Greek Table Olives·Standard Varieties
Kalamon (Kalamata)
Whole, pitted, sliced. Dark, almond-shaped. 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 Kalamon (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 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. 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 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 | 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. |
Recommended uses for Kalamon (Kalamata)
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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