Deoleo
Jun. 12, 2024
Deoleo North America CEO Says Sustainability is Key to Growing Olive Oil Sector
Thierry Moyroud views Deoleo as guardians of the industry, prioritizing quality production and sustainable practices above all else.
Jun. 1, 2023
Deoleo Touts Sustainability in U.S. Campaign
The world’s largest olive oil producer is introducing new "sustainably sourced" extra virgin olive oil brands.
Dec. 8, 2022
New Research to Study Impact of Soil Health on Olive Oil Quality
The project seeks to better understand how olive growing affects soil biodiversity and ecological function and how soil health affects olive oil quality and safety.
Aug. 16, 2022
Challenges Abound for Spain’s Olive Oil Producers
High prices have buoyed the sector for much of the past year and a half, but rising production costs and persistent drought mean significant challenges lie ahead.
Dec. 1, 2021
Future Lies in Specialized, Sustainable Production, Deoleo CEO Says
According to Ignacio Silva, specialization is key to the survival of traditional producers, and the whole sector must modernize to thrive.
Sep. 10, 2019
Deoleo Campaign Features a Taste Test by Indian Grandmothers
While the women were quick to comment on the lack of salt and use of spices, none noticed olive oil had replaced fats traditionally used in Indian cuisines.
Jun. 10, 2019 Business
200,000 Olive Farms in Spain Could Vanish in Next Decade, Report Finds
Nov. 10, 2018 Business
Court Rejects Relevance of Davis Study in Dismissing Case Against Deoleo
Aug. 29, 2018 Business
Jul. 19, 2018 Business
Jul. 11, 2018 Trade Events
CEO of Largest Olive Oil Company Calls the Industry's Business Model 'Broken'
Apr. 12, 2018
Deoleo Agrees to Settle Lawsuit for $7 Million
The Spanish olive oil behemoth will settle with plaintiffs, paying out $7 million as well as agreeing to change labels and take measures to improve quality.
May. 16, 2017
Deoleo Plans 'Biggest Ever' Promotional Campaign
The world's largest olive oil company says it will launch the largest promotional campaign in its history to draw consumers to its flagship brands and use more olive oil in general.
Mar. 7, 2017
Global Olive Oil Giant Deoleo at Brink of Dissolution
The company will sell a factory in Antequera and plans to dismiss of workers in its offices and industrial factories in Spain.
Jul. 6, 2016
World's Largest Olive Oil Producer Pledges 'Higher Standards and Transparency'
After the recent judgement by the Italian Antitrust Authority, the producer of Bertolli, Carapelli and Carbonell launched a campaign promising consumers a commitment to higher quality.
Mar. 17, 2016
Deoleo Recalls Bertolli and Carapelli Products
For the second time in four months, Bertolli and Carapelli olive oils are recalled, this time over concerns about the presence of pesticides.
Nov. 16, 2015
Deoleo Recalls Bertolli and Carapeilli Olive Oils it Says May Have 'Prematurely Spoiled'
Deoleo USA issued a recall of some of its Bertolli and Carapelli products distributed in the U.S. from January through May, 2015.
Nov. 13, 2015
World's Largest Olive Oil Producer Responds to Fraud Allegations
Deoleo said it “strictly respects all the laws and regulations relating to food security in all the countries in which it operates."
Sep. 30, 2013
Spain Speculates on American Takeover of Deoleo
Agribusiness and food giants Cargill and Bunge are rumored to be considering a takeover of the world’s biggest olive oil distributor.
May. 6, 2013
Deoleo Calls for New Names for Olive Oil Grades
Spanish food giant Deoleo wants radical changes to the quality criteria and allowed category names and marketing claims for olive oil.
Apr. 29, 2013
Deoleo Reports Tough Time for Global Olive Oil Sales
Deoleo, the world’s biggest olive oil company, says American consumers helped offset a fall in sales in mature markets.
Apr. 6, 2013
Hojiblanca Develops Olive Oil with Rosemary Extract Said to be Better for Frying
Antioxidant titans rosemary extract and virgin olive oil together reduce harmful acrylamides, Spanish researchers say.
Apr. 5, 2013
Peru Must Lift Anti-Subsidy Duties on Italian and Spanish Olive Oil
A Peruvian tribunal has quashed anti-subsidy duties the country had been imposing on imports of Italian and Spanish olive oil.
Mar. 31, 2013
Deoleo and Hojiblanca Cleared to Form Global Olive Oil Giant
Deoleo, which already controls three of the world’s top four olive oil labels, will be allowed to acquire the huge Hojiblanca cooperative.
Jan. 10, 2013
Spain’s Competition Watchdog Says Deoleo-Hojiblanca Deal Could Harm Competition
Spain’s competition commission sees potential problems with a proposed deal joining the two olive oil giants.
Oct. 18, 2012
Deoleo and Hojiblanca, Former Rivals, Create Global Olive Oil Giant
Hojiblanca - the world’s biggest virgin olive oil producer will buy a stake in Deoleo , the global olive oil market leader.