Restaurateur Convicted Over Olive Oil Scam
A renowned French restaurateur has been convicted of selling goods under false pretences and fined €15,000 (£10,000) after an olive oil he advertised as a top-quality local product turned out to be mass-produced, Spanish, and meant for fuelling oil lamps.
Jean-André Charial, chef and proprietor of l'Oustau de Baumanière in Baux-de-Provence, insisted yesterday that he was the victim of a supplier's scam and said he would appeal. "I have never sold the stuff," he said, adding that he merely lent his name and stamp of approval to a company that marketed a range of premium products.
Jean-André Charial, chef and proprietor of l'Oustau de Baumanière in Baux-de-Provence, insisted yesterday that he was the victim of a supplier's scam and said he would appeal. "I have never sold the stuff," he said, adding that he merely lent his name and stamp of approval to a company that marketed a range of premium products.
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