You’ve seen that “extra virgin” olive oil label plenty of times at the grocery store. Ever stop and wonder what it actually means?

One result: Much of the olive oil we import isn't as pure as it seems ... estimates that half the oil sold as extra-virgin in Italy and 75-80 percent of the oil sold in the U.S. does not meet ...

Extra virgin olive oil is the highest quality and most expensive type of olive oil. It is made from pure, cold-pressed olives ... the in the sector for over 100 years. The company is known for ...

Pure olive oil is a blend of extra virgin olive oil and processed oils. People can check the label to find out exactly what is in the oil before buying it. Some light virgin oils are a blend ...

Throughout the centuries the olive branch has come to symbolize peace and prosperity, and pungent extra virgin and virgin ... labeling that claimed the oil was 100% Italian or Spanish.

From tastings with olive oil sommeliers to celebrating harvest season at family-run mills, here’s how to experience ...

Extra virgin olive oil is the oil from the first pressing and is a pure, pale greenish-yellow in colour. The pulp is then pressed again to yield a darker oil that is less flavoursome than the ...