Pompeian Invests $10M in Baltimore HQ to Meet Surging Wholesale Demand

The olive oil company is expanding production to keep up with orders from major retailers like Costco and Sam's Club.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:42pm

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Baltimore-based Pompeian Olive Oil is investing $10 million into a new production line at its East Baltimore factory to meet surging demand for its 3-liter bottles of olive oil, particularly from wholesale club stores like Costco, Sam's Club, and BJ's. The company produced around 55 million bottles in 2025 and expects to exceed that by 10% this year with the help of the new automated line.

Why it matters

Pompeian's growth highlights the increasing popularity of bulk olive oil purchases at wholesale clubs, which now account for around 60% of the company's sales - up from just 40% five years ago. The investment in new production capacity aims to ensure Pompeian can keep up with this fast-growing segment of its business.

The details

Pompeian has been processing olive oil at its East Baltimore factory since 1906. The company's recent $10 million investment has gone towards a new, state-of-the-art automated production line designed specifically to manufacture the large 3-liter bottles of olive oil that are driving much of Pompeian's growth. Even with this new line, CEO Mouna Aissaoui says the company will likely outgrow its longtime Baltimore home within the next five years due to the surging demand.

  • Pompeian produced around 55 million bottles of olive oil in 2025.
  • Pompeian expects to exceed its 2025 production by 10% in 2026 with the help of the new automated production line.
  • Mouna Aissaoui became Pompeian's CEO in 2024.

The players

Pompeian Olive Oil

A Baltimore-based olive oil company that has been processing olive oil at its East Baltimore factory since 1906.

Mouna Aissaoui

The CEO of Pompeian Olive Oil since 2024.

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What they’re saying

“Membership club stores like Costco, Sam's Club and BJ's are driving the growth.”

— Mouna Aissaoui, CEO

“Even with that recent addition, Pompeian CEO Mouna Aissaoui said the demand for olive oil is so strong that the company will likely outgrow its longtime home in five years.”

— Mouna Aissaoui, CEO

The takeaway

Pompeian's $10 million investment in new production capacity highlights the growing consumer demand for bulk olive oil purchases, particularly through wholesale club stores. This expansion allows the Baltimore-based company to keep up with its fastest-growing sales channel, which now accounts for 60% of its business.