Kyneton Olive Oil

What Kyneton Olive Oil does

Kyneton Olive Oil is an Australian family-owned producer of premium extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and Agrumato-method infused olive oils, based at Bylands Estate in Victoria. The company was founded in 2001 by Paolo Inturrisi, a Sicilian-born olive grower who immigrated to Australia and fulfilled a lifelong ambition by planting the first grove on Bylands Estate; in 2015, Bylands Estate acquired Kyneton Olive Oil and installed a 2.5-tonnes-per-hour Pieralisi processing plant that anchors in-house production and third-party contract processing. The core technology is cold-press extraction with same-day harvest-to-press turnaround (within 12-24 hours) and the Agrumato infusion method, in which olives and fresh botanicals (basil, truffle, garlic, chilli, lemon) are processed together to retain natural flavors. The product portfolio includes a Premium Selection EVOO (375ml to 20L), five infused varieties, and a seasonal Olio Nuovo (early harvest unfiltered) sub-brand, with multiple international and domestic awards including Sol d'Oro, Australian Olive Association Gold medals, and Royal Melbourne Fine Food Best in Class Trophies.

The business operates a hybrid go-to-market model. Direct-to-consumer revenue runs through a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront with nationwide Australian delivery and a dedicated Olio Nuovo storefront, while wholesale and bulk orders are sold directly to restaurants, cafés, food service distributors, and a network of 40+ retail delis and specialty stores across Victoria. A third revenue stream is contract processing, bottling, and private label services for other olive growers (minimum 500kg contracts), monetizing spare Pieralisi capacity. The company also lists United States among its served markets, indicating nascent export activity. Pricing is unit-based and varies by format — from $14 AUD for a 375ml bottle to $300-$400 AUD for a 20L tin — with wholesale pricing available on inquiry.

Kyneton Olive Oil is privately held, with no external equity funding, no public listing, and no disclosed subsidiaries. Leadership and quality control remain family-operated, with each bottle inspected by family members. There is no disclosed AI/ML, software product, or technology platform beyond the Shopify storefront; differentiation is grounded in Italian heritage methodology, processing craft, and award credentials rather than technology or scale advantages.

Name

Kyneton Olive Oil

Legal name

Kyneton Olive Oil

Website

https://kyneton-oliveoil.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kyneton Olive Oil is a family-owned Australian EVOO producer based at Bylands Estate, Victoria, offering premium cold-pressed and Agrumato-infused olive oils to consumers, restaurants, retail delis, and wholesale food service customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

NAICS

Fats and Oils Refining and Blending (311225)

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Olive Oil Production & Bottling (AFAKAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Olive Groves (Olives for Oil & Table) (AFAGACAG), Virgin & Cold-Pressed Culinary Oils (AFAJALAB)

Keywords

• Extra virgin olive oil
• Infused olive oil
• Cold pressed oil
• Bulk olive oil
• Agrumato method

Headquarters

HQ city

Bylands

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

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. Retail Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer sales of extra virgin olive oils and infused olive oils through e-commerce storefront. One-time purchase model with various size options from 250ml bottles to 20L bulk tins.
2. Wholesale & Bulk Sales: Bulk olive oil sales to restaurants, cafés, and food service distributors. Products sold in 4L, 10L, and 20L formats at wholesale pricing.
3. Contract Processing Services: Processing, bottling, and private label services for other olive growers. Minimum 500kg contract processing. Also purchases quality olives from discerning growers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kyneton Olive Oil produces and sells Australian extra virgin olive oil from its own groves at Bylands Estate, Victoria, using single-day cold-press extraction. The portfolio includes a plain Premium Selection EVOO and Agrumato-infused varieties (Basil, Truffle, Garlic, Chilli, Lemon), plus seasonal Olio Nuovo. The company also operates wholesale bulk supply to restaurants and food service, and offers contract olive processing with a 500kg minimum and private label bottling services for other growers.

Product overview

Kyneton Olive Oil is an Australian extra virgin olive oil producer offering a portfolio of award-winning olive oil products. The core offering includes the Premium Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil (plain EVOO in sizes from 375ml to 20L) and six varieties of Agrumato-infused extra virgin olive oils (Basil, Truffle, Garlic, Chilli, Lemon, and Herb). The company also produces seasonal Olio Nuovo (early harvest unfiltered oil) and provides B2B services including contract processing, bottling, and private labeling for other olive growers. The products are notable for same-day cold pressing, Italian heritage methodology, and multiple international and domestic awards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Premium Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil Award-winning Australian extra virgin olive oil made from olives grown, harvested, and pressed in Australia. Cold-pressed on the same day of harvest to retain health and taste attributes, with acidity level not more than 0.8%. Available in 375ml to 20L sizes.
• Basil Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil Infused olive oil made using the Agrumato method where olives and fresh basil are processed together through cold pressing. Awarded 'Best Flavoured Oil in Australia' (Best in the Southern Hemisphere).
• Truffle Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil Premium infused extra virgin olive oil containing truffles grown underground near tree roots, providing a rich, earthy flavour and musky aroma. Available in 250ml, 750ml, and 4 Litre sizes.
• Garlic Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil Aromatic infused extra virgin olive oil designed to enhance the flavour of roasts, vegetables, stir-fries, salads, and pasta dishes. Available in 250ml, 750ml, 4 Litre Tin, and 20 Litre Tin sizes.
• Chilli Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spicy infused extra virgin olive oil made by pressing freshly picked chillies together with olives. Recognised as having the best chilli Agrumato infused olive oil in the Australian International Olive Awards.
• Lemon Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil Citrus-infused extra virgin olive oil produced using the Agrumato method where lemons are cold-pressed together with olives. Designed for use with fish, salads, and grilled meats.
• Olio Nuovo (Early Harvest) Freshly pressed, unfiltered extra virgin olive oil from the season's first pressings, released very soon after harvest. Features a cloudy appearance with fuller, more vibrant flavour compared to filtered oils.
• Contract Processing Services Processing services using a Pieralisi processing plant with 2.5 tonnes per hour capacity. Offers contract processing from 500kg minimum for other olive growers, including harvesting handling and bottling.
• Private Label Services Bottling and private label services for other growers seeking processing and packaging solutions under their own brand.
• Wholesale Olive Oil Supply Bulk olive oil sales for restaurants, cafes, retail delis, supermarkets, and food service distributors. Includes both plain and infused varieties in bulk quantities (4L, 10L, 20L formats) at wholesale pricing.

Named customers8 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

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Grove at Bylands EstatecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term harvesting agreement spanning 10+ years. The Grove at Bylands Estate serves as Kyneton Olive Oil's primary olive source, with olives harvested and processed at their shared facility. Both companies share Italian heritage and methodology secrets from two Italian regions renowned for quality olive oil production.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform powering the online store. Shopify provides the technical infrastructure for the website, payment processing, and order fulfillment. The store operates under the Shopify ecosystem with data processed in accordance with Shopify's privacy policy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Lucini Italia: Lucini Italia is a premium Italian extra virgin olive oil brand distributed globally, including in Australia. Comparable as a heritage-anchored, premium-positioned EVOO competitor that uses provenance storytelling similar to Kyneton's Italian heritage narrative.
• Boundary Bend (Cobram Estates brand portfolio): Boundary Bend is the parent corporate entity of Cobram Estate Olives and Red Island, the dominant Australian olive oil producer. Comparable as the broad incumbent competitor that defines scale, pricing benchmarks, and supermarket distribution in the Australian EVOO category.
• California Olive Ranch: California Olive Ranch is the largest US extra virgin olive oil producer, focused on cold-pressed, American-grown EVOO at premium positioning. Comparable as a broader premium EVOO incumbent in a different geography, with similar cold-press production philosophy.

Direct peers

• Cobram Estate Olives: Cobram Estate (formerly Boundary Bend) is Australia's largest extra virgin olive oil producer with groves in Victoria and California. It directly competes with Kyneton in Australian premium EVOO, but at far greater scale with listed public-company backing.
• Cape Grim Olive Oil: Cape Grim is a Tasmanian cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil producer. Comparable as a fellow Australian boutique EVOO producer emphasizing single-origin, cold-press quality and regional provenance.
• Frantoio Grove: Frantoio Grove is a small-batch Australian extra virgin olive oil producer based in Victoria. Directly comparable as a fellow boutique Victorian EVOO producer with single-estate positioning and similar scale.
• Red Island: Red Island is an Australian extra virgin olive oil brand (now owned by Cobram Estate) sold through major Australian supermarkets. It is a direct competitor in Australian EVOO retail, with broader grocery distribution than Kyneton's specialty/deli channel.

Regional players

• Rio Largo Olive Estate: Rio Largo is a South African premium extra virgin olive oil producer operating in a similar Southern Hemisphere climate and boutique scale profile. Comparable as a fellow Southern Hemisphere premium EVOO competitor for export markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kynetonolives
• Instagraminstagram.com/kynetonolive

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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