SHANGHAI, May 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- DEOLEO, the world's leading olive oil producer which currently represents 10.4%[1] of the total global olive oil market, once again demonstrated its leadership in the world's olive oil industry this month, claiming eight medals at the prestigious China International Oil and Edible Oil Competition. The trophy haul included:
The competition was part of the Oil China Expo continuing through May 18 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center.
With this triumph, Deoleo and its most iconic brands have received 64 awards and special mentions around the world thus far in 2018.
At the Japan Olive Oil Prize competition in April, Deoleo and its products swept the board, winning five gold medals, a silver and Best in Class honors with Hojiblanca DOP Poniente de Granada. In Los Angeles, Carapelli Founders Edition scored silver and its packaging won a gold medal, alongside three silvers and two bronzes awarded to other Deoleo oils.
These latest wins in Shanghai further highlight Deoleo's ongoing commitment to delivering the highest-quality olive oils to consumers around the world.
Complying with the strictest global standards, Deoleo's Carapelli, Bertolli and Carbonell Extra Virgin products are masterfully blended using only oils that are labelled as Extra Virgin, even for markets where this is not a regulated requirement.
"We are delighted to see our brands being recognized around the world," said Deoleo Chief Commercial Officer Miguel de Jaime Guijarro. "We have a clear strategy and commitment when it comes to quality, sourcing and innovation. This is demonstrated through these latest wins.
"Our foremost commitment is to delivering quality while continuing to meet the ever-growing needs of our consumers, who value health and social well-being."
About Deoleo
Deoleo is a Spanish multinational food company and the world's top selling olive oil bottler, present in over 80 countries on the five continents. It has factories in Spain and Italy and sales offices in 15 countries. Deoleo has leading global brands, such as Bertolli, the best-selling brand in the United States, Carapelli and Sasso; and the Spanish brands Carbonell, Hojiblanca and Koipe.
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