In 2012, the Lanzarote Cabildo launched an ecological olive grove project to diversify the island’s agricultural production. In the first year alone, 12,000 olive plants were distributed in three phases, from nurseries in Valladolid and Seville. To date, 32,000 olive trees have already been distributed. The Cabildo estimates that half, about 16,000, continue to prosper on the island; many others have not, largely due to water cuts to agriculture that have intensified in recent years. Currently, there are four commercial brands that produce oil in Lanzarote: Caldera de Arroyo, Vereda de Conil, Tinguatón, and Finca El Refugio, which began its activity in 2024. Before that, It is estimated that currently about 50 hectares in Lanzarote are covered by olive groves. Most productions are small, commercial brands sell it as a gourmet product and family plantations are for own consumption. Lanzarote produces between 3,000 and 5,000 litres per year. The olive season begins in mid-August in Lanzarote with the Arbequina variety and often overlaps with grape harvesting. Last season, a total of 24 producers together brought an average of 800 kilos each day to be processed. The Cabildo oil mill requires at least 300 kilos in each one-hour pressing to function correctly. A new oil mill will cost 236,000 euros and will allow processing up to 800 kilos per hour, instead of the current 300, and it is expected to be ready next year.