Gourmet Olive Oil & Vinegar

Gourmet olive oil and vinegar retailers import and sell premium extra virgin olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, and specialty vinegars.

With cooking quality valued and gourmet ingredients popular, olive oil and vinegar generates revenue of $120,000-$400,000 with 60-75% margins through retail, tasting bar, and online.

The business requires product sourcing from quality producers, knowledge of olive oil and vinegar quality, tasting bar setup, retail or online presence, and FDA import compliance.

Products include extra virgin olive oils (single estate, varietal), flavored and infused olive oils, aged balsamic vinegars, wine and fruit vinegars, gift sets and samplers, and cooking classes and tastings.

Revenue through retail store, online sales, and wholesale.

Success factors include sourcing authentic quality products (Italy, Spain, California), tasting bar for sampling and education, knowledgeable staff and customer education, beautiful bottling and gift presentation, and building foodie and home cook clientele.

Marketing focuses on home cooks, foodies, specialty food shoppers, and gift buyers.

With gourmet cooking valued and quality ingredients appreciated in 2025, olive oil and vinegar offers culinary staples opportunities serving cooks with quality sourcing and tasting experience as differentiators.