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Hi there — I've been looking at what wholefood co-ops in Wales tend to stock, and one thing struck me: most organic extra-virgin olive oil on UK shelves doesn't print a harvest year, so shoppers who care about freshness (your members, I'd guess) have no way to actually check it. We do things differently at OLYFO — first cold press, hand-picked, harvest year on every bottle, 24-month shelf life from a certified organic facility in Monastir, Tunisia. I thought Bethesda's bio-focused members might appreciate that kind of transparency on the shelf. Would it be worth a quick 15-minute call to see if it's a fit for your range? Here's my calendar if easier: https://calendar.app.google/A4VnQeTpasqov7oN7

Following up with something I see trip up a lot of independent co-ops: to get decent pricing on organic EVOO, suppliers often push you into container-sized orders — which means cash tied up in stock, storage headaches, and the risk of it sitting too long before it sells through. For a co-op the size of Bethesda, that's a real squeeze, especially on a premium organic line where you want to test demand first, not gamble on volume. We hold stock in the UK, so there's no import paperwork or duty on your end, and our minimum is just one pallet per SKU — small enough to try The Gold range without the usual commitment. Happy to talk through how that could work for your shelves — a short call is the easiest way. https://calendar.app.google/A4VnQeTpasqov7oN7

Quick bit of context in case it's useful: our olive oil is already sold into the United States, the EU, the UK, South Korea and the GCC/MENA region, so it's been vetted by retailers and regulators across quite different standards. On the certification side, we carry USDA NOP organic (2026 Ecocert audit, zero violations), EU and Tunisia organic, ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, Kosher and Halal, plus Non-GMO verification from Bureau Veritas — the kind of trust stack that tends to matter for co-ops like Bethesda when introducing a new organic line. I'd like to find 15 minutes this week to walk you through the range and send samples if you're keen to taste it first. Can I grab a slot on your calendar here: https://calendar.app.google/A4VnQeTpasqov7oN7

I imagine Bethesda already has an olive oil supplier — most co-ops do, and that's fine, this isn't about replacing anyone. Where OLYFO tends to fit is as a second, UK-stocked source: a certified organic option your team can bring in for top-ups or new lines without waiting on a big order or dealing with import complexity, since there's nothing to import — it ships to you like any domestic order. If Tunisian olive oil feels unfamiliar to your members, that's exactly what the organic and Halal certifications, plus a sample bottle, are there to settle — let the oil make the case rather than taking my word for it. I'd genuinely like to send you a sample and talk it through on a short call. Here's my calendar: https://calendar.app.google/A4VnQeTpasqov7oN7

I haven't heard back, Bethesda, so I'll assume the timing just isn't right at the moment — no hard feelings at all. If a certified organic, UK-stocked EVOO ever becomes relevant for your shelves, my door's open and I'd still be glad to send a sample over. Wishing you and the co-op well either way — feel free to just reply if anything changes.

Charlie's Farm Shop already attracts the shopper who cares about ethically sourced olive oil - that's clearly part of your positioning. What's changing is that these same customers are starting to look past the story and check the label itself: harvest year, organic certification, real traceability. Most bottled oil on UK shelves still doesn't print a harvest date, which is a quiet gap on an otherwise crowded shelf. Our Gold range does, alongside USDA NOP and EU organic certification - built for shops where customers already ask the right questions. Would a 15-minute call be worth it to see if it fits your shelf: https://calendar.app.google/A4VnQeTpasqov7oN7

Many independent shops carrying imported olive oil hit the same wall: restocking during their busiest weeks takes longer than expected because the oil sits behind customs clearance and large minimum order requirements. For a shop like Charlie's, that can mean an empty shelf right when footfall - and demand for your ethical range - peaks. We hold Olyfo stock in the UK, so there's no import paperwork or duty on your end, and orders ship like any domestic delivery with small minimum quantities that suit a farm shop's pace. Happy to walk through how this works on a short call if it's useful: https://calendar.app.google/A4VnQeTpasqov7oN7

Olyfo's oil is already stocked across the US, EU, UK, South Korea and GCC/MENA markets - a spread that shows the certifications hold up under different regulatory scrutiny, not just one. Our organic status is backed by USDA NOP (2026 Ecocert audit, zero violations) and EU/Tunisia organic, alongside ISO 22000, HACCP, Halal and Non-GMO certification. For a farm shop positioning itself on ethical sourcing, that's a full trust stack you can put in front of your own customers without having to vouch for it yourself. I'd like to send a sample over and get 15 minutes on the calendar to talk through fit for Charlie's Farm Shop: https://calendar.app.google/A4VnQeTpasqov7oN7

I know Charlie's Farm Shop likely already has an olive oil supplier in place - most shops we talk to do. That's usually not the issue: many keep Olyfo as a second, UK-stocked source for fast top-ups and small orders when the main supplier can't move quickly enough. If Tunisian oil feels unfamiliar to your customers, our certifications (USDA and EU organic, ISO 22000, Halal) plus a sample let your team taste and judge the quality before any decision. And there's nothing to import - it ships from UK stock like a domestic order, so no added complexity on your side. Let's get 15 minutes on the calendar to see if this fits alongside what you already have: https://calendar.app.google/A4VnQeTpasqov7oN7

I've reached out a few times about Olyfo's olive oil for Charlie's Farm Shop and haven't heard back, so I'll assume the timing isn't right at the moment - that's completely fine, and I won't keep chasing. No hard feelings; our certified organic range and sample offer will still be here whenever it's useful. If anything changes or you'd like to pick this up later, just reply to this email.

Hi there, I've been looking at how independent retailers and farm shops choose olive oil, and one thing keeps standing out: most bottles on UK shelves are blended and undated, so shoppers have no way to judge freshness or origin. When a bottle actually shows a harvest year, it quietly signals quality in a way generic labels can't — and that's exactly the kind of detail the delis and farm shops you supply tend to notice. We bottle a first cold-press, hand-picked Tunisian EVOO with the harvest year printed right on the label, and I thought it might be a nice fit for the more discerning end of your range. No pitch intended — just curious whether that resonates with what you're seeing from your retailers. Would you be open to a quick 15-minute call to compare notes?

Following up on my last note — there's a pattern I see a lot with specialty distributors like Cotswold Fayre: overseas olive oil suppliers often demand container-sized minimums, which either ties up cash and warehouse space or forces long lead times that make it hard to react to seasonal demand from your retailers. That's a real cost, even when the oil itself is excellent, because by the time it lands you may have missed the window your delis actually needed it. We hold stock in the UK, so orders move like any domestic delivery — no import paperwork, no duty, and small minimum orders per SKU. It means you can top up quickly without committing to a huge volume upfront. Happy to talk through how that could slot alongside what you already stock, if useful — here's my calendar if a short call makes sense: https://calendar.app.google/A4VnQeTpasqov7oN7

I wanted to share a bit more context rather than just make claims. Our olive oil is already sold in the United States, the European Union, the UK, South Korea, and the GCC/MENA region — markets with quite different standards for what they'll accept. It carries USDA NOP organic certification (Ecocert audited in 2026, zero violations), EU and Tunisia organic status, ISO 22000, HACCP, Halal (INNORPI), Kosher (Star-K), and Non-GMO verification from Bureau Veritas — the full trust stack retailers and their customers tend to ask about. For a distributor supplying thousands of independents, that certification depth can do a lot of the reassurance work for you. I'd genuinely like to walk you through it and hear what would matter most for your buyers — could we grab 15 minutes this week or next? Here's my calendar: https://calendar.app.google/A4VnQeTpasqov7oN7

I know Cotswold Fayre already works with olive oil suppliers, and that's exactly why I want to be upfront: most of the distributors we work with keep us as a second, UK-stocked source — useful for fast top-ups or smaller orders that don't justify a big import commitment. If the hesitation is that Tunisian oil feels less familiar to your retailers, that's fair, but between the USDA/EU organic certification, ISO 22000, and Halal status, plus a sample so your team can taste it first, it tends to answer that question quickly. And if importing sounds like hassle — there's nothing to import here, since we hold stock in the UK and it ships like a domestic order. None of this needs to replace what's already working; it just gives you a faster, lower-risk option in your back pocket. Worth 15 minutes to see if it's a fit? https://calendar.app.google/A4VnQeTpasqov7oN7

I've reached out a few times about our organic Tunisian EVOO and haven't heard back, which usually means the timing just isn't right — and that's completely fine. I won't keep following up, but I did want to close the loop honestly rather than just fade out. If circumstances change and a UK-stocked, certified organic olive oil with small MOQs ever becomes useful for Cotswold Fayre, I'd be glad to pick this back up. Wishing you well either way, and feel free to reply anytime if something shifts.

Hi there, I hope Betws-y-Coed is looking beautiful this time of year. I noticed you already carry Zaytoun, which tells me your customers care about where their olive oil comes from and how it's made — not just the label story. What we're seeing more often now is shoppers asking a more specific question: what harvest year is this, and can they taste that freshness difference? It's a small shift, but it rewards delis who can answer it confidently. Worth a quick 15-minute call sometime to compare notes on what's resonating with your customers? Here's my calendar if useful: https://calendar.app.google/A4VnQeTpasqov7oN7

Following up with something I think is genuinely useful, not a pitch. Independent delis often build a lovely olive oil range, then hit a quiet frustration: their supplier is overseas, minimum orders are large, and a top-up between big shipments means weeks of waiting or awkward import paperwork. That gap can mean empty shelf space right when a customer wants to buy — never a good look for a premium product. We hold our stock in the UK, so smaller top-up orders move like a normal domestic delivery, no customs involved. If that kind of flexibility would help Betws-y-Coed, I'd be glad to talk it through on a short call: https://calendar.app.google/A4VnQeTpasqov7oN7

I wanted to share a bit of context in case it's helpful. Our extra-virgin olive oil, from our certified facility in Monastir, Tunisia, already ships to buyers across the United States, the EU, the UK, South Korea and the GCC/MENA region — a fairly wide spread of markets with quite different standards. That's backed by USDA NOP and EU organic certification, ISO 22000, HACCP, Halal and Non-GMO status, so the trust stack is genuinely there for retail. For a deli like yours that already champions ethical, well-sourced oils, I think there's a natural fit worth exploring. Could we grab 15 minutes this week or next to talk it through? https://calendar.app.google/A4VnQeTpasqov7oN7

I imagine you already have an olive oil supplier you trust, and that's completely fair — I'm not writing to replace that. What I've found is that many independent delis keep us as a second, UK-stocked source purely for speed: faster top-ups, smaller orders, and zero import hassle since the stock is already here. If Tunisian oil feels unfamiliar to your customers, that's exactly what samples are for — our organic, ISO 22000 and Halal certifications give your team confidence to taste it before deciding anything. There's no cost or commitment to trying a sample, and no pressure if it's not the right fit. Would a short call help us figure out if it's worth sending one over? https://calendar.app.google/A4VnQeTpasqov7oN7

Hi again — I've reached out a few times about our olive oil and haven't heard back, which is completely fine. I'll take that as a sign the timing isn't right at the moment, and I won't keep filling your inbox. If anything changes down the line, whether it's wanting a sample or just a chat about your range, I'd genuinely be happy to pick this up whenever suits you. Wishing Deli Betws-y-Coed all the best either way — feel free to just reply if a question ever comes to mind.