D'Elyssa — Tunisian olive oil cosmetic line (CHO Group)

At a glance

  • ** What it really is:** D'Elyssa is NOT an edible olive oil brand — it is a line of COSMETICS / body care products based on olive oil (soaps, shower gels, hair and massage oils, hand creams).
  • Who? Produced by the CHO Group (Group CHO), founded in 1996 in Sakiet Eddaier / Sfax, the Tunisian leader in olive oil production and export.
  • Positioning: natural / premium Mediterranean — traditional "cauldron" saponification, rich in glycerin, paraben-free, alcohol-free, preservative-free, dermatologically tested.

Overview

** Important clarification:** unlike an edible oil, D'Elyssa is a line of cosmetics and body care products made FROM olive oil. It is not a table olive oil.

D'Elyssa is produced by the CHO Group (Group CHO), founded in 1996 in Sakiet Eddaier / Sfax, presented as the Tunisian leader in olive oil production and export.

The head office is located on the Mahdia road, km 18, in Sfax, with olive groves in southern / central Tunisia. The D'Elyssa line is a cosmetic outlet that adds value to the group's olive oil.

Range & varieties

The documented varieties (at group level / for the olive oil raw material) are: Chemlali, Chetoui, Arbequina, Arbosana, Zarrazi.

The D'Elyssa cosmetic range:

  • Natural solid soaps (100 g, 200 g).
  • Liquid soaps (300 ml, 750 ml).
  • Shower gels (300 ml, 750 ml).
  • Hair oils (100 ml).
  • Massage oils (100 ml).
  • Hand creams (75 ml).
  • Fragrances / scents: toning Citrus, wild Blackberry, sensual Fig, velvet Peach.

Markets & distribution

The documented market is Tunisia. The markets specific to D'Elyssa are not publicly detailed; the CHO group, for its part, operates in ~42 countries (Canada, France, USA, UK, Morocco, China, Russia, Ivory Coast…).

Certifications & awards

Documented certifications:

  • Olive oil base: on-site IOC-accredited laboratory.
  • IBM Food Trust blockchain traceability (at CHO group / Terra Delyssa brand level).
  • D'Elyssa products paraben-free / alcohol-free / preservative-free, dermatologically tested.
  • Certifications specific to D'Elyssa not publicly specified.

Awards:

  • No award specific to D'Elyssa identified. The group's awards (e.g. NYIOOC Silver 2025) concern the Terra Delyssa olive oil brand, not the D'Elyssa cosmetic line.

Positioning

NOTE: D'Elyssa is NOT an edible olive oil brand — it is a line of cosmetics / body care products based on olive oil (soaps, shower gels, hair and massage oils, hand creams). The positioning is natural / premium Mediterranean: traditional "cauldron" saponification, rich in glycerin, paraben-free, alcohol-free, preservative-free, dermatologically tested.

Ethical FOMO note

D'Elyssa shows how a Tunisian olive oil leader adds value to its olive oil beyond food, all the way to premium cosmetics — a high-value-added outlet. The CHO Group is a respected player in the sector: its example proves that there is room, for export, for new brands (both edible and cosmetic) adding value to Tunisian olive oil, and for serious importers.

FAQ

Is D'Elyssa an edible olive oil? No. D'Elyssa is a line of cosmetics / body care products based on olive oil (soaps, shower gels, hair and massage oils, hand creams), not a table oil.

Who produces D'Elyssa? The CHO Group (Group CHO), founded in 1996 in Sakiet Eddaier / Sfax, the Tunisian olive oil leader.

What products make up the D'Elyssa range? Solid and liquid soaps, shower gels, hair oils, massage oils and hand creams, available in several scents.

Are the products natural? They are advertised as paraben-free, alcohol-free, preservative-free, dermatologically tested, with traditional "cauldron" saponification.

Which olive varieties are used? At group level: Chemlali, Chetoui, Arbequina, Arbosana, Zarrazi.

Has D'Elyssa won awards? No award specific to D'Elyssa is identified; the group's awards (e.g. NYIOOC Silver 2025) concern the Terra Delyssa oil brand.

In which markets is it distributed? The Tunisian market is documented; the markets specific to D'Elyssa are not publicly detailed, but the CHO group operates in ~42 countries.

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