Stefano Cerni

Which are the best containers for storing extra virgin olive oil, and for retail purposes in particular? What are the best materials? What should we look for? How do we clean these vessels? Packaging is a critical factor, because oil cannot be sold unbottled on the retail market

Extra virgin olive oil is “fatter” than seed oils. Or heavier and therefore less digestible. Or even: olive oil that has passed its expiry date is bad for our health. These are just some of the many myths and misconceptions revolving around our precious olive juice. Here are some useful tips and interesting facts to shed some light on this topic