Greek Table Olives·Smoked, Grilled & Organic
Smoked Kalamata
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 Smoked Kalamata
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 Kalamata character with a restrained smoke aroma rather than a smoke flavouring note. Naturally fermented Kalamata olives cold-smoked over hardwood before packing.
Who it suits. Deli wholesalers, retail category buyers and mezze manufacturers. 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 Kalamata character with a restrained smoke aroma rather than a smoke flavouring note. |
| Production method | Naturally fermented Kalamata olives cold-smoked over hardwood before packing. |
| 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. |
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 Smoked Kalamata
Deli counters and olive bars
Retail jars, cups and pouches
Foodservice mezze, salads and pizza lines
Why buyers choose it. A genuine point of difference on an olive shelf that is otherwise interchangeable. 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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