Olive Oil Investigation & Research
In-depth analysis, harvest reports, fraud investigations, and research on extra virgin olive oil quality and transparency.
Schirinzi: 60 Years of Family Olive Oil Production in Puglia
The story of Azienda Olearia Schirinzi, a three-generation family estate in Salento, Puglia producing authentic Italian extra virgin olive oil since 1963.
2024 California Harvest Report: Quality Up, Volume Down
Early analysis of the 2024 California olive harvest shows improved quality metrics but reduced yields due to spring drought conditions.
Why We Removed Three Trader Joe's Oils From Our Directory
Recent testing revealed inconsistencies in harvest date transparency and chemical markers.
How Polyphenol Testing Actually Works (And Why Numbers Can Mislead)
Lab testing methods, margin of error, and why a single polyphenol number doesn't tell the whole story.
European Harvest Delays and What They Mean for U.S. Availability
Unusual weather patterns in Spain and Italy delayed 2024 harvest by 3-4 weeks.
We Tested 15 "Extra Virgin" Oils From Amazon. Here's What We Found.
Independent lab analysis of popular Amazon olive oil listings reveals widespread mislabeling.
How to Actually Read Italian DOP Labels (Not What You Think)
DOP certification guarantees origin, not quality or freshness.
New Research on Oleocanthal and Chronic Inflammation
Recent clinical trials show stronger anti-inflammatory effects than previously documented.
We Stored the Same Oil 6 Different Ways. The Results Were Shocking.
Six-month experiment tracking polyphenol degradation under different storage conditions.
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