Buying guide
Where to Buy Quality Olive Oil in Albania
Contents
Many people ask: where can I buy olive oil that is genuinely good? Albanian olive oil has a long tradition, but the market also has blended or old oil. Here is how to choose well.
The main places to buy olive oil
Directly from the producer
This is the safest option. You know the origin, the harvest year and how the oil was pressed, and the price is often fairer because there are no middlemen.
Online
Ordering online is convenient, especially if you live far away or abroad. Choose the producer’s own website, with real contact details and a clear product description.
Markets and food shops
The choice is wide here, but you need to be careful. Ask about the origin and look at how the oil is stored: bottles standing in the sun or near heat are a bad sign.
What to check before you buy
- Grade: extra virgin is the highest.
- Harvest year: fresh oil has a better aroma.
- Packaging: a dark glass bottle or a tin.
- Producer: a clear name, address and contact.
- Price: a very low price should make you suspicious.
How much olive oil should you buy?
For a household, 0.5 L and 1 L bottles are practical. If you cook with it often, 3 L or 5 L tins save you money. For restaurants and businesses there are larger formats too, up to 1,000 L.
Frequently asked questions
To round off the guide, here are some questions we are asked often.
How much does olive oil cost in Albania?
The price depends on quality, harvest year and quantity. A very cheap oil is often not extra virgin. For current prices, ask the producer directly.
Can I order olive oil online?
Yes, as long as you buy from a producer with clear contact details. Shkrela also ships abroad.
When is the best time to buy?
After the harvest season, from late autumn onwards, when the oil is at its freshest.
Order Shkrela olive oil
Shkrela is a family producer with more than 25 years of tradition. Our oil is organic, cold-pressed within 24 hours and filled into dark glass bottles. Choose your size on the products page, or see our offer for businesses: 1,000 L extra virgin olive oil.
Questions about delivery or wholesale orders? Write to us here.
