Extra Virgin Olive Oil is being sold at $4.00/liter. Is this a joke?
Americans are using more and more olive oil. They are completely in love. Great, you might say. Not really, we say. Why? Simple. This love …
In the NYTimes: Fraud and Confusion with San Marzano Tomatoes
The NYTimes article “Marinara worth mastering” starts with a simple “Marinara” recipe, but the message is much more important and is not subtle at all. …
Extra Virgin Suicide
This morning, my husband, and Gustiamo‘s senior advisor, Michael, said: How much did Gustiamo pay for this ad in The New York Times “Extra Virgin …
Made in Italy – Coldiretti – Who Are We kidding?
I want to send Roberto Moncalvo my most sincere best wishes for his new job. On November 15, he was elected President of the Italian …
Tomatoes Made in Italy – Who Are We Kidding?
Shocking, shocking, absolutely shocking! So shocking, I had to watch this video three times, to make sure I was understanding it correctly. Yes, it is …
It Would Be Illegal. In Europe
We’re talking, AGAIN, about the San Marzano tomatoes scandal. I just received the comment below from Salvo Agusta, a lawyer in Italy, who explains what …
From Danielle: Recapping the Tomato Scandal
Danielle is not only learning about the difference between REAL and FAKE Italian food products. She is getting angry and angrier. This is what she …
Beware, Fake San Marzano Producers!!!
President of Consorzio San Marzano keeps us updated on the fascinating world of San Marzano Tomatoes! He is glad the World is paying attention! The Italian …
Buy Real San Marzano Tomatoes… from a Merchant You Trust
The president of the Consorzio San Marzano says that at least 95% of the San Marzano tomatoes in America are not San Marzano. How do …
San Marzano Tomatoes??? San Marzano or Giuseppino???
The tomato San Marzano is protected by DOP, a law valid in Europe, which means that if you call a tomato “San Marzano” that tomato …
Italian Sounding Food Products. Enough is Enough!!!
The Republic of Italy is getting serious at defending food made in Italy? We hope so. About time! We and other importers of Italian food …
If It Is Cheap, It Is Fake. Buy Olive Oil only from Trusted Vendors.
Did the Madoff saga teach anything to anybody? The ultimate moral of all this mess is: If it is too good to be true, it …
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