IntegrationOracle blockchain technology is used for end-to-end shipment tracking, ensuring complete product traceability, independent verification, and compliance with strict quality standards through collaboration with certified auditors and advanced digital platforms.
• Bureau VeritascoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party certification partner providing supply chain verification and audit services in conjunction with Oracle blockchain technology to ensure products are fully traceable and independently verified.
• Università del SalentocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for development of proprietary NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) database containing over 1,000 unique olive oil profiles from verified sources, enabling precise origin authentication for extra virgin olive oils.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Deoleo: World's largest olive oil company, producing and bottling EVOO under brands like Bertolli, Carapelli, and Sasso. Directly comparable as a private label and branded olive oil producer serving global retailers with Mediterranean-origin supply.
• Bell Carter Foods: US-based table olive and pickled vegetable producer with significant private label exposure. Comparable as a Mediterranean-origin private label food supplier serving US grocery retailers with multiple product categories.
• The Wonderful Company: Major US producer of nuts (Wonderful Pistachios, almonds) with significant private label capacity. Comparable as a vertically integrated tree nut supplier with global retail private label programs.
• Pompeian: US-based olive oil producer and major private label supplier. Highly comparable business model — bottling and supplying EVOO to US grocery private label programs with origin verification and food safety certifications.
• John B. Sanfilippo & Son: US public company (JBSS) specializing in tree nut products including almonds, pecans, walnuts, and nut butters under private label and owned brands. Direct peer in the tree nut private label space that Certified Origins just entered via the Caro Nut acquisition.
• Sovena: Portuguese multinational edible oils company, one of the largest bottlers of olive oil and seed oils worldwide. Comparable as a vertically integrated olive oil private label and branded supplier with global retail distribution.
• Carapelli Firenze: Italian premium EVOO brand (now part of Deoleo group) with deep private label heritage. Directly comparable as a premium Italian olive oil producer with strong retail relationships and Mediterranean sourcing.
• Mizkan Holdings: Japanese global food company with a large sauces/oils/vinegars portfolio (including Rao's). Comparable as a private label and branded multi-category food supplier serving major global retailers with Mediterranean-adjacent products.

Broad incumbents

• Bunge Limited: Global agribusiness and food ingredients major with significant olive oil trading and bottling exposure. Comparable as a broad incumbent with overlapping olive oil and edible oils capabilities, though not specialized in Mediterranean-origin premium private label.
• Cargill: Global agribusiness giant with food ingredients and oilseed processing businesses touching olive oil, nuts, and sauces. Comparable as a broad incumbent with adjacent supply chain capabilities, though not a direct private label EVOO competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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