Our story
Born from a love of the Mediterranean table
We believe the finest food tells a story — of sun-warmed soil, patient hands, and generations of craft. Blue Olive Market exists to bring those stories to your kitchen.
Where it all began
Blue Olive Market was founded by two lifelong food lovers who spent years travelling the Mediterranean — from the hillside groves of Crete to the bustling souks of Tunis — falling deeper in love with the honest, vibrant flavours of the region.
Frustrated that so much of what they found abroad was impossible to source at home, they decided to do something about it. In 2018, they began building direct relationships with small-scale producers: family farms, co-operatives, and artisan makers who share their obsession with quality.
Today, every product in our range has been tasted, tested, and chosen by us personally. If it doesn't make us reach for a second helping, it doesn't make the cut.
How we source
Slow food, thoughtful choices
Direct from producers
We work directly with farmers and makers — no middlemen, no compromises. Every relationship is built on trust, transparency, and a shared love of great food.
Seasonal and small-batch
The best ingredients follow the rhythms of nature. We source in small batches at peak season so you always get produce at its most flavourful.
Traditional methods
From cold-pressed oils to barrel-aged vinegars, we champion producers who still do things the old way — because the old way tastes better.
Community first
We pay fair prices and invest in the communities we source from. When our producers thrive, the food gets even better.
What we stand for
More than a marketplace
We're not just selling food — we're preserving a way of eating. The Mediterranean diet is one of the world's most celebrated for a reason: it's built on real ingredients, shared meals, and the pleasure of eating well.
Every jar, bottle, and tin we ship is a small act of connection — between you and the person who made it, between your table and the landscape it came from.
The people behind Blue Olive
Meet the founders
Sofia Andreou
Co-founder & Head of Sourcing
Sofia grew up between Athens and London, spending summers in her grandmother's kitchen. She leads all producer relationships and travels to the Mediterranean several times a year to find the next great ingredient.
Marco Ferretti
Co-founder & Creative Director
Marco's background is in food journalism and photography. He shapes the Blue Olive voice, curates the visual world of the brand, and writes most of the recipes you'll find on our blog.
Taste the difference
Every product in our range has a story. Explore the shelves and find yours.