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One of the best ambassadors for Spanish gastronomy La Española, founded in 1840, is one of the five leading oil companies in the world, whose share capital is 100% Spanish. Its tradition, innovation, business history and turnover place it among the top 10 Andalusian Companies. La Española markets a wide range of oils and condiments in many formats. The main ones are extra virgin olive oil, flavoured oils, monovarieties,organic oil and pure or light olive oil.The unique aroma and flavour of the oil highlights the taste. Considered as liquid gold, the oil keeps all vitamins and properties of the olives, with a unique aroma and taste, the essence of the Andalusian landscape and sun. The company has received many awards, such as the Prince Felipe Business Excellence Award, the Prize for the Best Spanish Food Company in Export, the ALAS 2002 Award, the Aster 2002 Award for the Best Business Trajectory; the Best Olive Oil Award, the 1999 Company of the Year Award, the Japan Export Prize and the Gold Medal for Export. La Española is one of the most experienced Spanish groups within the international market. It fits all customers needs and carries out important investments in new products and technologies every year. It has managed to move forward from export to internationalisation, becoming a reference worldwide. It currently exports to more than 70 countries, having a leading position in many of them. The company has its own offices in New York, Sao Paulo, Moscow and Syria. La Española is a renowned Spanish brand all around the world and one of the best ambassadors for Spanish culture and gastronomy.
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