The olive has been with us for some 8,000 years. Its oil has been a treasured culinary companion around the Mediterranean basin for most of that time. In the past 40 years olive oil’s appeal has gone global. So much so that there is now a shortage and prices have risen dramatically. So has the associated fraud. Here’s what that means for us in Asia.
Extra Virgin or Greasy Harlot?
Extra Virgin or Greasy Harlot?
Extra Virgin or Greasy Harlot?
The olive has been with us for some 8,000 years. Its oil has been a treasured culinary companion around the Mediterranean basin for most of that time. In the past 40 years olive oil’s appeal has gone global. So much so that there is now a shortage and prices have risen dramatically. So has the associated fraud. Here’s what that means for us in Asia.
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