Kalamata
Kalamata olives are rich, fruity, almond-shaped Greek olives with a naturally deep purple color and a smooth, wine-like flavor.
Kalamata, Peloponese region
Characteristics
Harvest & Crop
November to December, when ripened and turns black
Region
Western-Central Greece, Peloponnese, Crete
Shape
Curved, almond-shaped
Size Range
Super-Colossal to Small
Color
Deep purple to black
Olive Processing
Processing methods available for each olive variety. Colored dots indicate availability.
Available Products
Whole, in Brine
Whole, in Brine
Whole, in Oil
Whole, in Brine
Spiced, Whole, in Oil
Dried, Whole, in Oil
Whole, in Oil
Whole & Pitted, in Brine
Available Sizes
Standard calibres and counts per kilogram
| Calibre | Olives per kg | |
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Super-Colossal | 11-120 |
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Colossal | 121-140 |
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Giants | 141-160 |
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Extra Jumbo | 161-180 |
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Jumbo | 181-200 |
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Extra Large | 201-230 |
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Large | 231-260 |
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Superior | 261-290 |
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Brilliant | 291-320 |
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Fine | 321-350 |
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Bullets | 351-380 |
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Small | 381-420 |
Packaging Options
Multiple packaging solutions for different needs
PET Transparent
Clear plastic containers for retail
PET for Pasteurization
Heat-resistant plastic containers for pasteurized products
Plastic Buckets
Industrial bulk containers
Glass Jars
Premium glass packaging for retail
Plastic Barrels
Bulk packaging for distribution
Vacuum Bags
Airtight bulk packaging
Metal Tins
Professional catering and food service containers
Confite Tins - Gold
Premium decorative metal tins for gift packaging
