Grades buyers ask for
- Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO): free acidity of 0.8% or less and no sensory defects, under EU and International Olive Council standards.
- Virgin olive oil: acidity up to 2%.
- Olive oil (refined and virgin blend) and olive pomace oil for food service and industry.
- Single-variety oils (for example Picual, Hojiblanca, Arbequina) and PDO oils on request.
Formats
- Bulk: flexitanks, IBC containers (around 1,000 L) and drums.
- Bottled: glass, PET or tins, including private label.
What to check before you buy
- Recent laboratory analysis: acidity, peroxide value, K232/K270 and sensory panel.
- Harvest year and storage conditions.
- Certificates you need (organic, food-safety, origin).
- Labelling rules in your destination market.