Posts tagged "olive oil fraud"
EU auditors found olive oil controls are unevenly applied, with gaps in testing, traceability, and enforcement. Learn how olive oil fraud happens and why small family farms in Croatia’s Zadar region offer clearer accountability and fresher extra virgin olive oil than mass-market blends.
Olive oil fraud is soaring across Europe. Europol’s 2024 investigation seized €91 million worth of counterfeit food, including thousands of litres of fake “extra virgin” oil from Spain and Italy. The Guardian reports 182 EU fraud cases this year alone, many involving adulterated or mislabeled oils. Climate-driven price spikes have turned olive oil into “liquid gold” for fraudsters, making it harder for consumers to trust what’s on the shelf. At Selo Olive Oil, we produce genuine single-estate Croatian olive oil, grown, harvested, and cold-pressed on our family farm. Every bottle reflects honest work, traceable origins, and authentic Mediterranean flavor.
