Controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2022
Market-transparency compliance fines
The CNMC fined Deoleo and four associated individuals for violations involving market transparency and integrity obligations.
2020
Shareholder losses after capital restructuring
The accordion-style restructuring sharply reduced the value of existing shares while addressing debt, resulting in substantial losses for many small investors.
2018
Bertolli origin and labeling litigation
A U.S. class-action case alleged that Bertolli’s Italian-origin presentation and quality claims could mislead consumers. Deoleo settled the case and made related labeling and quality-control commitments.
2010
Bertolli extra-virgin quality controversy
A University of California, Davis study questioned whether Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil met the extra-virgin standard under the study’s testing approach.