Oleavanti, LLC

What Oleavanti, LLC does

Oleavanti, LLC is a family-owned producer and direct-to-consumer seller of ultra-premium Lebanese extra-virgin olive oils and related culinary specialty products. The company is operated by the Saadé family, which traces olive cultivation heritage across five generations in the Ehden and Qadisha regions of northern Lebanon. Its product portfolio centers on two award-winning extra-virgin olive oils — Ehden Grove Limited Edition 250ml ($19.50) and Qadisha Grove 500ml ($28.00) — complemented by Lebanese specialty foods (wild za'atar, sumac, pomegranate molasses, pine nuts), two gift boxes ($77.50 Starter, $145.00 Aficionado), the recurring six-month Club Oleavanti subscription ($125 per shipment), and a recently introduced line of hand-blown recycled-glass olive oil accessories. The target customer base is premium home cooks, food enthusiasts, and gift buyers in the United States and select international markets, with a secondary positioning toward fine-dining establishments.

Production combines ancient Phoenician pressing techniques with what the company describes as state-of-the-art modern practices, including controlled management of environmental factors (temperature, oxygen, light, hygiene) across harvesting, milling, bottling, storage, and transportation. Quality assurance is led by Founder and Chief Science Officer Carol Saadé (PhD in Food Science, Rutgers University), with analytical testing and certified sensory-panel evaluation that the company states exceeds International Olive Council standards for the extra-virgin olive oil category. Ehden Grove received EVO International Olive Oil Competition awards in 2018, 2019, and 2020, and Qadisha Grove received an award in 2020, both from Italy. The Souri olive, originating from the family's region, has been confirmed via genetic analysis as the source from which all other olive varieties descended.

The business model is direct-to-consumer e-commerce conducted through oleavanti.com, supplemented by phone-based sales. Revenue mechanics are one-time product purchases (unit-priced olive oils, specialty foods, accessories, and gift boxes), the recurring Club Oleavanti subscription, and ancillary gift-box and accessory bundles. The company is privately held, with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, M&A activity, patents, or third-party distribution partnerships beyond supplier and artisan collaborations (e.g., L'Atelier Du Miel, Ziad Abi Chaker's Glass Recycling Initiative). Operational scale is small — the firm reports 1–10 employees and a Los Angeles, California office — and revenue is not disclosed.

Name

Oleavanti, LLC

Legal name

Oleavanti, LLC

Website

https://oleavanti.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Oleavanti, LLC is a family-owned producer of ultra-premium Lebanese extra-virgin olive oils and related specialty foods, selling directly to consumers via e-commerce. It targets premium home cooks, gift buyers, and select fine-dining establishments through one-time product sales and a recurring six-month subscription (Club Oleavanti).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Olive Oil

NAICS

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

SIC

Fats & Oils (2070), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Olive Oil Production & Bottling (AFAKAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virgin & Cold-Pressed Culinary Oils (AFAJALAB), Edible Oils & Fats Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAC)

Keywords

• Extra-virgin olive oil
• Premium olive oil
• Lebanese specialty foods
• Olive oil subscription
• Mediterranean pantry products

Headquarters

HQ city

Battle Creek

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Oleavanti sells olive oils and Lebanese specialty products directly to consumers through their e-commerce website. Products include Ehden Grove Limited Edition 250ml ($19.50), Qadisha Grove 500ml ($28.00), and various Lebanese food products including za'atar, sumac, pomegranate molasses, pine nuts, and gift boxes.
2. Club Oleavanti Subscription: Recurring subscription membership delivering curated Lebanese products every six months. Members receive two bottles of Qadisha olive oil 500ml, one bottle of Ehden Grove olive oil 250ml, za'atar blend, honey (eucalyptus or thyme), and Lebanese pine nuts. Priced at $125 per shipment with exclusive perks including olive oil soap, recipes, and cooking classes.
3. Gift Box Products: Premium gift box offerings including The Starter Gift Box ($77.50) and The Aficionado Gift Box ($145.00) containing various combinations of olive oils and Lebanese specialty products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Oleavanti produces and sells ultra-premium Lebanese extra-virgin olive oils (Ehden Grove Limited Edition 250ml and Qadisha Grove 500ml) made from Souri and Aayrouni olives grown in ancestral groves in Northern Lebanon, along with complementary Lebanese pantry items (za'atar, sumac, pomegranate molasses, pine nuts), gift boxes, glass accessories, and a recurring six-month subscription service called Club Oleavanti. All products are sold directly to consumers through the company's own e-commerce website and supported by heritage storytelling and EVO International Olive Oil Competition awards.

Product overview

Oleavanti is a family-owned premium olive oil company producing ultra-premium Lebanese olive oils from groves in Ehden and Qadisha Valley. The product portfolio centers on two premium extra-virgin olive oils (Ehden Grove Limited Edition 250ml and Qadisha Grove 500ml), complemented by Lebanese food products (za'atar blend, sumac, pomegranate molasses, pine nuts), subscription service (Club Oleavanti), gift packages (Starter and Aficionado gift boxes), and glass accessories (decorative decanters). The company sells directly to consumers through its e-commerce platform, offering free shipping on orders over $75 in the US.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ehden Grove Limited Edition 250ml Extra-virgin olive oil made from a blend of Souri and Aayrouni olives from a centennial grove in Ehden, Mount Lebanon, sold at $19.50 per 250ml bottle to home cooks and chefs seeking premium finishing oil with notes of wild herbs and asparagus.
• Qadisha Grove 500ml Monovarietal extra-virgin olive oil made from 100% Souri olives from the Qadisha Valley western slopes of Mount Lebanon, priced at $28.00 per 500ml bottle, with aromas of green almond and ripe tomato and notes of walnut, wild thyme, peach, and peppery finish.
• Club Oleavanti Subscription Recurring six-month subscription at $125 per shipment delivering two 500ml bottles of Qadisha olive oil, one 250ml bottle of Ehden Grove olive oil, za'atar blend, eucalyptus or thyme honey, and Lebanese pine nuts, plus exclusive perks including olive oil soap, recipe access, and cooking classes.
• The Starter Gift Box Gift box priced at $77.50 containing one 500ml bottle of Qadisha Grove olive oil, one 210ml jar of Pomegranate Molasses, and one 45g jar of Wild Za'atar Blend, with free shipping on all orders.
• The Aficionado Gift Box Premium gift box priced at $145.00 containing two 500ml bottles of Qadisha Grove, one 250ml bottle of Ehden Grove-Limited Edition, two 450g jars of L'Atelier Du Miel Raw Honey (Thyme and Eucalyptus), Lebanese pine nuts, za'atar, and sumac.
• Lebanese Pine Nuts 70g Wild-harvested pine nuts from 100-year-old forests of stone pine trees (Pinus pinea) in southern Lebanon, used as a garnish for mezze, main dishes, desserts, and beverages.
• Wild Thyme Za'atar Blend 45g Lebanese blend of wild za'atar (biblical hyssop), toasted sesame seeds, sumac, and salt sold for use in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern recipes.
• Sumac 45g Burgundy-red spice sourced from southern Lebanon, used in salad dressings, hummus, roasted vegetables, marinades, and grilled meats to add earthy, woody aromas with fruity, citrusy notes and a sour punch.
• Pomegranate Molasses 210ml Pomegranate molasses made from hand-picked Lebanese pomegranates and concentrated without additives, sugars, or preservatives in limited small batches, offering fruitiness, tartness, and brown sweetness in a velvety texture.
• Glass Decanter with Cork (500ml) Hand-blown glass decanter crafted from vibrant clear green recycled glass with natural cork stopper, standing 6.75 inches tall, suitable for olive oil, pomegranate molasses, vinegar, or salad dressings.
• Clear Cruche Poire and Two Cups Hand-blown clear cruche poire (pear-shaped decanter) and two cups with handles, approximately 9 inches tall, made from recycled glass by Lebanese artisans as part of Ziad Abi Chaker's Glass Recycling Initiative Lebanon.

Quantifiable outcome

• Award winner for 2018, 2019, and 2020 EVO International Olive Oil Competition in Italy (Ehden Grove)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Ziad Abi Chaker's Glass Recycling Initiative LebanonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Ziad Abi Chaker's Glass Recycling Initiative Lebanon for hand-crafted glass products. The Clear Cruche Poire and Two Cups are hand-blown from recycled glass by Lebanese artisans as part of this initiative to sustain the livelihood of the last glassblowers in Lebanon following the Beirut blast.
• Escuela Superior del Aceite de Oliva, Córdoba, SpainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoutros Saadé (Chief of Operations & Grove Manager) maintains engagement with the Escuela Superior del Aceite de Oliva in Córdoba, Spain, which connects him with a network of Mediterranean producers for knowledge sharing and best practices in olive oil production.
• L'Atelier Du Miel (Lebanese Honey Producer)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorL'Atelier Du Miel provides raw honey products (Thyme and Eucalyptus varieties, 450g) included in The Aficionado Gift Box sold through Oleavanti's e-commerce platform.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Brightland: Brightland is a premium DTC extra-virgin olive oil brand selling estate-sourced California oils direct to consumers at comparable price points ($20–$40 per bottle). The closest direct analog to Oleavanti in business model, channel choice (DTC-only), and luxury positioning.
• Graza: Graza sells single-origin, chef-focused extra-virgin olive oil directly to consumers and restaurants via DTC, sharing Oleavanti's premium positioning, food-service ambitions, and 'one ingredient done extremely well' brand pitch.
• Lucini Italia: Lucini Italia is an Italy-sourced premium olive oil brand sold at grocery and DTC channels at comparable premium-tier pricing to Oleavanti, with strong provenance and varietal differentiation.
• McEvoy Ranch: McEvoy Ranch is an estate-grown premium olive oil producer in Northern California with award-winning oils and a DTC-plus-specialty-retail model. Comparable in provenance storytelling, award credentials, and per-bottle pricing to Oleavanti.

Broad incumbents

• Colavita: Colavita is a long-established Italian olive oil brand with broad retail and foodservice presence globally, comparable product (extra-virgin olive oil) but at mainstream premium pricing and via traditional distribution.
• Deoleo: Deoleo is the world's largest olive oil company, owner of Bertolli and Carapelli. Serves as the broad-incumbent ceiling on what scaled olive oil distribution looks like, even though its positioning and price points are far below Oleavanti's.
• Carapelli: Carapelli is a historic Italian extra-virgin olive oil brand with global retail distribution under Deoleo. Comparable product category and scale ambition, but with broad-incumbent pricing and distribution.
• California Olive Ranch: California Olive Ranch is the largest US-grown olive oil producer with broad grocery and DTC distribution. A broader-incumbent analog — same product category but mass-premium positioning and vastly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Soom Foods: Soom Foods is a premium DTC brand specializing in Lebanese/Middle Eastern pantry staples (tahini, sesame products) with strong foodservice and retail placement. Comparable in Lebanese heritage storytelling and premium DTC positioning to Oleavanti's pantry-extension SKU strategy.

Regional players

• Ziyad Brothers: Ziyad Brothers is a leading Lebanese and Middle Eastern pantry brand (olive oil, tahini, spices, pita) with strong US retail distribution. Comparable on Lebanese heritage and pantry-category breadth, but serving a mainstream rather than ultra-premium consumer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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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