Virgin Olive Oil Suppliers
Find virgin olive oil suppliers for your specification, preferred origin and buying volume.
Virgin olive oil suppliers range from growers and mills to refiners, bottlers, and traders. Choose the supplier role that matches your need: a single-estate oil, a regional blend, or a bulk commodity for private-label packaging.
Specify olive variety, grade, quantity, packaging, and destination country. We can help you through OpenCommo’s network of 70,000+ suppliers across commodities.
Where our suppliers are located
Explore sourcing locations across our virgin olive oil supplier network. Choose your preferred country below to find suppliers for your specification and shipment size.
Explore virgin olive oil suppliers
Find suppliers for your required product form, grade and shipment size. Choose an origin to start your request.
| Supplier | Country | Contact details |
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| Deol***** | Email availablePhone available | |
| Coop***** | Email availablePhone available | |
| Kupl***** | Email availablePhone available | |
| Ital***** | Email availablePhone available | |
| Mave***** | Email availablePhone available | |
What to look for when sourcing virgin olive oil
Product specification
The buying brief for a boutique extra virgin olive oil differs from that for a bulk commodity. Start with the intended end use and the oil's sensory profile.
Grade & variety
Specify the grade (extra virgin, virgin, or lampante) and any desired olive varieties or regional appellations. Product-grade numbers are fine, but sensory quality must be verified separately.
Physical & chemical specification
Agree on acidity, peroxide value, and other chemical limits relevant to your contract. Note that these are decision thresholds for your buyer-supplier agreement, not universal standards.
Packaging & volume
Confirm bulk tank, flexitank, or bottled formats, and determine the quantity in metric tons or liters. Clarify if you need private-label packaging and whether the supplier can handle that.
Quality acceptance
Quality in virgin olive oil is sensory and chemical. Agree on testing methods and how the sample translates to the delivered shipment.
Sensory assessment
Arrange for a panel tasting or lab analysis to confirm the oil is free from defects and matches the desired fruity, bitter, or pungent profile.
Chemical testing
Set acceptable ranges for free acidity, peroxide value, and UV absorbance. Ensure the lab is accredited if you plan to enforce these limits.
Sample & claim process
Define the reference sample (offer, pre-shipment, arrival) and the claim procedure if the bulk oil fails on arrival. Agree on who pays for independent testing.
Origin requirements
Origin affects both oil character and supply risk. A specific estate or cooperative offers traceability, while a blend from multiple origins provides consistency.
Geographical indication
If you require a protected designation of origin or a specific region, confirm that the supplier can document the oil's origin. For non-GI oils, ask for the country or region of harvest.
Harvest year & storage
Request the harvest year and where the oil is stored. Virgin olive oil deteriorates over time, so know the production date and the remaining shelf life.
Blend flexibility
For repeatable blends, define acceptable origin substitutes and whether you allow mixing across harvests or regions to maintain taste and supply.
Commercial terms
Offers vary by delivery basis and payment terms. Compare the same packing, quantity, and logistics to make a fair price comparison.
- Delivery basis
- Confirm whether the quote is ex-mill, FOB, CIF, or delivered duty paid. Clarify who bears freight, insurance, customs clearance, and storage costs until delivery.
- Payment & validity
- Agree on payment terms (e.g., advance, letter of credit, or deferred) and the validity period of the offer. For bulk shipments, note any price adjustment clauses.
- Delivery schedule
- Align the shipment period with your production or bottling plans. Specify whether partial shipments are allowed and who manages the logistics.
Documentation & compliance
Customs and food-safety rules depend on the destination market. Verify that the paperwork covers the specific oil lot you are buying.
- Shipment papers
- Match lot numbers and weights across the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, and Certificate of Analysis. Confirm that the oil described matches the product you agreed to buy.
- Origin & quality certificates
- Request a Certificate of Origin if needed for preferential tariffs, and ensure the Certificate of Analysis is from an accredited lab if you rely on it.
- Destination rules
- Ask about the importing country's labeling, traceability, and phytosanitary or food-safety requirements that apply to your shipment. Confirm the supplier can provide the necessary documentation.
Supplier capability
A producer, mill, refiner, or trader offers different levels of control. Understand who is responsible for the oil quality and who handles the paperwork.
Processing & bottling
Identify who extracts the oil, how it is stored, and whether bottling is done at the source or elsewhere. Ask about tank cleaning and quality control procedures.
Volume & lead time
Confirm the supplier's capacity to meet your order volume and typical lead time, especially during harvest season when demand is high.
Consistency & substitution
For repeat orders, ask how the supplier ensures a consistent flavor profile across harvests. Discuss how to handle crop shortfalls and whether alternative oils are acceptable.
Virgin Olive Oil Supplier Questions
- How do I find virgin olive oil suppliers in my preferred origin?
- Share your desired origin, grade, quantity, and packaging. OpenCommo helps automate your sourcing through its supplier network.
- Should I buy from a producer, mill, or trader?
- A producer can offer traceability, a mill may have fresh oil, and a trader can provide destination stock or blend flexibility. Choose the supplier whose role and services match your order's needs.
- What should I include in a virgin olive oil quotation request?
- Specify the grade, olive variety, origin, packaging (bulk or bottled), quantity, and delivery country. Add your desired acidity or sensory profile and the shipment window.
- How do I compare wholesale virgin olive oil offers?
- Compare the same grade, packaging, quantity, delivery basis, and payment terms. For bulk oil, align the chemical specification and the storage conditions before comparing prices.
- How should I assess a virgin olive oil sample?
- Have the sample tested for sensory defects and chemical parameters like acidity and peroxide value. Inspect the bottle or container for clarity and odor, and keep a sealed reference sample.
- How can I check a virgin olive oil supplier before signing a contract?
- Check the supplier's company registration, trade references, and any quality certifications. Put the agreed specification, delivery schedule, payment terms, and quality-claim process in the contract.