“We are professionals!” Olive oil brand reacts clearly to the dismal result at Stiftung Warentest. Only two of a total of 19 olive oils in the virgin extra quality class were rated good.
Olive oils are becoming more and more expensive and at the same time even worse in quality. “We have been observing clear consequences of climate change in olive cultivation for about five years,” says olive expert Vincenzo Verrasto. Mild winters have a negative impact on flowering and lead to more pests. High temperatures cause the olives to lose their flavor.