olive oil legal issues / page 2
May. 16, 2022
Rising Prices Contribute to Spike in Olive Thefts in Jaén
The increase in thefts, which mainly involve criminal organizations stealing harvested olives from the field or the mills, was largely attributed to rising prices.
Feb. 28, 2022
Greece Registers Four PDO and PGI Olive Oils as Intellectual Property
The Greek extra virgin olive oils were registered with an international organization that protects the product from imitation and counterfeiters in 56 countries.
Nov. 15, 2021
Spain Deploys Police to Monitor Olive Harvest
More than 1,000 agents from Spain’s Civil Guard will be posted at olive mills and olive receiving posts in Jaén to prevent the theft of fruit.
Mar. 3, 2021 Business
Pressure Mounts in Greece to Settle Dispute Over Kalamata Appellation
Sep. 5, 2019 News Briefs
Italy Failed to Fulfil Obligations to Prevent Spread of Xylella, EU Court Finds
Aug. 12, 2019 News Briefs
Nov. 10, 2018 Business
Court Rejects Relevance of Davis Study in Dismissing Case Against Deoleo
Aug. 29, 2018 Business
Jul. 25, 2018
Corto Olive Sues Rival Gemsa for Alleged Trademark Infringement
Corto filed a lawsuit today against Gemsa Enterprises, LLC for what Corto called a "flagrant commodity knock-off" of its 51-49 brand of blended oil.
Apr. 12, 2018
Deoleo Agrees to Settle Lawsuit for $7 Million
The Spanish olive oil behemoth will settle with plaintiffs, paying out $7 million as well as agreeing to change labels and take measures to improve quality.
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.
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.
Mar. 2, 2016
Proposal to Go Light on Olive Oil Fraudsters in Italy is Rejected
Agriculture and Justice Committees of the Chamber of Deputies rejected a measure to 'decriminalize' counterfeit olive oil.
Dec. 10, 2015
Consumer Group Prepares for Class Action in Wake of EVOO Fraud Scandal
The consumer group Codacons is offering free registration to those who say they've been affected by the latest scandal involving the sale of substandard olive oil.