Geopolitics enters the olive mill: Interóleo brings together the sector to analyze the global impact on the profitability of olive oil

Market analysis

The Interóleo Group will bring together experts from ICEX, the International Olive Council and the Spanish Institute for Strategic Studies in Jaén on September 24 to analyze how international conflicts and tariff policies, such as those of the United States, directly impact the marketing of olive oil.

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El Group Interóleo has convened the main operators in the olive oil sector Jaén The next high-level conference will be held on September 24th. The event, titled "The Olive Oil Sector Today: Between Strategy and Operations," will focus on analyzing the growing influence of global geopolitics on markets, trade flows, and the profitability of olive farms.

The initiative, sponsored by Group Migasa, Caja Rural de Jaén y Sanitas, and with the collaboration of Olive Oil World CongressIt seeks to connect major strategic decisions with the day-to-day operations of cooperatives and olive mills. The goal is to equip managers with tools to navigate an environment where a tariff in Washington or a blockade in the Red Sea has direct consequences on the price of oil at the source.

Geopolitics as a variable in daily management

Far from being a theoretical debate, the day will address how international tensions have become a critical management variable for a globalized sector like olive oil. JaénAs the world's leading producing province, it is especially sensitive to these dynamics, which affect the income of thousands of families and the viability of numerous companies.

The main presentation will be given by the brigadier general Víctor Bados, Director of Spanish Institute for Strategic Studies (IEEE)The analysis center of the Ministry of Defense. With its analysis, "Geopolitics and its influence on the world economy," it will lay the groundwork for understanding how trade tensions between blocs, freight costs, and disruptions to maritime routes impact the sector's costs and delivery times.

For a marketing group like Interóleo, which brings together the supply of cooperatives from Jaén, Granada, Córdoba, Ciudad Real, Málaga y HuelvaUnderstanding this chessboard is fundamental. As its president points out, Juan Gadeo: "An olive grower from Jaén It does not decide what happens in the Red Sea or in WashingtonBut it costs us. We can be very good in the field and very good at the olive mill and still be selling blindly if we don't understand the playing field we're on.".

Gadeo He insists that the sector's response to this volatility involves gaining scale and strategic vision. "Concentrating supply isn't a slogan; it's the only way to withstand market fluctuations. And that resilience is strengthened by information. A group that understands the context negotiates differently."the president emphasizes Interóleo.

Global analysis, US market and institutional backing

The event will feature a panel of top-level experts who will provide a 360-degree view of the sector. Following the opening remarks by Juan Gadeo y María Naranjo, Director of the Agri-food Industry of ICEX España Export and InvestmentGlobal trends and key markets will be analyzed. Institutional support will be further enhanced by the closing remarks from Ramón Fernández-Pacheco, Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development of the Junta de Andalucía.

Ponente	Position / Organization	Topic of the Presentation
Víctor Bados	Director of the Spanish Institute for Strategic Studies (IEEE)	Geopolitics and its influence on the world economy
Jaime Lillo	Executive Director of the International Olive Council (COI)	Prospects for olive cultivation and olive oil production worldwide
Joseph R. Profaci	Director General of the North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA)	The American olive oil market

The global perspective will be provided by Jaime Lillo, executive director of International Olive Council (COI)who will analyze the evolution of production, consumption, and the emergence of new producing countries. The focus will then shift to the world's main import market, Estados Unidos, with the intervention of Joseph R. Profaci, general director of the North American Olive Oil Association (NAOOA)Their analysis of the US market is key, given its sensitivity to any regulatory, tariff, or consumer trend changes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why is geopolitics relevant to the olive oil sector?

Geopolitics is crucial because olive oil is a globalized product. Political decisions such as tariffs in Estados UnidosConflicts that disrupt maritime routes, such as in the Red Sea, or diplomatic tensions directly impact production costs, freight, delivery times, and ultimately, the farm price and profitability.

What is the main objective of the event organized by Interóleo?

The aim is to connect international strategic analysis with the daily operations of companies in the sector. The goal is to provide directors and managers of cooperatives and olive mills with a better understanding of the global landscape so they can make more informed and strategic marketing decisions.

Who are the key speakers and what topics will they cover?

The main speakers are the general Víctor Bados (IEEE), who will talk about the influence of geopolitics on the economy; Jaime Lillo (COI), which will offer a global overview of the sector; and Joseph R. Profaci (NAOOA), which will analyze the market in depth Estados Unidos, world's leading importer.