Bertolli Extra Light Taste Olive Oil

Bertolli was founded in 1865 by Francesco Bertolli and his wife, Caterina, in Lucca, Tuscany, Italy. Originally a small grocery store selling regional produce, the brand grew to become one of the most recognizable names in olive oil globally. The brand's history is characterized by its pioneering role in exporting Italian olive oil to the world, particularly to Italian immigrants in the United States.

Today, the manufacturing of Bertolli olive oil is a global operation. The oil is often a blend of olive oils sourced from various Mediterranean countries, including Italy, Spain, Greece, and Tunisia. These oils are typically blended and bottled in large-scale facilities to ensure a consistent flavor profile and quality level across international markets.

Ownership of the Bertolli brand has transitioned through several major corporations over the decades. In 2008, Unilever sold the olive oil business to the Spanish food group Grupo SOS (now Deoleo). As of 2024 and beyond, Deoleo remains the ultimate owner of the Bertolli olive oil brand. Deoleo is a global leader in the olive oil sector, headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and manages a portfolio of some of the world's most iconic olive oil brands.