Frantoio Oleario Bigucci

Frantoio Oleario Bigucci, a Family Olive Mill in San Giovanni in Marignano

Frantoio Oleario Bigucci is an Italian olive oil producer based in San Giovanni in Marignano. It makes and sells extra-virgin olive oil, as well as a line of gourmet foods and body-care products. The company describes itself as a family business and sells its products directly and through its online shop.

From Door-to-Door Sales to a Continuous-Cycle Mill

The business began in the early 1960s, when Bruno Bigucci rode from village to village on his bicycle with large containers, selling olive oil. His children, Francesco and Federica, continued the trade. In 2003, the family acquired an olive press, initially with one millstone and two presses; five years later, there were four presses. In 2017, the family opened a new two-phase continuous-cycle mill, which processes olives in the absence of oxygen to preserve product quality.

The company says the current business is run by Francesco, his wife Anna, and their son Riccardo. Its sales network reaches from local restaurants to individual customers throughout Italy. The company says it began attending local fairs and festivals in the 1980s to introduce people to its products.

Olive Oils Made In-House

The oil catalog includes several products made from olives the company describes as 100% Italian:

• Goccia di Frantoio, filtered and unfiltered, in 1-liter and 5-liter sizes.
• Nostrolio, in 1-liter and 5-liter sizes.
• Bruno, in a 750-milliliter bottle.
• Monocultivar.
• Organic, in a 750-milliliter bottle.
• Flavored oils, including a chili pepper seasoning.

Gourmet Foods and Other Products

Alongside its oils, the company sells a line of gourmet foods that includes sauces, products preserved in oil, pâtés, and regional specialties such as Ascolana tenera. It also offers body-care products and gift sets, including the Cofanetto Oro verde.

Online Shop and Shipping

The company’s online shop highlights best-selling products with prices and allows customers to buy directly. The site advertises free shipping in Italy on orders of €100 or more.