Our Story

Avnir Farm was founded in 1986 in Israel's northern Negev, on a lone family farm near Nir Aqiva, by the Avitan and Shahaf families. What began as a few first rows of olive trees has grown into a true family farm, where every bottle of oil carries a full season of work.

The farm specializes in two things: raising sheep and growing olives — which is why you'll find both in our hand-drawn emblem. The grove grows two cultivars: Souri, the ancient variety of the Land of Israel, and Barnea, a modern Israeli cultivar.

We make our oil with a signature blend of the two: Souri brings depth and character, Barnea brings softness and fruitiness. The olives are harvested at peak ripeness in autumn and cold-pressed within hours — no treatment, no additives, no filtering.

Cold pressing preserves what truly matters: the olive's flavor and aroma. The result — extra virgin olive oil, rich and balanced, with a gentle peppery finish. Kosher under the Merhavim Regional Rabbinate, fresh, and straight from the farmer — no middlemen.

When you buy from us, you buy from a family that knows every tree by name. We'd love to hear from you — on WhatsApp.