Malaga, June 2025. Almazara Óptima 4.0 culminates its third phase with a digital twin that revolutionises the olive oil process, capable of optimising in real time all the processes of an oil mill, from the reception of olives to the storage of the oil in the cellar.

This digital model, developed and tested during a real campaign, makes it possible to simulate the behaviour of the plant, anticipate problems, reduce unplanned stoppages and maximise the quality of the extra virgin olive oil with a lower use of inputs and energy resources.

Among the most important technological milestones are the incorporation of sensors throughout the production system, the development of predictive models based on artificial intelligence with more than 90% accuracy and a user-friendly interface that facilitates its use by plant personnel.

The project has been promoted by INOLEO, IMS Industrial Control, Smart City Cluster, AMENDUNI IBERICA, Ria 21, UGROUND, Oleocampo, CITOLIVA and Cetemet, and is funded by the Digital Technology Projects line of the Call for Aid to Innovative Business Groups 2024 (AEI) promoted by the Ministry of Industry and Tourism of the Spanish Government.

With a budget of 286,455 euros, this third phase has consolidated the integral traceability of the olive oil process and the real applicability of a model that can be replicated in other national and European mills.

‘We are in the final phase of the development of an innovative digital twin that integrates and optimises all the processes of the mill, from reception to the winery’, was highlighted during the AEI 2024 project closing webinar.

A firm step towards the digitalisation of the olive sector

Almazara Óptima 4.0 reinforces the digital transformation of the agri-food sector, demonstrating that it is possible to integrate advanced technologies – such as artificial intelligence, IoT or virtual simulation – into a traditional activity, to improve its competitiveness, sustainability and profitability.

The system developed is transferable, modular and scalable, allowing it to be adapted to mills of different sizes and technological levels. It also opens the door to new lines of innovation in the rural environment, linked to Industry 4.0.

With this closing, Almazara Óptima 4.0 consolidates its position as a national benchmark in the intelligent digitalisation of the olive sector.