Ottolenghi has partnered with Citizens of Soil to launch its first extra virgin olive oil exclusively at Waitrose.

The olive oil landed at the supermarket retailer on 10 August 2026 and is sourced directly from small-scale family growers who practise regenerative farming.

According to the business, the oil is pressed from olives grown in the Tuscan and Umbrian hills and is harvested and milled within hours, which is key to creating a quality product.

Charlotte Kissane, oil buyer at Waitrose, said: “We’re delighted to launch this exclusive collaboration between Ottolenghi and Citizens of Soil. Our food lovers are increasingly seeking out premium, small-batch finishing oils that put flavour and sustainable farming first.

”Citizens of Soil’s focus on regenerative agriculture and soil health aligns perfectly with our own values, and when paired with Ottolenghi’s unparalleled flair for flavour, the result is an extra virgin olive oil of extraordinary quality built for finishing and drizzling.”

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The Ottolenghi extra virgin olive oil was obtained directly from olives through mechanical means and is available in 500ml bottles for a recommended retail price of £24.

The olive oil was designed as a finishing oil rather than an everyday cooking one which is built for drizzling not for frying.

Sarah Vachon, founder & olive oil sommelier at Citizens of Soil, added: “We have the privilege of working with some of the most talented and thoughtful small-batch producers of olives, who all prioritise flavour, nutrition, and nature over yields.

“When the Ottolenghi team came to us and talked about Yotam’s favourite styles of olive oil and his connection to this region, we knew we had the perfect people to create something together.”