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#19 why tunisia’s olive oil says “made in italy”
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#19 why tunisia’s olive oil says “made in italy”

how international trade rules let european brands bottle tunisia’s oil and call it their own.

when you buy a bottle of “italian” or “spanish” olive oil, there’s a decent chance it came from tunisia.

the oil, that is, not the label.

in this episode, we trace the path of tunisia’s most important export from ancient olive groves to supermarkets worldwide and unpack how global trade rules, branding power, and consumer habits keep countries like tunisia invisible on the shelf.

it’s not just about olive oil. it’s about who gets to create value, and who gets to claim it.

if you liked this, you’ll probably like what’s next.

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