Olive Oil Producers

Lebanese olive oil producer founded in 2004 by agricultural engineer Youssef Fares, fifth-generation producer on a family-owned 24-hectare grove in Akkar-Bayno, North Lebanon. Brand name "Zejd" means oil in ancient Phoenician. Produces mono-varietal conventional, premium, organic and infused extra virgin olive oils from handpicked Souri olives, plus aperitifs, condiments, all-natural olive oil soaps and spa cosmetics. Flagship boutique "House of Zejd" at Issa Building, Mar Mitr Street, facing the Brazilian cultural center, Achrafieh, Beirut. Open Mon-Fri 9 AM-5 PM, Sat 9 AM-2 PM, closed Sunday. Exports to Australia, Côte d'Ivoire, Switzerland, New Zealand, UAE, USA, Singapore and Japan. Bronze Medal at the International EVOO Competition 2012 for pomegranate-flavored organic oil. Organic Code: LB-BIO-102, Operator No: L0431. Mobile +961 3 283 724. Email houseofzejd@olivetrade.com.

Premium Lebanese extra virgin olive oil social enterprise founded in 2019 by Rose Bechara Perini in Deir Mimas, Marjayoun Caza, Southern Lebanon, overlooking the Litani Valley. Cold-extracted 100% "Souri" mono-varietal oil — one of the oldest and rarest olive varieties in the world. Ranks in the top 1% of the world's oils with elevated polyphenol concentration of 847 mg/kg and an Organoleptic Score of 92/100. Works with 15-20 farmers across Deir Mimas, Ebel El Saqi, Kawkaba, Rashaya El Foukhar (South Lebanon) and Zgharta (North), supporting around 1,000 seasonal workers, with a core team largely made up of women and young people. Reaches international markets across 15 countries with 25 global awards including multiple gold medals. Email rosebechara@darmmess.com.

Lebanese olive oil producer (Walid Haddara) from the Koura olive groves, North Lebanon. Traditional cold-pressed extra virgin olive oil from northern olive groves.

Lebanese olive oil producer Riad Hoblos from Zouk Habalsa, North Lebanon. Family olive groves producing extra virgin olive oil from the Koura region.