Understanding the Controversy Surrounding Carbonell Olive Oil
Recently, a bottle of Carbonell olive oil gained widespread attention, particularly due to its labeling that indicates the oil originates from both inside and outside the European Union. This revelation sparked comments from Hermann Tertsch, a member of the European Parliament representing Vox, who suggested that purchasing Moroccan oil contributes to the decline of Spanish olive oil production. However, it's crucial to clarify that the image in question pertains to the 2022-2023 season, during which the company reportedly sourced olive oil from Chile and Argentina due to severe drought conditions affecting Spain. Carbonell, owned by Deoleo, firmly states that Morocco has not served as a supplier during this time frame, countering Tertsch's claims with a lack of supporting evidence.
Tertsch’s post on social media featured the Carbonell label, which indeed states that the oil is from both EU and non-EU sources. He described the acquisition of Moroccan oil as part of a so-called
As reported by verificat.cat.
