# Kosterina

> Kosterina sells Greek early-harvest extra virgin olive oil, vinegars, snacking olives and olive-oil-centered skincare through its online store, subscriptions and national retailers. Founder Katina Mountanos combines Greek family ties, olive oil sommelier training and experience in beauty and ecommerce to position pantry staples as a Mediterranean lifestyle brand.

- **Founded:** 2016
- **Headquarters:** Manhasset, United States
- **Founders:** Katerina (Katina) Mountanos (Founder & CEO)
- **Products:** Original Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Organic Everyday Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Flavored Olive Oils, Balsamic and Crushed Fruit Vinegars, Organic Snacking Olives
- **Notable:** Launched in more than 600 Target stores in September 2024., Inc. 5000 rank 1,262 in 2025 and 1,982 in 2026; Inc. reports 173% three-year growth for the 2026 listing., Company reports 2026 London gold for Original EVOO and silver for Organic Everyday EVOO.

## Products & services

- **Original Extra Virgin Olive Oil** — Single-varietal Koroneiki oil from southern Greece; 500ml listed at $32. Current product page reports 578 mg/kg polyphenols for the November 2025 harvest.
- **Organic Everyday Extra Virgin Olive Oil** — USDA-certified organic Koroneiki oil with a milder flavor for cooking and baking; bottle listed at $26.
- **Flavored Olive Oils** — Garlic, Greek Herb & Lemon, Spicy Red Pepper and Green Goddess variants.
- **Balsamic and Crushed Fruit Vinegars** — Balsamics sourced from Modena, Italy, and fruit vinegars for dressings, marinades and drinks.
- **Organic Snacking Olives** — Greek Herb and Spicy Kalamata olives, plus Coriander & Pink Pepper green olives.
- **Extra Virgin Skincare** — Face oil, moisturizer, balm, body oil, soap and deodorant centered on olive-derived ingredients.
- **Extra Virgin Olive Oil Shots** — Single-serving high-phenolic oil marketed as a daily wellness ritual; packs of 15 and longer supplies.
- **Lemon Olive Oil Cake PROTEIN+ Bar** — Lemon olive oil cake flavor in a protein and fiber bar; 12-pack listed at $45 at research time.
- **Subscriptions, Refills and Gifts** — Recurring online orders with 10% savings, refill tins and curated gift sets.

## Achievements

- Launched in more than 600 Target stores in September 2024.
- Inc. 5000 rank 1,262 in 2025 and 1,982 in 2026; Inc. reports 173% three-year growth for the 2026 listing.
- Company reports 2026 London gold for Original EVOO and silver for Organic Everyday EVOO.
- CCOF lists USDA NOP and handling certification effective April 16, 2024.
- Founder reports an early NPS of 100; this was a small early customer base, not a representative national survey.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Signed a $15,000 Proposition 65 settlement over alleged missing lead-exposure warnings for two Kalamata olive products. Kosterina denied the allegations and admitted no violation; agreement imposes conditional California warning obligations.
- **2026-03** — Mountanos featured on Whole Foods Market Beyond the Board, discussing olive oil and vinegar.
- **—** — 2026: Inc. lists Kosterina at number 1,982 with 173% three-year growth.
- **—** — 2026: Brand reports international olive oil awards; current store also features EVOO shots and a Lemon Olive Oil Cake PROTEIN+ Bar.

## Links

- Website: https://www.kosterina.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kosterina
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/kosterina
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kosterina/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kosterina.gr/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kosterinaevoo

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Last updated: 2026-10-03