Greek Olive Oil·Extra Virgin Olive Oil
PDO Kalamata EVOO
100% Koroneiki from the Kalamata PDO zone, intense aroma, peppery finish. A Greek olive oil produced from fruit pressed within hours of picking, then stored under nitrogen until bottling so the profile you approve at sample stage is the profile that lands in your warehouse.
- Origin
- Messinia and Laconia in the Peloponnese.
- Formats
- Glass 250 ml to 1 L, tin 500 ml to 5 L, PET for value lines, IBC and flexitank in bulk.
- Storage
- Ambient 14 to 18°C, away from light and heat. 18 months best sensory life, 24 months shelf life from bottling.
About PDO Kalamata EVOO
A Greek olive oil produced from fruit pressed within hours of picking, then stored under nitrogen until bottling so the profile you approve at sample stage is the profile that lands in your warehouse.
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. Importers building an olive-oil tier, retail buyers and foodservice distributors. Active shipments to the EU, UK, GCC, North America and Japan.
| 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 250 ml to 1 L, tin 500 ml to 5 L, PET for value lines, IBC and flexitank in bulk. |
| Certifications and documents | PDO certificate issued per lot naming producer, tonnage and packing date, plus IFS or BRCGS. |
| Storage and shelf life | Ambient 14 to 18°C, away from light and heat. 18 months best sensory life, 24 months shelf life from bottling. |
| Export markets | Active shipments to the EU, UK, GCC, North America and Japan. |
| Private label | Private label from 3,000 to 5,000 bottles per SKU, including artwork and market label compliance. |
Recommended uses for PDO Kalamata EVOO
Finishing oil for salads, grilled vegetables and pulses
Everyday cooking and roasting in HoReCa kitchens
Retail gifting and premium ambient shelf programmes
Why buyers choose it. The variety international buyers ask for by name, supplied with calibre and drained weight held to spec. Private label from 3,000 to 5,000 bottles per SKU, including artwork and market label compliance.
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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