Zarzis Olive Oil — the premium Tunisian brand from Zarzis

In brief — Zarzis Olive Oil is a family extra virgin olive oil brand born in the Zarzis region, in southeastern Tunisia (Médenine governorate). Founded by Lassaad and run from Florida (USA), it produces its oil in Tunisia and distributes it to the UAE, Qatar and the United States. Positioned on premium gourmet and the health product (unfiltered oil, very high polyphenol content), it has accumulated numerous international awards, including a Best of Class Gold in Los Angeles for its flagship cuvée TRIUMPH.

Overview

Zarzis Olive Oil is a family brand founded by Lassaad, based in Florida, operating several local entities: Zarzis LLC in the United States, Zarzis Olive Oil UAE (via z-oliveoil.ae) and Zarzis Qatar (via z-oliveoil.qa). The oil is produced in Tunisia, in the Zarzis region.

Quality oversight is provided by Dr Miladi, the family biologist, who operates an in-house laboratory. The brand narrative draws on strong heritage storytelling: the Roman olive grove of Zian, the Akkara tribe, traditional Baâli farming (dry farming, without irrigation), cold pressing done on the very day of harvest, and an unfiltered, unrefined oil with very high polyphenol content. The retail experience is presented under the "Eat Like Family" signature, through dedicated stores and online sales.

Range & varieties

The brand highlights several varieties: Chemlali (the main variety, from the Roman olive grove of Zian), Chetoui (high polyphenol content), as well as Zalmati, Coratina, Leccino, Arbosana, Maurino and Carbonel.

The documented range includes:

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO);
Chemlali single-varietal — smooth profile, geared toward everyday cooking;
Chetoui single-varietal — robust profile, rich in polyphenols;
TRIUMPH — a robust EVOO with very high polyphenol content, presented as the brand's flagship / premium product;
Infused olive oils;
Balsamic vinegars (white and black);
Gift sets.

Markets & distribution

Based on the available data, Zarzis Olive Oil is present on the following markets:

Tunisia — production;
United Arab Emirates — Dubai, via z-oliveoil.ae;
Qatar — Doha, via z-oliveoil.qa;
United States — Florida, with stores in Sarasota (Mall at UTC, Ellenton Premium Outlets) and online sales via z-oliveoil.com / zarzisllc.com.

Distribution combines dedicated stores and e-commerce, in a family direct-sales logic.

Certifications & awards

On the certifications side, the brand claims an in-house quality control laboratory supervised by Dr Miladi. No organic certification (ECOCERT / organic) is confirmed or explicitly claimed for the brand.

On the awards side, the documented track record is notable:

Best of Class Gold — Los Angeles International EVOO Competition (TRIUMPH cuvée);
NYIOOC 2022 — 21 Gold + 11 Silver;
NYIOOC 2018 — 7 Gold + 4 Silver;
European International Olive Oil Competition 2024 — 30 Gold + 2 Silver;
International AFRO-ASIAN EVOO Competition 2024 — 60 Gold + 3 Silver;
2018 entries in the international competitions of Italy, London and Japan.

Positioning

Zarzis Olive Oil positions itself on premium / gourmet in small-batch, with a strong health-product dimension. Key selling points: the Roman olive grove and heritage, traditional dry Baâli farming, cold pressing on the day of harvest, and an unfiltered / unrefined oil with very high polyphenol content. The family retail experience ("Eat Like Family") and dedicated stores reinforce a high-end positioning, at the crossroads of Tunisian terroir and the wellness market.

Note — Create or source your own Tunisian olive oil brand

Zarzis Olive Oil illustrates what a well-told premium Tunisian brand can achieve internationally: a strong terroir, differentiating single-varietals and a track record that lends credibility to the positioning. This success is not reserved for established players.

Are you an importer, distributor or project developer looking to build your own reference? Zitouna Export supports you in sourcing an exceptional Tunisian olive oil and launching your brand:

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Quote — receive a proposal tailored to your volumes and markets.

We respect every Tunisian brand and its work: our role is to help you build your own project, without copying or disparaging anyone.

FAQ

1. Is Zarzis Olive Oil a Tunisian brand? The oil is produced in Tunisia, in the Zarzis region. The brand is family-owned, run from Florida (USA) by its founder Lassaad, and operates local entities in the UAE, Qatar and the United States. (To be verified.)

2. Where is Zarzis Olive Oil produced? In the Zarzis region, in southeastern Tunisia (Médenine governorate), near the Sahara desert, around the Roman olive grove of Zian. Complementary sourcing is mentioned in El Fahs Zaghouan and in the mountains of Béja. (To be verified.)

3. Which olive varieties does the brand use? Chemlali (the main variety) and Chetoui (rich in polyphenols), as well as Zalmati, Coratina, Leccino, Arbosana, Maurino and Carbonel.

4. What is the TRIUMPH cuvée? It is the brand's flagship / premium product: a robust EVOO with very high polyphenol content, distinguished by a Best of Class Gold in Los Angeles.

5. Is Zarzis oil organic certified? Not publicly documented: no organic certification (ECOCERT / organic) is confirmed or explicitly claimed. The brand highlights an in-house quality control laboratory. (To be verified.)

6. Where can you buy Zarzis Olive Oil? Via its dedicated stores and sites in the UAE (z-oliveoil.ae), Qatar (z-oliveoil.qa) and the United States (z-oliveoil.com, zarzisllc.com, Florida stores).

7. What awards has the brand won? Numerous NYIOOC medals (2018, 2022), at the European International Olive Oil Competition 2024, at the AFRO-ASIAN EVOO Competition 2024, as well as a Best of Class Gold in Los Angeles for TRIUMPH.

8. Does Zitouna Export sell the Zarzis brand's oil? No. Zitouna Export is a supplier and private-label partner in Tunisian olive oil. We help you source your oil and create your own brand — request a quote.

9. Can I create a premium brand comparable to Zarzis? Yes: that is precisely the purpose of our private label offering, from sourcing a differentiating oil to launching your range.

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