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Mar. 11, 2019
Omics Ensure the Authenticity of Portuguese Olive Oils
Genomics and metabolomics are at the core of a research study to authenticate and trace Portuguese extra virgin olive oils.
Feb. 27, 2019
Poor Harvests Lead to More Vigilance in Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning consumers to be on the lookout for fraudulently labeled olive oil in light of the poor European harvest this year.
Feb. 4, 2019
Spanish Senators Demand Investigation of Turkish Imports
The search is on to determine whether stolen Syrian olive oil has been imported into Spain under the guise of 'Made in Turkey.' A criminal investigation could be coming.
Jan. 21, 2019 World
Blockchain Technology Adds Transparency to Spain's Olive Oil Industry
Jan. 15, 2019 World
Turkey Accused of Selling Stolen Syrian Olive Oil as Its Own
Jan. 2, 2019 World
New Device Detects Adulteration Using Fluorescence Spectroscopy
Oct. 10, 2018 Europe
Labeling Practices Still Not Up to Par in France, Report Finds
Aug. 1, 2018 Business
Jun. 5, 2018
Researchers Propose New Tool Against Fraud
A new approach appears sensitive to detection of adulteration with lower grade oils.
Apr. 9, 2018
Olive Oil Products Fraud Uncovered in China
Growing demand has also spurred illegal operations stretching from Beijing to Guangzhou, churning out mislabeled, inferior and counterfeit olive oil.
Mar. 29, 2018
Europe Launches 'Knowledge Centre' To Tackle Food Fraud
The Knowledge Centre for Food Fraud and Quality has been set up in response to consumer concerns about food products most susceptible to tampering or adulteration like olive oil, wine, honey, dairy, fish, meat and poultry.
Feb. 7, 2018
Italian Court Quashes Lidl Italia Fine for Mislabeled Olive Oil
The German supermarket chain was found to be not negligent in mislabeling virgin olive oil as extra virgin.
Nov. 27, 2017
Seven Held in Greece for Alleged Olive Oil Fraud
The suspects used a dye to alter the color of the sunflower oil to appear like olive oil.
Jul. 31, 2017
Europol Warns Fake Products on the Rise Across EU
Europol has warned producers and consumers of the continuing misuse and counterfeiting of geographical indication food products in Europe.
Jul. 11, 2017
China Arrests Five for Forging Expiration Dates on Olive Oil
Chinese authorities have arrested five suspects following an investigation into an alleged plot to sell olive oil with fraudulent expiration date labels.
Jul. 10, 2017
Australian Company Develops Invisible Technology to Combat Food Fraud
As major markets like China increase their demand for imported luxury foods such as olive oil, an Australian company, YPB Group, has developed an invisible tracking technology they believe will become an industry standard.
Jun. 29, 2017
Taiwan Study Adds Little to Differentiation Measures, IOC Says
As Taiwan's FDA targets esters in their efforts to aid in differentiation, the International Olive Council said a recent study contributes little to the cause.
Jun. 13, 2017
Nuclear Technology Powers Portable Weapons to Fight Food Fraud
Hand-held devices have shown potential as fast and effective weapons in the battle to wipe out food fraud.
May. 9, 2017
$250M of Fake, Substandard Foods Seized in Global Operation
In Denmark, the operation focused samples of olive oils sold in supermarkets to check their compliance with labeling regulations. Results showed that many of the 'virgin olive oils' tested were blends or lampante oil.
Apr. 20, 2017
Brazil Reveals Widespread Olive Oil Fraud
Brazil's Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Farming reported that sixty-four percent of olive oil analyzed in the last two years did not meet the quality standards required by their labeling.
Mar. 31, 2017
Fifth Report on Agri-Food Crimes in Italy
The annual report on organized crime in agriculture confirmed the efficiency of Italian law enforcement with greater international cooperation.
Mar. 22, 2017
Europe Introduces Food Inspection Rules to Tackle Fraud
New rules on food safety and inspection have been adopted by the European Parliament to tackle fraudulent practices in the food industry.
Feb. 24, 2017
Six Sentenced to Jail in 'Operation Arbequino'
Francesco Fusi and five colleagues were sentenced in Italy for commercial fraud and criminal conspiracy to sell olive oils "obtained through illicit mixing."