Spreads·Pesto & Signature
Basil Pesto
A Greek spread built around a single dominant ingredient, milled to a defined texture so it performs identically in retail jars and foodservice kitchens.
- Origin
- Greek producers sourcing olives, vegetables, herbs and nuts domestically.
- Formats
- Glass 100 g to 1 kg, foodservice buckets 1 to 5 kg, sachets on request.
- Storage
- Ambient, cool and dry. 24 months unopened.
About Basil Pesto
A Greek spread built around a single dominant ingredient, milled to a defined texture so it performs identically in retail jars and foodservice kitchens.
Flavour and character. Green and aromatic, with a bright colour retained through hot filling. Fresh herbs or sun-dried tomatoes milled cold with olive oil and hard cheese.
Who it suits. Specialty retail importers, foodservice distributors and private-label brand owners. Ambient shipping worldwide, frequently as part of a mixed Greek pallet.
| Origin | Greek producers sourcing olives, vegetables, herbs and nuts domestically. |
|---|---|
| Variety and composition | Single-origin ingredient base with olive oil rather than seed oil as the carrier. |
| Flavour profile | Green and aromatic, with a bright colour retained through hot filling. |
| Production method | Fresh herbs or sun-dried tomatoes milled cold with olive oil and hard cheese. |
| Packaging | Glass 100 g to 1 kg, foodservice buckets 1 to 5 kg, sachets on request. |
| Certifications and documents | IFS or BRCGS, allergen declaration for nuts and dairy where present. |
| Storage and shelf life | Ambient, cool and dry. 24 months unopened. |
| Export markets | Ambient shipping worldwide, frequently as part of a mixed Greek pallet. |
| Private label | Private label from low pallet quantities, with texture and oil level set to your brief. |
Recommended uses for Basil Pesto
Pasta and pizza kitchens
Retail ambient jars
Sandwich and salad production
Why buyers choose it. Texture consistency between batches, which is the usual reason spread listings get delisted. Private label from low pallet quantities, with texture and oil level set to your brief.
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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