We did not just find olive oil; we discovered a philosophy.

Hello.

We are Greendots, a healthy eating brand.

Greendots researches healthy eating habits and introduces ingredients that are as close to nature as possible.

And for a long time, we have pondered this question.

'Where can we find truly good olive oil to include in the food we eat every day?'

That question marked the beginning of our journey to find Mergaliva.

We spent 20 million KRW just on business trip expenses to find trustworthy olive oil.

We visited an organic fair in Germany and tasted countless olive oils.

After tasting so many oils, we felt nauseous and could not continue sampling.

However, contrary to our expectations, most of the famous premium olive oils were already available in the Korean market.

Honestly, we felt a bit discouraged.

Still, we did not give up.

Night after night, we searched local websites in Spain, Italy, and Greece.

We created our own contact list and sent emails requesting product information and test reports.

Some places did not disclose their information, and others said we had to order at least two containers to do business.

Several months passed like that.

Then one day, by chance, we discovered a bottle of olive oil with a new illustration on it.

That was our first encounter with Mergaliva.

I found a farmer's diary.

I happened to visit the Mergaloliva website and discovered something unexpected.

It was a blog written directly by the farm owner.

Stories about wildflowers.

Stories about wild olives.

Concerns about the season without rain.

Stories about soil and microorganisms.

It felt just like a farmer's diary.

That night, I started reading the blog posts one by one, and before I knew it, it was dawn.

And suddenly, this thought came to me.

'What would olive oil made by someone who loves nature this much taste like?'

From that moment, I became curious about the person, not the numbers.

We did not choose their oil, but rather, we chose their beliefs.

Mergaloliva does not control nature.

They farm while respecting the soil and ecosystem.

They value farming methods and production philosophy more than a glamorous award history.

They strive to allow more wild plants and animals to live freely. Sometimes, they even create artificial ponds.

And they prove the results with numbers.

• Acidity 0.14~0.19%.
• Peroxide value 2.09~6.89.
• Polyphenol 400~600mg/kg+

Good oil speaks in numbers.

But great oil is remembered for its philosophy.

Through this Wadiz project, we want to share the philosophy and story of Mergaliva with you.