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This documentary investigates one of the most widespread food fraud operations in modern history: the olive oil that was not.

1991, when a rusty tanker called the Mazal-2 docked in Turkey carrying hazelnut oil that would be relabeled Italian extra virgin, to present day busts of mafia rings exporting fake oil to the United States, this story exposes a global supply chain built on deception.

Domenico Ribatti, Leonardo Marseglia, the Piromalli clan, and countless others turned cheap seed oils and lampante into billions of dollars by exploiting weak enforcement, corrupt officials, and consumer trust.

Featuring investigations by Italy's Guardia di Finanza, European Union fraud offices, and American federal authorities, this documentary reveals how sophisticated blending, soft deodorization, and labeling tricks allow fake oil to pass chemical tests and reach grocery shelves from New York to Los Angeles.

The fraud continues today, with record highs in mislabeling cases and prices soaring due to climate driven production collapses.

This is the story of how Italian authenticity became the perfect cover for organized crime, and why the olive oil on your shelf might not be what the label claims.

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SOURCE REFERENCE SECTION:

The New Yorker – "Slippery Business" Tom Mueller's landmark investigation detailing the Mazal II tanker fraud, Domenico Ribatti's operations, and the systemic corruption in Italian olive oil trade.

Reuters – Italian Police Break Mafia Ring
Coverage of the 2017 Piromalli clan arrests for exporting fake extra virgin to the United States.

The Guardian – Olive Oil Fraud Cases Hit Record High
Analysis of the 2024 spike in EU olive oil fraud notifications and climate driven price increases.

Olive Oil Times – Italy Arrests Thirty Three Accused of Fraud
Details on the Calabrian mafia's fake oil exports and the role of organized crime in food fraud.

CNN – Italian Authorities Confiscate Fake Olive Oil
Report on 2024 seizure of 42 tons of counterfeit extra virgin worth nearly one million dollars.

CBS News
Broadcast investigation into mafia control of Italian olive oil, wine, and cheese, estimating USD 15 billion dollar annual enterprise.

Olive Oil Times – How Olive Oil Fraud Works Interview with Italian police official detailing blending techniques, lampante adulteration, and detection challenges.


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