olive oil legal issues
Oct. 17, 2024
Major Olive Oil Producer Loses $3M in Spate of Thefts
The CHO Group experienced warehouse thefts in Canada and the United States, with some stolen olive oil appearing at discounted prices.
Aug. 26, 2024
Italian Police Official Explains How Olive Oil Fraud Works
As the ways in which olive oil fraud is perpetrated have evolved, law enforcement has worked hard to keep up.
Jul. 20, 2024
Trade Commission Extends Tariffs on Spanish Black Olives
The decision came two months after the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Commerce Department’s tariffs.
Jul. 18, 2024
Details Emerge in Seizure of Counterfeit Olive Oil in Puglia
The Italian olive oil sector hailed the raid as proof that authorities can crack down on olive oil fraud while warning that a lack of consumer awareness allows such crimes to persist.
Apr. 30, 2024
Greek Court Rules Kalamon Olives May Use Kalamata Brand
The supreme court rejected an appeal by Messenia-based growers that only they could use the Kalamata branding, an appellation worth €200 million in exports.
Apr. 9, 2024
Discovery of Adulterated Olive Oil Kindles Debate Over Testing in Northern Cyprus
High olive oil prices and an import ban by the de facto state have created fertile ground for unscrupulous actor’s in the local market.
Mar. 19, 2024 News Briefs
Registration of Kalamata Olives as Intellectual Property Renews Controversy in Greece
Dec. 7, 2023 News Briefs
Oct. 26, 2023 Business
High-Priced Olive Oil Fuels Thefts in Greece, Farmers Respond
Sep. 18, 2023 News Briefs
Olive Oil Thefts Rising in Mills and Supermarkets Across Spain
Jun. 20, 2023 Business
May. 16, 2023
Europe Pressures U.S. to Drop Trump-Era Tariffs
As the E.U. attempts to compel American compliance at the World Trade Organization, Spanish table olive producers prepare to take on the Commerce Department in court.
Mar. 20, 2023
16 Arrested as Police Uncover Network of Olive Thieves Outside Madrid
Spain’s Guardia Civil seized 6,000 liters of olive oil likely made from stolen olives.
Feb. 10, 2023
From Andalusia to Madrid, Spain Shocked at Wave of Olive Thefts
The soaring price of olives and olive oil has led to an epidemic of fruit thefts and damage to groves across Spain.
Nov. 30, 2022
Europe Rolls Out New Rules Governing Olive Oil Quality
Brussels reviewed olive oil classifications, labeling and marketing. The simplified rules aim at a more homogeneous E.U. olive oil market.
Sep. 21, 2022
Greece Again Adds Kalamata Olives to National List of Plant Varieties
All Greek producers of Kalamon olives will be able to sell them as Kalamata olives. Producers in Messenia argue it will devalue their PDO certification.
Jul. 11, 2022
Trade Group Opposes Proposed Retail Sales of Bulk Olive Oil in Europe
Consumers and environmental associations advocate retail sales of olive oil in bulk in the E.U. as a more environmental-friendly practice. Fedolive strongly disagrees.
Jul. 5, 2022
Greek Producers Reject Restrictions on Use of 'Kalamata’ on Table Olives
According to the interprofessional, producers of Kalamata olives outside of Messenia will suffer “immeasurable damage” as a result of the restrictions.
Mar. 3, 2017
Trade Group’s Lawsuit Against ‘Dr. Oz’ is Dismissed
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Alford J. Dempsey, Jr. said that the Court was “not convinced” that the Dr. Oz Show disparaged imported olive oil or falsely labeled it a “health hazard.”
Jan. 20, 2017
Filippo Berio Consumers Receive Payout of 50 Cents Per Bottle to End Lawsuit
Certified consumers of Filippo Berio olive oil who said they were misled into buying olive oil 'Imported from Italy' will receive a payout of 50 cents per bottle, but the plaintiff's attorneys may ask the court for up to $1 million in fees.
Jan. 12, 2017
EU Rules in Favor of Sovena in Trademark Battle
Rival companies Sovena and Mueliva fought to claim ownership of similar brands.
Nov. 29, 2016
Trade Group Sues 'Dr. Oz' for Statements About Imported Olive Oil
The suit filed today in Georgia by the trade group that represents the largest American importers and bottlers challenges Oz on what it calls his “false attacks” on imported olive oils.
Jul. 26, 2016
Class Certification Awarded in False Advertising Case Against Filippo Berio
A U.S. District Judge granted class certification to those who bought any brand Filippo Berio olive oil with the exception of their organic olive oil, between May 2010 and June 2015.
Jun. 23, 2016
Italian Antitrust Authority Fines Lidl, Deoleo and Coricelli for Misleading Consumers
The Italian Antitrust Authority imposed fines on the global discount supermarket chain Lidl and the world's largest olive oil producer for mislabeling olive oil.
May. 18, 2016
Motion Supports False Advertising Case Against Filippo Berio Olive Oil
The plaintiff stated that she understood the term “Imported from Italy” on the Filippo Berio olive oil label to mean the oil was made from olives "grown, crushed, bottled, and shipped from Italy."
Mar. 17, 2016
Deoleo Recalls Bertolli and Carapelli Products
For the second time in four months, Bertolli and Carapelli olive oils are recalled, this time over concerns about the presence of pesticides.