Spain, Italy, and Tunisia supply the majority of olive pomace oil available through Nutrada. Olive pomace oil wholesalers on the platform offer conventional and organic qualities, filterable by origin, certification, and MOQ.
| Value | Description |
| Botanical name | Olea europaea |
| Available forms | Refined, crude |
| Origins | Spain, Italy, Tunisia, Greece, Turkey |
| Certifications | GFSI, EU Organic, USDA NOP, HACCP |
| Common applications | Frying oil, food manufacturing, industrial cooking |
| Packaging | Jerry cans, Drums, IBCs, Tanks |
| MOQ | 19,000 kg |
| Category | Oils Wholesale |
Olive pomace oil grades depend on extraction method and refining level. Processing method determines flavour neutrality and smoke point.
| Form/Grade | What it means for procurement | Typical application |
| Crude | Extracted directly from pomace, contains waxes and impurities | Further refining only |
| Refined | Chemically treated to remove waxes, free fatty acids neutralized | Food manufacturing, high-temperature frying |
Spain produces the majority of EU olive pomace oil, with Andalusia's Jaén province alone generating massive pomace volumes from November-February olive pressing, processed at orujo extraction plants. Italy's olive pomace oil production centers on Puglia, Calabria, and Sicily, where the oil serves food manufacturing applications where extra virgin olive oil flavour is not required but olive-origin labelling adds value. Tunisia exports olive pomace oil to EU food manufacturers, with harvest cycles running November to March and pomace processing capacity concentrated in the Sfax and Sousse regions. Regulation (EU) No 29/2012 defines olive pomace oil marketing standards, including wax content and stigmastadiene limits.
Olive pomace oil contains natural waxes that solidify below 10 degrees Celsius during transport and storage. Suppliers ship in heated IBC totes, stainless steel drums with heating coils, or temperature-controlled flexitanks to prevent solidification. Buyers must verify the wax content remains below 350 mg/kg and confirm the absence of stigmastadiene in the certificate of analysis. Shelf life ranges from 18 to 24 months when stored below 25 degrees Celsius away from direct light. Food manufacturers comparing neutral cooking oils can review sunflower oil for similar applications without wax content concerns.
Spain and Italy hold EU Organic certification for olive pomace oil from certified olive mills, but organic supply volumes remain limited compared to conventional production. Tunisia offers dual-certified organic supply for both EU and US markets, though availability varies by harvest season.
Suppliers offer private label olive pomace oil in PET bottles (500ml, 1L, 5L), metal tins, and bag-in-box formats for foodservice. MOQs start at 5,000 units for standard bottle sizes and increase for custom packaging. Buyers must specify origin labelling claims and confirm wax content limits before production begins.
Spanish and Italian olive pomace oil manufacturers operate extraction facilities adjacent to olive mills, processing fresh pomace within 24 hours of olive oil production. Quality control teams should request batch-specific certificates showing wax content, free fatty acid levels, and peroxide values to confirm grade specifications.
Nutrada lists GFSI-certified olive pomace oil suppliers from Spain, Italy, Tunisia, Greece, and Turkey, covering refined and crude forms across conventional and organic supply. All orders are placed directly with certified suppliers, with no intermediary.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2026