Colavita Buys O Olive Oil & Vinegar

Colavita and Curation Foods have announced the completion of a transaction by which Colavita has acquired the O Olive Oil & Vinegar brand and business assets.

O is a producer of premium quality, 100% California products. Founded in 2007, the O brand is a leader in the U.S. retail market for Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Champagne Vinegar and Sherry Vinegar. The brand also includes a wide assortment of other uniquely packaged, responsibly sourced and high quality olive oil and vinegar items.

“I’m happy to announce this important acquisition,” said Giovanni Colavita, CEO of Colavita USA. “We have always looked with admiration at what the O founders created. A company that produces distinctive oils and vinegars, all 100% from California in a fully integrated way, and located in the heart of the Californian wine region. We are happy to bring back O to a family-operated business and culture after a transitional period as part of a public company. I want to thank our team, the Curation team and our respective consultants for making this transaction happen so effectively.”

Colavita has named Paolo Colavita CEO of O Olive Oil & Vinegar. Paolo, currently VP of Colavita’s west coast operations, has been living in Northern California for the last seven years. He will manage the O team based in Petaluma, CA, leading the growth of this boutique brand of premium local products in U.S. markets and in markets worldwide.