Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Spain

Aceites de las Heras is a family company dedicated to the production, packaging and distribution of Edible Oils and specialized in Olive Oils. The company is managed by the General Director and the different departments including production, quality, administration, marketing and export. Nowadays the company (IFS Certified) is in the ranking of the first 20 edible oils companies in Spain with a volume of more than 9 million litres bottled. The company covers different types of customers. They specialize in supplying importers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers and food industries under the company's brands and also private labels. They can supply a large variety of oils in different glass and pet packages and also bulk. The company has experience into exporting to Asia, Africa and Europe.

Aceites de la Heras has a storage capacity of 500,000 litres of bottled and packaged oil and a further 500.000 litres can be stored in bulk tanks. The whole bottling process is done mechanically in a super clean environment. The company offers 1-litre glass bottles in carton boxes. Although the company owns a considerable size storage area, the olive oil is produced fresh on-demand and shipped as soon as possible. The consignment is ready for shipment within 2 weeks from payment confirmation. The main port used for overseas export is the Valencia port.

Maintaining the highest quality and excellence has been and still is paramount to Aceites de las Heras' success. The company pays attention to the organoleptic properties (flavour, aroma and colour) and ensures the careful selection of raw materials used in the production process. This has enabled them to strengthen their position and remain competitive in the market. The company applies for the traceability program throughout its process following all the standard of IFS. The company is IFS High Level, HALAL and EU ORGANIC certified.

Aceites de la Heras has an average production of 1 million litres of olive oil per month. They are located in a new facility with a storage capacity of 600 tons in bulk. They have 5 bottling lines with a capacity of 3000 - 12000 liter/hour and a storage capacity of bottled oil of over 675 tons. The harvesting period is from October to January. The processing plant is located in the town of Utiel, approximately 70 kilometres inland from Valencia. The company uses the most advanced technology. Aceites de las Heras has been characterized by its continued use of innovation, allowing them to adapt to the demands of the market. The cultivation of the olives is conventional, and the process of extraction of the oil is cold pressing.

Aceites de la Heras offers Premium Extra Virgin Olive oil (EVOO). The product is extracted from 100% pure and cold pressing of olives. The following varieties are used in the given proportion in the final product:

- 40% of Arbequina

- 30% of Picual

- 30% of Cornicabra.

The stated combination produces an EVOO with an intense and fruity aroma and with a smooth and lightly spicy flavour. The oil is bright, clear and light green in colour. The maximum acidity is 0.5% and the validity of 24 months from the date of production.