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Story about Olivivia
Olivivia is a specialty food importer based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Since our inception in 2019, we have been dedicated to sourcing and offering the most healthy, nutritious, and exquisite foods.
At Olivivia Foods, our mission is twofold. Firstly, we are passionate about providing the healthiest and most nutritious foods for the next generation. Secondly, we are on a mission to introduce you to historical brands and classic products that have delighted taste buds for generations.
Why Olivivia Foods
Quality Assurance: We take pride in sourcing products of the highest quality. Our feature product line includes Taiwanese Traditional Mullet Roe (known as bottarga in Japan and Europe), Dried Sakura Shrimp, and an array of organic Dried Fruits from our family-owned manufacturer in Taiwan.
Global Market Insight: We keep a keen eye on global food market trends, always ready to introduce innovative products to the Canadian market. By working closely with established manufacturers and emerging talents, we bring cutting-edge products to our customers.
Variety and Specialty: Our product range extends beyond our feature products. We also offer various Western European gourmet foods, adding diversity and distinction to our catalog.
Mullet Roe | 烏魚子
Both founders of the Olivivia brand, Matthew and Vivia, have a deep-rooted connection to seafood, particularly bottarga, in their family histories.
Matthew's family in Taiwan has been running various restaurants, notably seafood establishments. He has a special affection for seafood, especially fish roe. In his childhood memories, he often visited his grandparents in Tainan, where he witnessed the entire process of catching and processing fish roe. He even helped his elders in packaging the roe. Beyond the delicious, salty, and tender taste of fish roe, these were precious moments of his youth, tinged with nostalgia.
On the other hand, Vivia, while living in Europe, was an avid explorer of various cuisines. One summer in Southern Italy, she encountered a unique dish: Spaghetti alla Bottarga, where pasta was adorned with a generous serving of fish roe pearls and fresh cilantro. It was incredibly delicious and left an indelible mark on her culinary memory.
One afternoon, after watching the documentary "A Bite of China" and its portrayal of Taiwanese fish roe, both Matthew and Vivia independently had the same thought: "We should introduce this unique delicacy to more people."