R. R. OOMERBHOY PVT. LTD. (www.rropl.com)
5, Soona Mahal, 2nd Floor,
143 Marine Drive
Veer Nariman Road
Mumbai – 400020
Tel.: +91 022-56399000
Fax: +91 022-22026929
E-Mail: info@rropl.com
Under the leadership of Rashid and Riyad Oomerbhoy, this Mumbai-based company has a product portfolio that is as interesting as its Web site. The flagship brand of India’s top importer of olive oil is Bertolli, and its Web site, which has an informative Healthline and tempting recipes, promotes the idea of switching over to a MUFA (monounsaturated fatty acid)-rich cooking oil. MUFA, the Web site informs us, substantially reduces the amount of ‘bad cholesterol’ in the body. It’s this quality that makes virgin olive oil a good bet for a healthy heart.

OLIVE TREE TRADING PVT. LTD. (www.olivetreetrading.com)
2406, East Street
Pune, Maharashtra – 411001
Fax: +91 020-56021902
E-Mail: info@olivetreetrading.org
Importers of Olitalia, Olive Tree Trading is based in Pune, a small but influential town 160 km south-east of Mumbai. A labour of love of Suku Shah, a gourmet who imports DeCecco pasta and Lavazza coffee machines as well, the company has an informative Web site, which is a must-visit, especially if you wish to dip into a wealth of recipes. Olive Tree products can be found in upscale Italian restaurants across the country.

SURESH KUMAR & CO. (www.sureshkumarco.com)
A-17, Sonu Towers (Second Floor)
Dr Mukherjee Nagar Commercial Complex
Delhi – 110019
Tel.: +91 011-27651001 / 2752001
Fax: +91 011-27653938
E-Mail: info@sureshkumarco.com

Bangalore Office
938, 21st Cross
5th Main HSR Layout
Sector-7, Bangalore – 569034
Tel.: +91 080-5722847
E-Mail: skcoblr@vsnl.net

Contacts
Suresh K. Asrani: kumar@sureshkumarco.com
Nikhil S. Asrani: nikhil@sureshkumarco.com
Aseem S. Asrani: aseem@sureshkumarco.com
They are the importers of Olicoop and have been in the food business for a quarter of a century. Their Web site doesn’t tell much but their products are available across India, from big cities to small towns. Write to them to find out more.

MANISHA INTERNATIONAL PVT. LTD.
J-2/16, Khirki Extension
Malviya Nagar
New Delhi – 110017
Tel.: +91 011-26671129
Cell: +91 9810117387
Fax: +91 011-26691796
Colavita has a big presence in the Indian market, but very little is known about its Indian importer. When we get more information, you’ll find it here.

DALMIA CONTINENTAL PVT. LTD. (www.leonardoolives.com)
10, Darya Ganj, New Delhi – 110002
Tel.: +91 011-23246198 / 23277823
Fax: +91 011-23277875
Contact Person: Mr. MK Joshi / + 91 9811148807
E-Mail: info@dalmiaglobal.com
A major promoter of cooking Indian food with olive pomace oil, an idea purists find hard to digest, Dalmia Continental gets Leonardo brand olive oil bottled oversees under its specifications. The Leonardo Web site is worth a visit – it’s bustling with credible information. A notable inclusion is a bunch of recipes for Indian dishes prepared with olive oil. The site has a platform for online buying that is well-designed and unique to it.

SRI RODA FOODS (www.srirodafoods.com)
A-10 & 11, Sardar Nagar
Near C.C. Colony,
New Delhi – 110009
Tel.: +91 011-65155053/54
Fax: +91 011-27118786
Mobile: +91 9810089838
E-Mail: deepak@srirodafoods.com
An established name in the food import business since 1895, Sri Roda Foods distributes Figaro olives – both pitted and stuffed. The business, founded by Lala Roshan Lal, is being managed by his son Deepak Asrani and grandson Rishabh. Their Web site is essentially a catalogue of products for exporters.

DHANYA ASSOCIATES (www.oliveoilindia.com)
25, Bunder Street
Chennai – 600001
Tel.: +91 044-25381831 / 25391647
Fax: +91 044-25368495
E-Mail: dhanyaassociates@vsnl.com
murali@oliveoilindia.com
info@oliveoilindia.com

The importers of Filippo Berio (www.filippoberio.com is a Web site you must visit for the recipes and insights) and Bilginoglu don’t have much product information on their site. Write to them to find out more.