Aceitex and its 'nighttime' oil, Recuérdame, wins international awards and the palates of more than 30 countries

The company sells 60% of its turnover in foreign markets.

Throughout its international career, Aceitex has had the advice and support of Extenda.

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El Andalusian foreign sector has demonstrated its competitiveness as an engine of economic growth. Now more than ever, Andalucía It remains one of the most exporting communities in Spain, with exports of more than 27.832 million in 2020, and a trade surplus of 3.159 million euros.

 

 

Internationally successful Andalusian companies such as Andalusian Oil Exporter, Aceitex, a family business, founded in 1980, in the Jaén municipality of Calf Peal, with the aim of developing a future project around the production and marketing of different ranges of extra virgin olive oils.

 

A project that today has been consolidated under three brands: Extra Virgin Gold, Oleo Cazorla and Remember Me. Precisely, Remember Me is the latest one that has been developed, an oil collected at night during one of the full moons of the month of October, a circumstance that allows the bark of the olive tree to open slightly and the raw sap to pass to the branches themselves, changing the aroma. and flavor of that future oil. Exceptional characteristics that have made Recuérdame the AOVE most awarded in 2019 and 2020 with a total of 16 gold medals, the firm explains.

 

This has also translated into intense international activity. Currently, the company sells 60% of its turnover in foreign markets and reaches more than 30 countries in the world. Asia, Europe, North and South America. In addition, it has subsidiaries in Brazil and China.

 

Along these lines, the company points out that the Andalusia Brand It is a seal of quality and trust when it comes to achieving sales abroad within the olive sector.

 

The future plans of Andalusian Oil Exporter They are now focusing on strengthening their international presence by introducing new products to their portfolio, which already includes mousses, pearls, olive leaf infusions, and other olive oil derivatives. "We want to enter the world of cosmetics centered around olive oil," they explain. Joaquín Sánchez, commercial director of the company.

 

Throughout its international journey, Aceitex has benefited from the advice and support of Extenda. "They have helped us tremendously in acquiring clients and establishing an international presence. Thanks to Extenda, we are where we are today," says the company's sales director. Aceitex has received guidance from Extenda through consulting programs, participated in international trade fairs and direct and reverse trade missions with their support, and established connections with suppliers and distributors.