Gregor Lisjak

The Lisjak family began producing olive oil in 1992 by opening one of the first mills in Istria, and in 2023 launched the Gregor Lisjak brand from their estate in Krkavče, Slovenian Istria, with over 1,500 olive trees. Run by Gregor and his wife Barbara, the family maintains the highest standards throughout production, from harvest through processing. Olives are harvested at optimal times-typically beginning at the end of September or early October for varieties such as Kortina-and cold-pressed within hours in their own mill to ensure low acidity and high polyphenol content. They craft ten extra virgin olive oils, including blends like Selekcija from Leccino and Frantoio olives, and the native Istrska Belica variety with protected designation of origin. In addition to their core range, they produce infused olive oils including truffle, pumpkin, lemon, chili, garlic, and orange varieties. The family achieved international recognition by winning a Gold Award at the 2025 NYIOOC World Olive Oil Competition for their Hofer Gourmet extra virgin olive oil, the first gold awarded to Slovenia that year.