The Story Behind Little Olive Oil
The Little Olive Oil has a big story. Herman Pobrati founded Little Olive Oil to introduce Albania’s exceptional extra virgin olive oils (EVOO) to the UK. Inspired by his family’s generations-old olive groves, Herman aims to share the flavours of Albanian EVOO with UK consumers.
Focusing exclusively on Albania’s rich olive-growing heritage, Little Olive Oil offers a selection of premium, authentic EVOO perfect for a variety of culinary applications. From Albania’s unique groves to your table, Little Olive Oil transforms Albanian EVOO into a daily kitchen essential.
My Little Olive Oil Journey
After 22 years in London, where my horticulture and landscape design career earned awards like RHS Gold, I remained deeply connected to my roots in a small Albanian village called Pobrat. Growing up surrounded by olive groves, I developed a passion for the land and Albanian EVOOs pure, vibrant flavours.
I founded Little Olive Oil to bring the UK an authentic taste of Albania, a source of quality EVOO that captures my homeland’s simplicity, authenticity, and rich traditions, making every meal more flavourful and honest.
Why Albanian Olives?
The Pobrati family, with five generations of knowledge, carefully selects each olive variety, ensuring the exceptional quality of our EVOO. Albanian olives thrive in the country’s unique Mediterranean microclimate and fertile soils, producing oils of remarkable character and taste.
At the heart of our range is the Kalinjot olive, a rare variety grown in ancient groves. It is celebrated for its peppery flavour and high polyphenol content. Albania also cultivates renowned varietals like Koroneiki, Frantoio, and Leccino, which flourish locally and blend native richness with globally loved flavours.
Our EVOO Focus
We’re focussing on EVOO because it’s the highest quality olive oil, made from pure, cold-extracted olives. It’s rich in natural antioxidants and healthy fats, with a distinctive fruity flavour and peppery finish.
Due to its minimal processing, EVOO retains more nutrients than other olive oils, making it a top choice for cooking and health.
It’s ideal for drizzling on salads, dipping bread, or adding a rich depth of flavour to various dishes.
Additionally, EVOO is known for its health benefits and is a staple in Mediterranean diets. A Little Olive Oil goes a long way!
