Olives and olive oil since 1851
Our Legacy Begins in Meligalas, Greece — 1851
Preserving our family’s olive-growing heritage through uncompromising quality—crafted with intention, from our groves in Greece to your kitchen.
A living heritage passed down to generations.
Our mission is simple: to honor our family’s olive-growing heritage by bringing truly authentic, organic Greek extra virgin olive oil to people who refuse to compromise on quality. It is a commitment to preserve a living legacy, from our ancestral groves in Kalamata to our daughter, Melina Maria, and the next generation.
A family legacy rooted in care and craft
Olive farming is central to the company’s heritage. Founder Dino grew up tending family groves in Meligalas, where he learned that quality is cultivated over time rather than manufactured. The company is named after Melina Maria, whose recovery from a premature birth inspired a long-term commitment to health, care, and responsible stewardship.
In 2008, Dino and his wife Kat decided to return to their Greek roots, leaving the corporate world to start Melina with nothing more than a small sample bottle of their family’s dark, golden olive oil, a shared passion for honest ingredients, and a handshake with their first restaurant partner.
How we protect quality from grove to bottle
Photos taken from our family groves in the Kalamata region of Greece
Start with the Grove
Healthy trees and organic practices always come first.
Harvest at Peak Health
We pick in late October and November when flavor are at their best.
Protect the Oil
We rely on cold extraction and climate-controlled transport
Support Small Producers
We partner with neighboring family farms to keep traditional village agriculture alive.
Let Quality Speak
We grow through relationships and referrals, not flashy marketing.
Generations of care, confirmed by the people who use it
Where heritage meets everyday value
We believe that eating well shouldn’t be a luxury. By managing the process from the grove to the bottle, we offer fair pricing that allows families and businesses alike to enjoy authentic Extra Virgin Olive Oil every day.
Whether you are a chef, a retailer, or a family cook, when you choose Melina, you are choosing a living legacy.
Browse the full collection rooted in our family’s craft and experience
Premium Oils
Balsamic Vinegars
Preserves
For those who value tradition, continuity, and care, this is where the story continues
Each bottle reflects decisions made well before harvest, prioritising the health of the trees, the integrity of the oil, and respect for traditional practices that have endured across generations.
- Koroneiki olives grown in family-owned groves cultivated since 1851
- Harvests scheduled for peak health and flavour rather than maximum yield
- Cold extraction and controlled handling to preserve natural characteristics
- Collaboration limited to neighbouring family farms that follow the same standards
- Temperature-controlled transport from Greece to Florida to protect oil quality
- Growth guided by long-term relationships rather than aggressive expansion