Barhoumi — premium & organic Tunisian olive oil (Barhoumi

At a glance

  • Who? Premium / luxury brand run by Barhoumi Group / Barhoumi Olive Oil, a family estate held since 1908.
  • Region: olive-growing estate in Kairouan (central Tunisia); administrative head office in Tunis (Montplaisir).
  • Positioning: premium / luxury (tagline "We give a taste to luxury"), with a private label offer.

Overview

Barhoumi is the olive oil brand of Barhoumi Group / Barhoumi Olive Oil. The founder is Fethi (Fathi) Al-Barhoumi; the family estate was held since 1908 and developed by Ms. Jannet Barhoumi.

The administrative head office is in Tunis: Immeuble Carthagèna, Rue Mohamed Badra, Montplaisir 1073, with Tunisian tax ID 98 555 714. The olive-growing estate is located in Kairouan, central Tunisia.

Range & varieties

The documented varieties are Chemlali (the dominant variety of the Kairouan / Sousse / Mahdia regions) and, likely but not explicitly confirmed by the brand, Chetoui.

The documented range includes:

  • Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).
  • Organic extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).
  • Organic Extra Virgin Premium.
  • Gift boxes / gift packaging.
  • Cans (bulk).
  • Customizable bottling (private label / own brand).

Markets & distribution

The documented markets are:

  • Tunisia and international export (presence via competitions and distribution).
  • Japan (JAS certification).
  • United States (USDA).
  • Gulf / Emirates (Dubai, Doha).
  • Europe (Geneva, Oslo, London).
  • Canada (Montreal).

Certifications & awards

Documented certifications:

  • Organic ECOCERT (code TN BIO 001).
  • USDA Organic.
  • JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standards).

Documented awards:

  • Participation and awards in international competitions 2019-2023 (NYIOOC New York, LIOOC London, regional competitions).
  • Bronze Award for quality (Quality Olive Oils).

The detail of the vintages and award categories is not publicly documented.

Positioning

Barhoumi positions itself in the premium / luxury segment, with the tagline "We give a taste to luxury". The range combines EVOO, organic and premium, with a private label / custom bottling offer aimed at export clients. Its family roots (estate since 1908) and multi-market certifications (ECOCERT, USDA, JAS) reinforce this high-end, international positioning.

Ethical FOMO note

Barhoumi has built its export presence from a 1908 family estate all the way to Japan, the USA, the Gulf and Europe — you too can create your brand or source your Tunisian oil. This family group is a respected peer in the sector: its luxury positioning and multi-market certifications show the outlets open to new brands and demanding importers.

FAQ

Who produces the Barhoumi brand? Barhoumi Group / Barhoumi Olive Oil, around a family estate held since 1908, founded by Fethi Al-Barhoumi.

Where is the Barhoumi estate located? The olive-growing estate is in Kairouan (central Tunisia), the administrative head office in Tunis (Montplaisir).

Is Barhoumi oil organic? Yes: an organic extra virgin range certified ECOCERT (code TN BIO 001), also with USDA Organic.

Which certifications does Barhoumi hold? ECOCERT (organic), USDA Organic and JAS (Japanese Agricultural Standards).

Does Barhoumi offer private label? Yes: customizable bottling / own brand and bulk cans are documented.

Has Barhoumi won awards? Yes: participation and awards in international competitions 2019-2023 (NYIOOC, LIOOC…) and a Bronze Award for quality.

In which countries is Barhoumi distributed? Tunisia, Japan, USA, Gulf/Emirates, Europe (Geneva, Oslo, London) and Canada (Montreal).

Can I create an equivalent luxury brand with Zitouna Export? Yes. Zitouna Export supports the sourcing and private-label production of premium and organic Tunisian oil. Request a quote.

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