olive oil fraud / page 9
Nov. 18, 2015
Assitol President, Calling Adulteration in Italy 'Residual,' Suggests Review of Taste Tests
The Italian olive oil sector is living intense days. Widely publicized accusations of fraud by famous brands of olive oil sold in Italian supermarkets revitalized a simmering debate on the guarantees of authenticity due to consumers and the adequate protections deserved by producers. In an interview with Olive Oil Times, the president of Assitol, the Italian
Nov. 13, 2015
World's Largest Olive Oil Producer Responds to Fraud Allegations
Deoleo said it “strictly respects all the laws and regulations relating to food security in all the countries in which it operates."
Nov. 12, 2015
Italian Prosecutor Accuses Seven Brands of Fraud
The Prosecutor of Turin, Raffaele Guariniello, has launched an investigation into alleged commercial fraud by seven major Italian olive oil brands.
Sep. 28, 2015 N. America
Conference Urges Olive Oil Merchants to Monitor their Supply Chain
Apr. 30, 2015 Europe
Mar. 2, 2015 N. America
Class Action Against Filippo Berio and Bertolli Importer Moves Forward
Feb. 2, 2015 Europe
Olive Oil in France Rife with Deception and Fraud, Report Finds
Jan. 27, 2015 Europe
After Bruising Season, Italy Combats Fraud and Invests in its Future
Jan. 12, 2015
Filippo Berio and Bertolli Distributors Face Class Action over Olive Oil Quality
Two class action suits were filed in California against the importers of the most popular brands of Italian olive oils.
Dec. 16, 2014
Confiscated Olive Oil Co. Allegedly Run by Imprisoned Crime Boss
More than €20 million of assets have been confiscated in a scandal over the Sicilian Mafia's management of a large olive oil company.
Dec. 9, 2014
New EU Labeling Laws Just in Time for Olive Oil's 'Black Year'
As unfriendly as the climate has been for olives, it's just right for olive oil fraud. New EU labeling laws aim to help consumers know whet they're getting.
Dec. 8, 2014
Eight Accused in €3M Sale of 'Italian' Olive Oil from Unknown Sources
Following the case of untraceable oil seized in Tuscany, another scandal arising from the scarcity of Italian olive oil was uncovered this week.
Dec. 5, 2014
Judge Denies Bid to Hold Kangadis Owners Responsible in Fraud Case
The owners of Kangadis Foods will not be held personally responsible for selling falsely-labeled olive pomace oil.
Dec. 3, 2014
3,200 Gallons of Untraceable Olive Oil Confiscated in Tuscany
The Italian State Forestry Corps seized a truck carrying 3,200 gallons of olive oil without a certificate of origin
Nov. 3, 2014
Researchers Extract Olive Oil Pigments to Detect Frauds
A faster and cheaper method to detect olive oil fraud has been devised by Italian researchers at Pisa University.
Oct. 24, 2014
Executive Arrested in Taiwan Cooking Oil Scandal
Investigators say a Taiwan company blended pork lard and kitchen waste in its cooking oils sold to schools and, most likely, export markets.
Oct. 6, 2014
Italian Farmers' Organization Backs Olive Oil Quality Register
Coldiretti Molise has backed new legislation aimed at preventing olive oil adulteration and fraud.
Sep. 29, 2014
Kangadis Case Moves Forward Despite Bankruptcy
A suit against the seller of Capatriti olive oil is moving forward, despite the bankruptcy of the company marketing it.
Aug. 11, 2014
EU Funding to Boost Consumer Confidence in Olive Oil Quality
Increasing consumer and market confidence in olive oil quality is one of the desired impacts of a proposed fund.
Feb. 6, 2014
Police Say Smuggled Moroccan Olive Oil Found in 'Toxic Goods' Containers
Illegally imported Moroccan olive oil in containers labeled as containing toxic substances was found in a van headed for Barcelona.
Jan. 29, 2014
New York Times Revises Olive Oil Fraud Infographic
The New York Times made revisions to an infographic on olive oil fraud that critics said was sensational and inaccurate in parts.
Jan. 28, 2014
Importers Call NYT Piece 'Defamatory', Mueller 'Dismayed'
Importers blasted the New York Times for what it called a "defamatory and inaccurate" piece on olive oil adulteration in Italy.
Jan. 27, 2014
European Exporters Ask Taiwan to Stop Shunning Their Olive Pomace Oil
Taiwan’s Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) met with a European delegation in Taipei today over its continuing refusal of olive pomace oil.