Greek Table Olives·Smoked, Grilled & Organic
Organic Kalamata (BIO)
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
- Messinia and Laconia in the Peloponnese.
- 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 Organic Kalamata (BIO)
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. Winey and fruity with firm flesh and a clean lactic finish. Natural fermentation in brine for four to six months, no lye treatment.
Who it suits. Organic specialists, health retailers and certified private-label brands. Regular programmes into the EU, UK, GCC and North America.
| Origin | Messinia and Laconia in the Peloponnese. |
|---|---|
| Variety and composition | Kalamon, the almond-shaped purple-black Greek table olive. |
| Flavour profile | Winey and fruity with firm flesh and a clean lactic finish. |
| Production method | Natural fermentation in brine for four to six months, no lye treatment. |
| 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 | EU organic certification with control-body code and a transaction certificate per shipment. |
| 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. |
Kalamata 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 Kalamata olives for retail packs, foodservice formats or private-label programmes. Sizes may vary slightly between harvests due to natural growth conditions.
Recommended uses for Organic Kalamata (BIO)
Deli counters and olive bars
Retail jars, cups and pouches
Foodservice mezze, salads and pizza lines
Why buyers choose it. The variety international buyers ask for by name, supplied with calibre and drained weight held to spec. 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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