Understanding the differences between types of olive oil
Olive oil is one of the most prized ingredients in world gastronomy, but not everyone knows the differences between the most common types of oil: virgin, extra virgin and other…
Counterfeit olive oil? It’s a reality in Portugal
Olive oil is increasingly scarce and prices are very high. And some people are taking advantage of this to try and make money. How? By counterfeiting it and selling it…
Olive Oil … the liquid gold of Portugal
When going to the supermarket these days, do you notice that the aisle shoppers spend more time in is the one where you select the olive oil? Since COVID and…
Trademark theft. Azeite de Trás-os-Montes DOP files criminal complaint
This illegal practice is taking on worrying proportions, not least because of the high price of olive oil this season, with a liter often reaching consumers at 10 euros or…
Olive oil will continue to be expensive
“As long as there aren’t enough stocks, it’s difficult to lower the price”. Olive oil is expensive and Spain is to blame, namely the lack of supply from the world’s…
Olive oil is in ASAE’s sights
Luís Lourenço, inspector-general of ASAE, admitted in Parliament on Wednesday that olive oil is one of the institution’s priorities, but the focus is more on quality than on price rises.…
Young man receives bottles of olive oil as a gift from grandparents
The price of olive oil is so high that this can be considered a luxury gift Young Portuguese man receives bottles of olive oil as a gift from his grandparents…
Olive oil, one of the first products exported by Portugal.
History of Olive Oil in Portugal: Olive oil was one of the first products exported by Portugal. Olive oil is a food product extracted from olives, the fruit of the…