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  1. blank Organic Enthusiast says:

    What Mueller says in his book is worrisome. I've recently come across a new organic olive oil called Frank that's founded upon openness and honesty in its production processes, which seems very timely. You can see videos of each stage of its growing and production processes up online along with interviews with its farmers. Maybe this is just what the olive oil industry needs, check it out at http://www.frankorganics.com.

  2. blank Food Industry Guy says:

    Some problems with this story: The North American Olive Oil Association has been testing olives oils purchased at U.S. supermarkets for more than 20 years and has found almost no problems. That just doesn't sell as many books as tales about clandestine meetings with undercover cops. This is all much ado about nothing.

    Same with the honey story. There is no FDA standard of identity for honey, although the industry has been asking for one for years. However, in order for honey to be called USDA grade A honey, the pollen must be removed. That's where the 3/4 claim comes from. Wonder why the author – of the original article, not this one – didn't include that key point in his story.

    Truth is, there are some problems in both sectors. However, trade groups in both sectors continually work hard to monitor the market, so only a very small percentage of what's available has any problems. Also, companies within both sectors regularly test one another's product. If there were problems, they'd make sure people found out.

    1. You do understand all those quart jars screwed upside down on top of the bee hives contain "corn syrup" do you not? Now how many beekeepers have those jars on top of there hives?

  3. blank Crecencio Elenes says:

    my guessing is that since more people are not buying gmo's corn/soy/canola or another gmo's oil, people are buying more olive oil and when the market gets hot, manufacturers will do tricks to capture more money..

  4. What are some brands we can trust? I am in Canada.

  5. blank Adelino Vieira says:

    Believe or not the Portuguese olive oil are the best . They still use old and natural methods to produce them. But, like everything the cheep ones must be avoided.

  6. blank memyselfandi says:

    Doesn't do us much good unless they name and shame the companies caught out selling fake olive oil.

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