Rising temperatures have led to poor olive harvests in the Med. With oils now more expensive olive oils, criminal gangs are stealing trees to create their own products doctored with inferior oil.

Why olive oil is suddenly so expensive – and what to use instead - IN FOCUS: The price of this cooking staple has soared so high that it has been nicknamed ‘liquid gold’. Katie Rosseinsky ...

Extra virgin olive oil is a must-have in any kitchen cupboard, perfect for adding a drizzle to salads, using as a base for ...

Rising temperatures have led to poor olive harvests in the Med. With oils now more expensive olive oils, criminal gangs are stealing trees to create their own products doctored with inferior oil.

In mid-April, The Grocer found that the average price of one litre of own-label olive oil in the UK’s major supermarkets was £7.38 – that’s 42 per cent higher than one year ago. Just this week, olive ...

Why olive oil is suddenly so expensive – and what to use instead. The price of this cooking staple has soared so high that it has been nicknamed ‘liquid gold’.