Efforts Underway to Promote Sustainable Olive Oil Production

Spanish olive oil processor, Deoleo has signed an agreement with some of the country’s leading cooperatives in an effort to achieve 100% sustainability for 80% of its olive oil by 2023, a World Grain report said last month.  Deoleo’s olive oil brands include Bertolli, Carapelli and Barbonell.
Deoleo was implementing education and training program for farmers and olive oil mills as part of the agreement, the same source said.  It was also working with its program partners to safeguard native varieties, promote early harvest and implement techniques to protect biodiversity in olive groves.
Spain is the biggest producer and exporter of olive oil by volume.  Average annual production in recent years stands at 1.75 million MT, thereof 46% goes to the export market.