Olive Oil

Americans are returning to indulging in specialty foods the way they did before the recession, and they'll likely make big purchases of these affordable luxuries during the holidays. A recent survey showed 63% of American consumers purchased specialty food this year, up from 46% in 2009.

More than two of every three bottles labeled imported extra virgin olive oil are either a cheaper grade of olive oil or adulterated with another type of oil, a University of California at Davis study found. Top-selling brands including Bertolli, Filippo Berio, Carapelli, Pompeiian, Colavita,...

The United States food supply is more reliable than those found in many other countries, but there are still some common scams to look out for: Consumer Reports found that most "wild salmon" advertised in grocery stores is actually of the less desirable farm-raised variety. A lot of olive oil is...

When most people think of TJ Maxx, Ross, Marshall's, AJ Wright, or other discount retailers, the first thing that comes to mind is cheap, name-brand clothing. This is quickly followed by visions of home decor, kitchen necessities, and the occasional framed print. However, the greatest bargains...