Who owns Friol?
Friol is owned by Deoleo (Spain, BME: OLE).[1]
Deoleo owns 51% of Friol rather than all of it.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Deoleo, S.A. (51% stake) reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇪🇸 Spain, Alcolea, Córdoba
- Origin
- 🇮🇹 Italy
- Founded
- 1989
- Category
- Food › Condiments, sauces & seasonings › Cooking oils
- Parent ticker
- BME: OLE
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Friol
Friol is a frying oil launched in Italian shops in 1989 in a distinctive red glass bottle, creating a category Deoleo describes as special oil for frying. Deoleo credits its success to heavy television advertising and the slogan "Fry crisp and dry". Its success extends beyond shops to restaurants and other food service customers.
Ownership timeline of Friol
Where Friol sits in Deoleo
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Friol?
The parent company of Friol is Deoleo, a publicly listed company headquartered in Spain.
Is Friol Italian or Spanish?
Friol originated in Italy in 1989, but it is owned today by Deoleo, which is headquartered in Spain. So Friol is an Italian-origin brand under Spanish ownership.
Is Friol still owned by Deoleo?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Friol is still owned by Deoleo (51% stake). The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Deoleo, S.A. y sociedades dependientes: Cuentas anuales consolidadas del ejercicio 2025 — Deoleo, S.A., Annual report; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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