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- Deoleo, S.A. (OLE.MC) is a Spain-based multinational food processing company and the world's leading producer of bottled olive oil. Founded in 1955 and headquartered in Rivas-Vaciamadrid, near Madrid, the company specializes in sourcing, blending, and marketing premium extra virgin olive oils; its core portfolio includes globally recognized brands such as Bertolli, the world's best-selling olive oil, Carbonell, Carapelli, Hojiblanca, Koipe, Koipesol, Figaro, Friol, Sasso, Maya, and others; it also offers seed oils, table olives, vinegars, sauces, and expanding categories like avocado oil. Deoleo operates production facilities in Spain and Italy, with commercial offices across Europe, North America, India, and other regions in more than 60 countries, serving retail, foodservice, and cosmetics sectors through rigorous quality controls involving thousands of annual tests and master blenders. In October 2025, Deoleo unveiled its "EVOO-lution" strategic roadmap for 2025-2028, targeting €32 million in incremental EBITDA through top-line growth in North America and India, innovation in adjacent products, revamped procurement, and operational efficiencies; the plan builds on strong nine-month 2025 results showing 15% sales volume growth, 41% EBITDA increase to €35.4 million, and net debt reduction to €87.4 million. The company maintains a global market share of 8.6%, three times its nearest rival, while advancing sustainability via EcoVadis Platinum certification, SBTi-validated decarbonization goals, and partnerships with 88 certified mills.