Greek Table Olives·Standard Varieties
Halkidiki
Large green olive, meaty texture. A Greek table olive graded by count per kilogram and packed to an agreed drained weight, so the pack the buyer opens matches the specification signed at listing.
- Origin
- Halkidiki in Northern Greece.
- Formats
- Glass 200 g to 1 kg, PET cups and pails 1 to 10 kg, vacuum pouches, A10 tins, 60 and 220 kg drums in bulk.
- Storage
- Ambient for pasteurised packs, chilled 0 to 4°C for fresh lines. 24 months on glass and tin.
About Halkidiki
A Greek table olive graded by count per kilogram and packed to an agreed drained weight, so the pack the buyer opens matches the specification signed at listing.
Flavour and character. Crisp, mild and buttery, with a firm bite that survives pitting and stuffing. Natural fermentation in brine over several months, then graded, sorted and packed.
Who it suits. Deli wholesalers, retail category buyers and mezze manufacturers. Regular programmes into the EU, UK, GCC and North America.
| Origin | Halkidiki in Northern Greece. |
|---|---|
| Variety and composition | Halkidiki, the large green olive prized for stuffing and pitting. |
| Flavour profile | Crisp, mild and buttery, with a firm bite that survives pitting and stuffing. |
| Production method | Natural fermentation in brine over several months, then graded, sorted and packed. |
| Packaging | Glass 200 g to 1 kg, PET cups and pails 1 to 10 kg, vacuum pouches, A10 tins, 60 and 220 kg drums in bulk. |
| Certifications and documents | IFS or BRCGS packing houses, PDO where the variety and region qualify, organic and halal on request. |
| Storage and shelf life | Ambient for pasteurised packs, chilled 0 to 4°C for fresh lines. 24 months on glass and tin. |
| Export markets | Regular programmes into the EU, UK, GCC and North America. |
| Private label | Private label from one pallet per SKU on selected formats, with your brine recipe and calibre band. |
Green Halkidiki Olive Size Guide
Greek table olives are graded commercially by the number of olives per kilogram. The lower the count, the larger the fruit. Use the size guide below when specifying Green Halkidiki olives for retail packs, foodservice formats or private-label programmes. Sizes may vary slightly between harvests due to natural growth conditions.
Recommended uses for Halkidiki
Stuffed and pitted retail lines
Olive bars and deli counters
Foodservice mezze and cocktail service
Why buyers choose it. Large calibres from 70/90 upward, which is where most suppliers run short. Private label from one pallet per SKU on selected formats, with your brine recipe and calibre band.
Export capabilities
- Direct sourcing from Greek producers, no unnecessary intermediaries
- Groupage: multiple producers consolidated into one shipment and one invoice
- Full documentation: CoA, allergen, PDO/PGI, organic, health and origin certificates
- Incoterms flexibility: EXW, FCA, FOB or CIF at your preference
- Cold-chain and ambient logistics coordinated with vetted freight partners
- Active supply into the EU, UK, GCC, Japan and North America
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