Spartan Pure
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Feb
Extra Virgin Suicide: The Adulteration of Italian Olive Oil
by Nicholas Blechman “Bottles are labeled “Extra Virgin” and branded with “Packed in Italy” or “Imported from Italy.” (Oddly, this is legal, even if the oil does not come from Italy – although the source countries are supposed to be listed on the label.)” View the Full Article on NYTimes.com
4
Jan
Mafia Control of Olive Oil the Topic of ’60 Minutes’ Report
The CBS News magazine ‘60 Minutes’ aired a segment on mafia involvement in Italian agriculture tonight, introducing millions of viewers to the shady underworld of the olive oil trade and casting a fresh pall of suspicion over the “Made in Italy” brand. – Olive Oil Times View The Article on Olive Oil Times