The Growing Concern of Olive Oil Adulteration
Recent news articles from Australia, the USA, and the UK have highlighted the alarming rise in olive oil adulteration and counterfeiting. In Australia, deceptive labeling practices have led to fines for companies selling products labeled as extra virgin olive oil that were actually blended with other oils. The USA has also seen a surge in counterfeit olive oil due to poor harvests and climate change, with authorities seizing large quantities of adulterated products. Similarly, in the UK, police have uncovered international gangs passing off lower-quality oils as premium extra virgin olive oil.