Greek Superfoods/ Dimitri Olive Oil

For Dimitri Komninos, owner of Greek SuperFoods LLC DBA Dimitri Olive Oil, carrying on his family’s olive oil legacy is more than just business; it’s about honoring generations
of tradition.

The company, which has been operating for 18 years, specializes in picking, pressing and importing pure extra virgin olive oil from family farms in Greece. It also produces infused flavors of EVOO, olives, balsamic vinegars, tape nades and dips for wholesale, online and retail customers. “Operating a small family-owned business these days is not easy, but we do it. We keep the business alive because we believe in ourselves, our products, customer service and we don’t cut any corners,” Komninos said.

The business faced significant challenges during COVID-19, including a facility relocation that was hampered by permit delays and construction restrictions. With restaurant wholesale business declining by nearly 80%, the company pivoted to focus on online sales and farmers markets, offering free home delivery throughout the DMV area to maintain operations. “We decided to offer free home delivery anywhere in the DMV area and we attended as many out door markets and shows as we could,” Komninos said.

Despite recent challenges from inflation, Greek SuperFoods has maintained its commitment to quality and family tradition. The company’s olive farms, passed down through generations, continue to expand as they plant more olive trees to honor their ancestors.

With 10-15 employees, the business has grown from its humble beginnings to become a respected purveyor of Greek olive oil products. The company maintains a strong presence both online through dimitrioliveoil.com and in local markets, offering customers direct access to its premium products.

This profile is part of The Daily Record's In the Lead: Best Family-Owned Businesses in Maryland list for 2024. Information used in this profile was sourced from the honoree. See the full list at thedailyrecord.com.