Om Lucente
Lucente was founded on a simple belief: the best oils are made when each ingredient is used where it brings the most value.
Sweden produces some of the world’s finest rapeseed, with high quality, clear traceability and a long tradition of cultivation. The Mediterranean has centuries of expertise in olive oil, where climate, soil and craftsmanship give each oil its distinctive character.
We saw no reason to choose between them.
So we created a Swedish oil company that brings together Swedish ingredients and the Mediterranean olive oil tradition. Our blended oils are made with Swedish rapeseed oil, while our olive oils draw their character from southern Spain. Every product is developed with the same goal: to offer high quality, clear origins and a flavour we would be proud to serve at our own family table.
For us, innovation means choosing the right ingredient for each product and creating oils that work just as well in home kitchens as they do in professional ones.
In the heart of Andalusia lies Jaén, the world’s largest continuous olive oil producing region and home to millions of olive trees. Some of the world’s most highly regarded olive oils are produced here, shaped by generations of experience and a climate that gives the olives their distinctive flavour.
Lucente’s olive oils come from carefully selected producers in this region and are made primarily from Picual olives.
We chose Picual for the qualities we look for in an excellent olive oil: balanced flavour, distinctive character and high natural stability. It works equally well on its own and in our blended oils.
For us, quality begins at harvest. The olives are handled promptly to preserve their flavour, aroma and natural properties, before the oil is produced under carefully controlled conditions.
We work with producers who share our commitment to quality and long-term partnerships. Together, we develop oils with the balance, stability and flavour profile we seek, whether for use on their own or in our blends.
When the oil arrives in Sweden, the next stage of our quality work begins.
All product development, blending, bottling and quality control take place at our facility in Sweden. By staying closely involved throughout production, we can ensure consistent quality, full traceability and flexibility with every delivery. This also allows us to develop products suited to Swedish cooking habits and ingredients.
Our Swedish salad oil is one example. We started with Swedish rapeseed oil and developed a flavour profile inspired by the Mediterranean. Our aim was to preserve the quality and traceability of the Swedish ingredient while creating the smooth, balanced character many people enjoy in Mediterranean cuisine. The result gives Swedish rapeseed oil more uses, from everyday cooking to salads and cold dishes.
We did not set out to turn Swedish rapeseed oil into olive oil. We wanted to give it more uses through a smoother flavour inspired by the Mediterranean.
While many blended oils on the market use imported sunflower oil, we have deliberately chosen Swedish rapeseed oil as our base. That choice reflects our belief in Swedish ingredients, Swedish food production and a more sustainable approach to developing the vegetable oils of the future.
We believe quality never happens by chance. It comes from choosing the right ingredients and producers, and making the right decisions at every stage.
That is why we select our producers carefully, develop our products to clear quality standards and oversee production ourselves in Sweden. We never compromise on what matters most: the ingredients, the flavour and the finished product.
Every bottle is a promise to deliver an oil we would choose for our own families.
That is why Lucente exists: to bring together the best of Swedish ingredients and the Mediterranean olive oil tradition. The result is a complete range of vegetable oils, each developed with the same commitment to quality, origin and performance.
Explore our range or contact us to discuss a partnership.
Johans väg 5
438 39 Landvetter
Sweden