About
Filippo Berio

Filippo Berio was born on December 8th 1829, in the Ligurian town of Oneglia not far from Genoa.

A young Filippo Berio moves with his family to Lucca, a province of Tuscany famous for its olive oils. It is here among the rolling hills, that he is inspired to pursue his passion and become an olive oil craftsman.

Over the years Filippo Berio worked hard to perfect his craft: he chose the finest olives and pressed them with care and attention into pure and delicious oil. Season after season, his reputation grew until his olive oils received national success: sold and distributed throughout Italy.

Filippo Berio famous olive oils and high quality standards soon earned him important recognition as one of Italy’s premier olive oil connoisseurs and producers.

After over 15 years of olive oil expertise, the Filippo Berio brand is finally registered. The first official record of sales takes place in Filippo Berio's hometown of Lucca, Italy.

In the 1870's Filippo Berio begins exporting his olive oil to North America, securing orders with Italian importers, hoteliers, restaurant owners and retailers keen on offering customers and clients authentic taste of Italy.

Filippo Berio receives his first award for high quality olive oil at the Exposition Universelle de Lyon, and then again in 1878 at the Exposition de Paris.

In 1894, Filippo Berio passed away at the age of 64. Two years after his death, the Filippo Berio trademark is registered in the United States. In the early 1900’s, Filippo Berio olive oils become Italy’s number one export brand thanks to continuous sales, awards and recognition for its exceptional quality and flavour.

Albertina Berio and Giovanni Silvestrini join forces with other prominent olive oil and wine producers to form a cooperative association named SALOV.

To respond to ongoing demand SALOV opens a fully equipped olive oil refinery in Viareggio, Italy.

SALOV interrupts all olive oil production activities. Later in the 1950’s, production resumes with the introduction of more modern olive growing techniques.

After the war the Filippo Berio brand name continues to grow and garner success across the globe, thanks in part to numerous studies proving the health benefits of olive oil.

To meet growing demands and market needs in North America, SALOV opens a new subsidiary in New Jersey, USA.

A little over 12 years later, SALOV opened the Filippo Berio UK subsidiary in London, England. Filippo Berio has been the UK’s leading olive oil brand ever since.

Salov moves its production facility to Massarosa, Italy just a short distance from Filippo Berio’s hometown of Lucca. The new plant is equipped with sophisticated modern equipment used to uphold strict production and quality controls.

In these years, as well as opening officies in Brazil, Russia, Canada and Shanghai, it also opens a new commercial HQ in Milan. Today, Filippo Berio is sold in over 75 markets around the world - a truly global brand.

As the keepers of his legacy, SALOV continues to honour Filippo Berio’s passion, artistry and commitment to excellence today, tomorrow and for years to come.