About

Jeff Robinson

Liviana is the embodiment of exceptional quality inspired by the Mediterranean Diet, dedicated to offering products that promote longevity and well-being. Our journey began with the vision of our parent company (M2Bio Sciences) CEO, Jeff Robinson. Jeff has a colourful background, and if you can sit down with him one day, I’m sure one sitting wouldn’t be enough. Anyone looking at Jeff’s Instagram would know that he is an avid foodie, and few people know that he has gone to gourmet cooking school and started a renowned gourmet Jazz Bar and Grill in Toronto.

Cape Town

Having spent a decade living in Barcelona, Jeff was immersed in the Mediterranean lifestyle. Recognizing the significant health benefits of this lifestyle, the idea of bringing high-quality products to the market began to take shape. And so, the seed for ‘Liviana®’ was planted. Jeff moved to Cape Town, South Africa, where he started M2Bio Sciences in 2018. M2Bio Sciences is a pioneering nutraceutical biotechnology company that delves into the innovative realm of plant-based medicines, healthy food products, and sustainable packaging solutions.

An oil pourer and two bowls of olive oil with herbs

Jeff & Mike

A few years into the establishment of M2Bio Sciences, Jeff crossed paths with Michael Sachar, a like-minded man who shares Jeff’s enthusiasm for food. Mike loves cooking and is inspired by his Middle Eastern background. He owns an entire recipe book of 401 pages just on hummus! The synergy between Jeff and Mike was evident, and it was a natural fit for Mike to join the team to head up the M2Bio Food and Beverage division.

A black and white image of a man, Michael Sachar

Olive oil pouring into a bowl and 4 olives

Western Cape & Olives

Jeff is passionate about improving health by advocating for prudent lifestyle adjustments. His longstanding desire has been to create top-tier, ethically sourced products. Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO), backed by substantial scientific evidence for its health benefits, was an ideal choice. Jeff and Mike sought the finest producer in the Western Cape, known for its perfect olive-growing climate with mild winters and dry, hot summers. After a long search and hundreds of tastings, a decision was made!

Stellenbosch

Our grove is nestled in a beautiful valley on the slopes of the Stellenbosch Mountains. The Stellenbosch region is unique in its soil composition, and the valley spring water accentuates the olives’ natural delectable flavors. The organic olives are delicately handpicked in small batches, and each assemblage is carefully crafted using a unique cold extraction method.

Our Other Products

The extra virgin olive oil was just the start of a range of health-conscious food products that Liviana offers. We have expanded the range to include raw organic honey, black garlic, and pickled peppers. Everything we do at Liviana focuses on producing evidence-based and ethically sourced products.