Inside Europe’s Olive Oil Fraud Numbers: Dilution, Mislabeling, and a Cross-Border Crackdown
Olive oil’s rising value has made it one of the food industry’s most targeted products for fraud — and 2026
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US Tariff Turmoil: What It Means for Olive Oil Exporters
Olive oil exporters selling into the United States have spent 2026 navigating a moving target on tariffs, and the picture
Spain’s Rocky 2025/26 Harvest: Drought, Then Rain, Cut Into Yields
Spain’s 2025/26 olive oil campaign is coming in at around 1.08 million tonnes — down 5.5% from the previous season,
2026 Studies Link Daily Olive Oil Intake to 14-22% Lower Mortality Risk
New randomized controlled trials published in early 2026 report a 14-22% reduction in mortality risk among people consuming 20-30 ml of olive oil daily.
Italy’s Olive Oil Fraud Crackdown: 8,200 Inspections, €4 Million in Seized Oil
Italian authorities carried out over 8,200 olive oil inspections, with 23% turning up irregularities. Here’s how the country’s fraud crackdown works.
Olive Oil Prices Fall 30-40% From 2024 Highs — What’s Driving the Correction
Extra virgin olive oil prices have dropped 30-40% from 2024’s record highs as Mediterranean supply recovers. Here’s what’s behind the shift.
Global Olive Oil Production Forecast to Fall 4% to 3.44 Million Tonnes in 2025/26
The International Olive Council forecasts global olive oil output at 3.44 million tonnes for 2025/26, a 4% decline from the previous season.