AMMAN — Jordan's
Ministry of Agriculture
announced the successful arrest of the largest distributor of counterfeit olive
oil in the Kingdom, operating primarily through
social media platforms. Initial
information revealed that the individual in question had been using multiple
Facebook pages to disseminate deceptive advertisements, with the sole purpose
of selling counterfeit olive oil. Following thorough verification procedures,
the suspect was taken into custody.
اضافة اعلان
Reputable and trusted sources
The Ministry has underscored the importance of
exercising caution when purchasing olive oil and strongly advised consumers to
source their olive oil from reputable and trusted outlets. These include
well-established farms, recognized olive presses, the
National Olive Festival,
and authorized stores and exhibitions with licenses to sell Jordanian olive
oil, Hala News reported
Additionally, the Ministry has urged the public
to steer clear of olive oil purchases made through
misleading Facebook advertisements. Such ads often tout unrealistically low prices, which typically
fall below the actual cost of a can of olive oil. They may also promise various
complimentary items with each purchase.
On the pricing front, the Ministry officially
confirmed that olive oil prices for the current season are expected to remain
within the range of JD80 to JD95 per can. These prices will be contingent on
supply and demand dynamics, as well as the quality of the oil.
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