About us
100+ years in the making
Star believes that eating well should be a pleasure and not another complication in our lives…
With over 100 years crafting high-quality olive oils, vinegars, and olives, STAR products help you transform time into precious moments to be savored with those you love.
This is why we offer…
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A wide portfolio with many flavors and varieties, to meet all tastes and occasion. From flavors to key complements, to star ingredients.
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We support you on your journey to savor life with only the best natural and healthy ingredients.
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We are specialists with more than 100+ years,
bringing only high-quality products.
Our Story : a family history
1898
Mediterranean heritage, American roots
Founded in California in 1898 by the Giurlani family, the STAR brand was created to bring authentic Mediterranean flavors to everyday life, with a commitment to excellence and guaranteed quality.
1995
From olive oil to a world of flavor
1995 – The Borges Group, Spain’s leading exporter of olive oil, purchases Giurlani USA, Inc., bringing to STAR a stronger presence in the Mediterranean specialty foods arena.
The name “STAR” was chosen as a proud nod to their American patriotism. Over time, the portfolio expanded to include balsamic and wine vinegars, olives, peppers, and capers.
2025
Where health meets flavor
Today, Star brand has an extensive portfolio in complementary categories, from oils, vinegars to olives and specialties that enhance and elevate the flavors of each meal. We offer versatile products for all tastes and occasions, being undoubtedly healthy and full of flavor products.
Part of the Borges Family
STAR is proudly part of the Borges International Group, a family-owned Mediterranean food company with over 125 years of history.
What’s next? We invite you to savor life slowly— because it’s better for your health and your soul.
Quality assurance
STAR is a proud, long-time member of the North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA).
Every bottle of STAR Olive Oil is rigorously tested to meet—or even surpass—the International Olive Council’s global standards for quality and authenticity.
Heart-healthy Excellence
Certified by the American Heart Association, STAR Olive Oil is your go-to choice for heart health.
With seven distinct certification categories, our product goes above and beyond, meeting and exceeding strict government regulatory standards.
Purely non-GMO
Non-GMO certified means our products are made without genetic engineering, ensuring every ingredient is free from
GMOs.
Our certification follows the strict Non-GMO Project Standard, with rigorous testing, traceability, and segregation at every step.
IFS
ISO 9002
ISO 14001
IOOC CERTIFIED LAB ON_SIDE
KOSHER