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Deoleo

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UK
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Edible oil manufacturer

World's #1 olive oil producer, and Spain's 2nd largest listed food company. Its Carbonell brand is the best selling olive oil brand in the world. Bought the Bertolli olive-oil and vinegar business from Unilever in 2008. Previously known as SOS Group, it changed its name to Deoleo in 2011 after selling its rice division to focus on olive oil.

Company Ownership

Deoleo SA   ESP     website   email      
  CVC Capital Partners Ltd   
   owns 56% of Deoleo SA  
UK     website         

Private equity firm

Founded in 1981 and today manages US$71 billion in funds throughout Europe, Asia and the US.

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Company Assessment

PRAISE CRITICISM INFORMATION
Deoleo SA
Social Misleading advertising
In 2018 this company's US subsidiary agreed to pay US$7 million to settle a class action lawsuit alleging it made misrepresentations about Bertolli olive oil being "Imported from Italy".
Source: Top Class Actions (2018)
Business Ethics Environmental claims
This company has a publicly available Environmental Policy on its website.
Source: company website (2014)
CVC Capital Partners Ltd
Business Ethics Involvement in gambling
This company has investments in two gaming companies, Tipico and Gaming1.
Source: company website (2022)
Business Ethics CVC Foundation
In June 2011, the company established the CVC Foundation to take its philanthropy programme to the next level.
Source: company website (2022)
Business Ethics Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website.
Source: company website (2022)
Business Ethics UN Principles for Responsible Investment signatory
UNPRI is a set of six principles direct institutional investors may adopt to consider environmental, social and corporate governance issues when investing. UNPRI is a voluntary agreement.
Source: UNPRI (2020)

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Company Details

Type Public company
Founded 1955
Revenue 561 million EUR (2019)
Subsidiaries Deoleo Australia Pty Ltd 

Edible oil importers

Formerly known as Minerva Australia.

Contact Details

Address Madrid, Spain
Website www.deoleo.com

Products / Brands

Deoleo
1866 Olive Oil
Carbonell Olive Oil

Deoleo Australia
Azalea Cooking Oil
Bertolli Olive Oil
Dante Olive Oil
Lupi Olive Oil
Lupi Vinegar
Minerva Olive Oil


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