Our story · Sicily to Switzerland

The olive held a secret.

ELAYVA is the world’s first water made from natural olive water, produced during the creation of high-quality olive oil.

01 — The origin

In Sicily, the olive is more than a fruit. It is culture, tradition and everyday life.

The story of ELAYVA begins in Sicily, an island where olive trees have shaped life for centuries. There, the olive is more than just a fruit—it is part of the culture, tradition, and everyday life.

For many years, Chiarello GmbH has been dedicated to producing high-quality olive oil as well as other olive-based products, ranging from olives and aromatic oregano to fine olive paste. This long-standing experience led to a decisive realization: the full potential of the olive had not yet been exhausted.

Sicily, Mediterranean Sea

Sun, mineral soil, inherited knowledge.

02 — The discovery

What others saw as a by-product, we recognised as a hidden treasure.

Nothing wasted. Everything reconsidered.

During olive oil production, olive water is created alongside the oil. Although it is a valuable component, it is considered a by-product, remains unused, and is discarded. Through inherited traditions, deep expertise, and a respectful relationship with nature, we became aware that this water is not waste, but rather a hidden treasure. Out of curiosity to look beyond the obvious, the desire arose to give olive water its own meaning.

03 — A vision takes form

ELAYVA means “olive tree.”

Chiarello GmbH decided to pursue this path, and this vision marked the beginning of ELAYVA.

The name ELAYVA comes from Ancient Greek and means “olive tree.” Rooted in one of the world’s oldest cultures, it carries the warmth of the Mediterranean within it and symbolically represents life, health, and resilience.

Life — the water within every living thing

Health — nature’s quiet intelligence

Resilience — the enduring olive tree