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A wave of misinformation aimed at the Spanish olive oil is upset by the industry from the allegations that the bottles “outside the EU” actually contain Moroccan olive oil.
However, although these accusations are false, other accusations claim that the Spanish language government will remind of olive oil products from the markets, if the next crop is very rich, is partly true.
Social networks are forced to believe that their olive oil industry, which is almost 50% of world production and is vital for the Economy of Spain, providing about 3.2 billion euros and supporting almost 42,000 jobs – they were deceived.
Since September 2023, the online Video series claims that Carbonell olive oil, Hojiblanca and Koipe are actually preparing with brands -lips of Moroccans. These claims were based on the tags of bottles, which report that the oil was made with olives “grown inside and outside the EU.”
Users suggested that this indicated Moroccan origin, despite the zero elements that indicate this.
DEOLEO, a multinational company that has all three brands, denies these accusations and assured that “Morocco is not an olive supplier” for any of its products.
Mixing the oils is common in the industry, and the bottles mentioned in the video come in the period 2022-2023. At that time, out of the drought and extreme heat in Spain, Deoleo was forced to include oil, Argentina and Tunisia in his products – hence the labeling “outside the EU”. However, no one came from Morocco.
Since August 2025, all three brands used exclusively 100% Spanish olive oil. In addition, by 2024, Carbonell bottles include a QR code that allows customers to control the origin of olives, production sites and packaging dates.
Will olive oil be canceled by regiments?
Nevertheless, fears of difficulties in 2025-2026 are not completely unfounded: the Ministry of Agriculture of the Spanish language began the process of approval of the decision of the ministry, which will limit the sale of olive oil products if the upcoming crop is very rich. This means that some amounts of olive oil can be revoked from the market.
An order that has not yet been approved, seeks to prevent the destruction of prices and speculation in the market from the overproduction.
This will ensure stability for both manufacturers and consumers. This complies with European legislation: Article 167A of European regulation (EU) No. 1308/2013 allows the states of the member states to regulate the supply of olive oil. In Spain, this provision is used through the royal decree 84/2021, which is authorized by the Ministry of Agriculture to take measures to remove products if necessary.
This news caused a wave of disorders and misunderstandings on the Internet, as many users suggested that olive oil products would be immediately recalled from the supermarket regiments. This is incorrect: the mandate will be used only under certain circumstances and has not yet been approved.
The order should also pass various stages before its implementation, including consultations with various autonomous communities of Spain and agricultural organizations. He must also respond to specific overproduction data, refer only to the 2025/2026 campaign and approved until October 31. From today, she already has the support of two main agricultural organizations: the Spanish CoAG (alliance of agricultural and home organizations), which claim that this measure will protect consumptions, avoiding price raising and UPA (union of farmers and breeders).
If the dismissal is approved, this will mean that some of the olive oil produced will be committed to the sale next year or will be used for insurmountable purposes.
But how like it is that this happens? Even if the decree is approved, this does not mean that olive oil will be withdrawn. The measure will enter into force only in case of confirmation of overproduction.
The period 2024/2025 observed a normal level of production after two previous weak cultures. Harvesting 2025/2026, according to forecasts, exceeds the previous average of 1.4 million tons of olives.
But the Koag told the Spanish controller of the events Maldita.es, which is unlikely to apply the measure as The crop of 2025 is already lower than expected.