Olivna (Our Tunisian Table) — Tunisian olive oil from the

In brief. Olivna is the olive oil brand of Our Tunisian Table, founded by Rim and Munya, cousins born in Tunisia and settled in Seattle (USA). The oil — extra virgin, with a certified organic USDA Organic / EU Organic / NOP range — is produced in the family's northwest Tunisia region, rich in Chetoui. A diaspora-driven niche brand, focused on family storytelling and single origin, awarded at Olive Japan 2017 (Gold) and BIOL 2023 (Extra Gold). Artisanal and limited distribution.

Overview

Olivna is the olive oil brand of Our Tunisian Table, founded by Rim and Munya, cousins born in Tunisia and settled in Seattle (WA, USA). The oil is produced in the family's northwest Tunisia region, with cited ties to Haouaria, Kelibia and El Kef.

The project is carried by an English-language Tunisian / Maghrebi cooking blog, which structures the brand's universe around a strong family storytelling. The oil is presented as single-origin Tunisian, pressed at source, in stated contrast to supermarket oils and misleading or cut European labels.

Distribution is artisanal and limited: products are often shown as Sold out, reflecting a niche logic rather than volume.

Range & varieties

The varieties worked are Chetoui (a northern Tunisian variety, rich in polyphenols) and Chemlali.

The documented range includes:

  • Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO);
  • Organic olive oil (certified USDA Organic / EU Organic / NOP);
  • a premium range (conventional and organic);
  • Dorica and Marasca packaging lines;
  • 750 ml, 1 L, 3 L formats (and 250 ml depending on the reference);
  • olive-based processed products: tapenades, antipasti;
  • a private label offer.

The documented references notably include the Tunisian Extra Virgin Olive Oil (250 ml, 750 ml) and the Tunisian Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil (250 ml).

Markets & distribution

Olivna is distributed in:

  • Tunisia
  • United States (sold on Amazon.com and online via ourtunisiantable.com; brand based in Seattle)
  • Canada
  • France
  • Italy
  • Japan

Distribution remains artisanal and niche, consistent with the diaspora positioning.

Certifications & awards

Certifications:

  • USDA Organic;
  • EU Organic;
  • NOP (National Organic Program);
  • FSSC 22000;
  • Organic claimed on the Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil range (certifying body not specified on the site ).

Awards:

  • Gold Award — Olive Japan 2017;
  • Extra Gold — BIOL 2023 (international organic olive oil competition).

Positioning

Olivna positions itself as premium / artisanal / authentic origin. It is a niche brand from the Tunisian diaspora in the USA, focused on family storytelling and on a single-origin Tunisian oil pressed at source, in contrast to supermarket oils and cut European labels. Carried by a cooking blog, it embraces an artisanal and limited distribution.

Ethical FOMO note

Olivna proves that a Tunisian olive oil brand can be born in the diaspora: two cousins in Seattle, a blog, a single-origin oil — and medals at Olive Japan and BIOL. What matters is the narrative, the single origin and the certification, more than size.

Do you, in turn, want to create or source your brand of authentic Tunisian olive oil? Zitouna Export supports you, with respect for existing brands:

The goal: build your own brand story, not copy Olivna.

FAQ

1. Who founded the Olivna brand? Rim and Munya, cousins born in Tunisia and settled in Seattle (USA), via Our Tunisian Table.

2. Where is Olivna oil produced? In the family's northwest Tunisia region (ties to Haouaria, Kelibia, El Kef).

3. Which varieties are used? Chetoui (rich in polyphenols) and Chemlali.

4. Is the oil organic certified? Yes: USDA Organic, EU Organic, NOP, along with an FSSC 22000 certification. The organic certifying body is not specified on the site.

5. Where can you buy Olivna? In the United States via Amazon.com and ourtunisiantable.com, as well as in Canada, France, Italy and Japan.

6. Has the brand been awarded? Yes: Gold at Olive Japan 2017 and Extra Gold at BIOL 2023.

7. Does it offer products other than oil? Yes: tapenades and antipasti, along with a private label offer.

8. Why are products often out of stock? Because Olivna embraces an artisanal and limited distribution, typical of a niche brand.

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

Do you want your own single-origin Tunisian olive oil, under your own brand, for the US or European market? Request your free quote — we'll respond with volumes, formats and indicative prices.

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