olive oil legal issues
Dec. 30, 2024
New Deoleo CEO Inherits Legal and Financial Challenges
Cristóbal Valdés, a seasoned executive, will steer the world's largest olive oil bottler through legal challenges and debt restructuring.
Dec. 5, 2024
An Accusation of Widespread Fraud Sparks Controversy in Spain
The general secretary of the giant Spanish cooperative Dcoop accused bottlers of selling sunflower oil blends labeled as olive oil.
Nov. 24, 2024
Arrest of CHO Group CEO Shocks Tunisian Olive Oil Sector
An abundant olive harvest in Tunisia has the country's largest olive oil exporter working at full tilt, even as questions linger about the company's chief executive.
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 Business
Details Emerge in Seizure of Counterfeit Olive Oil in Puglia
Apr. 30, 2024 News Briefs
Apr. 9, 2024 News Briefs
Discovery of Adulterated Olive Oil Kindles Debate Over Testing in Northern Cyprus
Mar. 19, 2024 News Briefs
Registration of Kalamata Olives as Intellectual Property Renews Controversy in Greece
Dec. 7, 2023 News Briefs
Oct. 26, 2023
High-Priced Olive Oil Fuels Thefts in Greece, Farmers Respond
Tons of olive oil were stolen from a mill in northern Greece. Meanwhile, producers in Crete are contemplating anti-theft measures such as GPS trackers.
Sep. 18, 2023
Olive Oil Thefts Rising in Mills and Supermarkets Across Spain
Rising prices and an increase in organized criminal activity are driving the increase in thefts, officials said.
Jun. 20, 2023
Legislation in Switzerland Would Prohibit Nutri-Score
If the law passes, Switzerland will become the first country to adopt Nutri-Score, but later reverse course and prohibit the food label.
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.
Nov. 3, 2017
'Veronica Foods' Lawsuit Dismissed
A lawsuit filed last year by the North American Olive Oil Association against the distributor to specialty shops was dismissed after the court found that "standing had not been established."
Jul. 5, 2017
Veronica's 'Trade Secrets' Are No Secret, Judge Finds
A California judge found that "the mere fact that MillPress began selling oil and vinegar to stores previously supplied by Veronica Foods is to be expected from a new wholesaler entering the market."
Jun. 29, 2017
Nature Reserve Forced to Start Over After Olive Grove Destroyed by Vandals
Ray Vella was making his rounds through the nature reserve where he worked when he made a tragic discovery about the woodland's olive grove. Some time over the weekend vandals had destroyed the trees.
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.