by Alessandro | Aug 19, 2025 | Oil
How to recognize a real Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil (without being fooled) How many times have you stood in front of a shelf full of bottles of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and wondered:“Which one is truly good?”Extra virgin olive oil (EVO) is one of the most loved...
by Alessandro | Aug 14, 2025 | Oil
Who Agricola Chiera is with its 119 vintages of Olive Oil behind it. Stories & Brands – Reading: 4 minutes In a world of big brands and loud advertising, there are family businesses working quietly. For over 100 years, we at Agricola Chiera have been...
by Alessandro | Aug 7, 2025 | Oil
Why oil is expensive and often mediocre in Switzerland (and what you can do about it) In Switzerland, buying a good extra virgin olive oil is often a challenge. Prices are high, labels promise a lot… but the taste (and quality) rarely live up to expectations. Why does...
