Olivko — organic Tunisian olive oil with over 100 awards

In brief. Olivko is a 100% export Tunisian company, founded in 2014 by Karim Fitouri, a Tunisian-British entrepreneur from Djerba (headquarters in Gammarth/Tunis). Its specialty: an organic extra virgin olive oil, often single-varietal (Chemlali, Chetoui) and early harvest, sometimes unfiltered. The brand claims more than 100 international awards, including several NYIOOC gold medals and a ranking in the world's top 100 producers. A deliberate move upmarket.

Overview

Olivko is a Tunisian company founded in 2014 by Karim Fitouri, a Tunisian-British entrepreneur from Djerba. Its headquarters are in Gammarth (Tunis). The company is 100% export.

Olive sourcing is done notably in the Dougga valley (northwest, Chetoui region), as well as in the Tunisian olive-growing areas producing Chemlali (central/south).

Olivko claims a deliberate move upmarket, aiming to revolutionize the image of Tunisian olive oil: producing a value-added global brand, in contrast to traditional Tunisian export in anonymous bulk. The brand presents itself as an ambassador of Tunisian excellence internationally.

Range & varieties

The varieties worked are Chemlali and Chetoui.

The documented range includes:

  • Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO);
  • Organic (the core of the range);
  • Chemlali single-varietal;
  • Chetoui single-varietal;
  • Early harvest;
  • First cold extraction;
  • unfiltered cuvées depending on the vintage.

Markets & distribution

Olivko exports to many markets:

  • Tunisia
  • Europe
  • North America (USA / Canada)
  • India
  • Middle East
  • Japan

Its status as a 100% export company confirms a resolutely international orientation.

Certifications & awards

Certifications:

  • Organic extra virgin olive oil;
  • Multiple certifications displayed on the official site (organic labels).

Awards: the brand claims more than 100 international awards, notably:

  • NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition (New York) — several gold medals, including a 2020 Gold for the Organic Chemlali;
  • Tunisia's first gold medal in the organic olive oil category (2016 cuvée);
  • Best in Class 2019 (NYIOOC, New York);
  • 15 international medals in 2018 (including Los Angeles, London, Italy);
  • winner of the 2022 London international competition;
  • ranked among the world's top 100 olive oil producers.

Positioning

Olivko positions itself as premium / high-end, organic and award-winning single-varietal. Its approach is a deliberate move upmarket aimed at transforming the image of Tunisian olive oil: shifting from a product exported in bulk to a value-added global brand. Olivko presents itself as an ambassador of Tunisian excellence internationally.

Ethical FOMO note

Olivko made a bet: rejecting anonymous bulk and building a global Tunisian brand, awarded more than 100 times. It is concrete proof that a Tunisian oil can rise to the world's top 100 once it is carried by a real brand.

You too can create or source your own Tunisian olive oil brand — with respect for brands like Olivko and their work. Zitouna Export supports you:

The goal: build your own brand, not copy an existing one.

FAQ

1. Who founded Olivko? Karim Fitouri, a Tunisian-British entrepreneur from Djerba, in 2014. The headquarters are in Gammarth (Tunis).

2. Does Olivko sell in Tunisia? The company is 100% export; it has a presence in Tunisia but is internationally oriented.

3. Which varieties does Olivko offer? Chemlali and Chetoui, notably as single-varietals.

4. Is the oil organic? Yes, organic is the core of the range (organic extra virgin olive oil).

5. Where do the olives come from? Notably from the Dougga valley (Chetoui, northwest) and the Chemlali areas (central/south).

6. How many awards does Olivko claim? More than 100 international awards, including several NYIOOC gold medals.

7. What distinguishes Olivko historically? It claims Tunisia's first gold medal in the organic oil category (2016 cuvée) and a ranking in the world's top 100 producers.

8. Which markets does Olivko export to? Europe, North America, India, the Middle East and Japan.

9. Can you launch a premium brand like Olivko? Yes. Zitouna Export supports private label brand creation and export, with respect for existing brands. Request a quote.

Do you want your own award-worthy organic Tunisian olive oil brand, under your own name? Request your free quote — we'll respond with volumes, formats and indicative prices.

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