Deoleo
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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 | ||||
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. |
Company Assessment
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Deoleo SA | ||||
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) |
This company has a publicly available Environmental Policy on its website.
Source: company website (2014) |
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CVC Capital Partners Ltd | ||||
This company has investments in two gaming companies, Tipico and Gaming1.
Source: company website (2022)
The 2022 Financial System Benchmark ranks 400 financial institutions across three measurement areas: governance and strategy, respecting planetary boundaries (environment, climate and biodiversity) and adhering to societal conventions (human rights). This company ranked #133/400, with a total score of 16.2/100.
Source: World Benchmarking Alliance (2022) |
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)
In June 2011, the company established the CVC Foundation to take its philanthropy programme to the next level.
Source: company website (2022) |
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
DeoleoDeoleo Australia