Zoi Extra Virgin Olive Oil 500ml

Zoi is a single-origin extra virgin olive oil from a family grove in southern Greece - Europe's first certified regenerative olive oil producer.

Zoi operates directly with the farmer, cutting out middlemen entirely so the people who grow and tend the olives are fairly paid for their work.

• Certified Organic: The bottled oil carries full organic certification. The grove uses no artificial fertilisers, herbicides, or pesticides.
• Certified Regenerative: In 2025 the grove became the first in Greece - and one of the first in Europe - to receive an "Advanced" regenerative certificate from Foodchain, meaning it actively restores soil health and biodiversity rather than simply avoiding damage.
• Single-Origin Koroneiki: All oil comes from one family grove in the south of Greece. Koroneiki olives are prized for their high polyphenol content and their robust, distinctive flavour.
• Hand Harvested and Cold Pressed: Olives are picked by hand and pressed within 1-3 hours at 27°C ambient temperature. The shorter the time between picking and pressing, the less the oil oxidises and the better the result.
• Direct Supply: Zoi works directly with the farmer, meaning profits go straight to Ilias and his family rather than through layers of brokers.

Flavour Profile

Fresh-cut grass on the nose, with notes of crushed herbs and a hint of artichoke. Light and smooth on the palate with a peppery finish that's characteristic of high-polyphenol oil. Works well for drizzling, dressings, and everyday cooking.

Storage

Keep in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight or heat sources. Seal after each use. A cupboard away from the hob is ideal.

Ingredients

100% extra virgin olive oil

Allergens

No allergens from the list of 14.

FAQs

What does "regenerative" mean, and is it different from organic?
Organic farming means avoiding synthetic chemicals. Regenerative goes further - it means actively improving the land: restoring soil health, increasing biodiversity, and rebuilding ecosystems rather than simply not degrading them. Zoi does both.

What are Koroneiki olives and why do they matter?
Koroneiki is a small Greek variety native to the Peloponnese, and the variety used throughout Zoi's grove. It produces oil with some of the highest polyphenol levels of any olive variety, and the flavour is more characterful than the blended neutral oils common in supermarkets.

Is extra virgin olive oil suitable for cooking or just drizzling?
Both. High-polyphenol EVOO like Zoi is more heat-stable than many other cooking oils and is well suited to frying, roasting, and sautéing as well as finishing and dressings.

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