About Monini
Monini is a prestigious Italian olive oil producer founded in 1920 in Spoleto, Umbria—known as the Green Heart of Italy. The adventure began when Zefferino Monini Sr. and partner Pietro Gualfucci established the company to bring the finest Extra Virgin Olive Oils to market. Over a century later, Monini remains 100% family-owned. The company has been a pioneer in the olive oil industry. In the 1950s, Monini moved away from selling olive oil in traditional demijohns (large containers) and pioneered the use of glass bottles—a practice now standard across the industry. This innovation helped preserve oil quality and establish the brand as a premium choice. Today, Monini is led by Zefferino (named after his grandfather, the founder), who serves as CEO, while his sister Maria Flora heads Image Communication and External Relations. The family bought back 35% of shares previously held by Star, restoring complete family ownership and their Spoleto identity. The Monini range in the UK includes: - **Extra Virgin Olive Oil**: Premium Italian EVOO - **Walnut Oil**: Speciality nut oil - **Sesame Oil**: Asian cooking essential Monini expanded internationally with a US office in 2000 and invested in Australian olive farming in 2001, planting over 110,000 olive trees from Italian seedlings. Compare Monini oil prices at Grocefully to find the best deals across UK supermarkets.



