Meet Our Team

Sascha, Founder of Saffi Saana


After working with an olive oil farm in Chile, Sascha learned about the adulteration in the olive oil industry, which spans the entire food economy. She decided to start a company focused on providing chefs and restaurants with affordable ingredients that they could trust to be 100% real and never diluted.

A few years into her business, Sascha noticed that no oil or vinegar company focused on the bulk section. There were no options for customers like her, who wanted high quality ingredients in sustainable packaging. This led her to work with grocery stores to help redesign the entire bulk shopping experience.

What if people want to buy directly from the supplier? How could she offer them a sustainable option? Where could she find durable, reusable containers that she could fill with their products over and over again? 

To learn more, check out our Zero Waste Collection.


Life Before Saffi
While studying at the John Felice Center in Rome, Sascha had the opportunity to intern with the UN World Food Programme. She later worked in the Trade Office at the Consulate of Chile, where she was introduced to the incredible world of Chilean food and wine. Post graduation, Sascha moved to Chile to work with an extra virgin olive oil producer. One opportunity led to another and Saffi Saana was born.

 

 

Scott, Production Coordinator

 

From bottling products, warehouse management and order processing, Scott  makes sure Saffi Saana is running smoothly. He makes sure everyone gets their order intact and on time. Lucky for us, Scott is also our in-house Mr. Fix-It.  Fun Fact: Proud grandpa to seven grandkids.

 

Aliza, Social Media Manager

Aliza is Saffi Saana's Social Media Manager, handling Saffi's voice and staying connected with all of our wonderful customers online. Fun Fact: She is a journalism major and has a dog named Benji!

 

Lauren, Vision, Growth, & Partnerships

Lauren comes to us with a wide variety of experience, from consulting with Michelin Chefs to being a recognized name in the foraged cocktail world, touring the world as a member of an Icelandic rock band to her success as a botanical artist with 8 wine labels and her art hanging in such spaces as Whole Foods HQ. Lauren is a published writer and is a current mentor for the global organization 1% for the Planet. She has helped with vision and strategy for purpose driven brands and initiatives from soil scientists to farmer's market vendors to Levis, HipCamp and Yeti.

Lauren helps craft our voice and our vision at Saffi, and brings her kind and devoted attention and sense of connection to our partnerships and store relations.