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Olives

The olive is an evergreen tree or shrub native to the Mediterranean, Asia and parts of Africa. Its fruit, the olive, has been consumed throughout history in its whole form or as olive oil.

Olives are harvested at either the young green stage or left to mature on the branch to become the dark or black olive. The fruit, being bitter in its natural state, is then typically cured with strong brine or salt to make it more palatable. Before consumption, olives need to be soaked in fresh water to satisfy the European palate.

We have been sourcing and importing olives for nearly 10 years and, as such, have developed close relationships with growers and producers in France, Greece, Italy and elsewhere. Family-run farms still use time-tested traditional methods, even hand-stuffing the olives, avoiding unnecessary processing and excessive use of preservatives. We promote organic and fresh produce whenever possible.

Olives are picked between October and January and arrive at our warehouse in

the New Year. Green olives are picked first, the dark olives ripening naturally on the trees. Like the grapes of a vineyard, the changing environmental conditions affect the quality and quantity of the harvest. The fresh crop has a lively, tangy, slightly bitter flavour. As the olives mature towards the end of the year, the olives become milder and creamier.
We supply a wide range of olives in varying formats and sizes. Using our knowledge gained supplying different retail outlets such as delicatessens, cafés and restaurants, we have a range that will cater for every need, be it bulk olives in heavy brine, stuffed olives or The Real Olive Company’s ready marinated range, designed to simply open and serve.

Antipasti

We have specifically selected the finest produce from across the Mediterranean to bring the individual flavours of each region back home to our shores. From Italian chargrilled artichoke hearts, French Lombardy peppers to Greek stuffed vine leaves and Spanish caper berries, here you will find fantastic produce to grace your deli counter or feature as tapas or antipasti in your bar or restaurant.

Olive Oils and Vinegars

The olive oils we source are of an exceptionally high quality, made from olives growing on the hills surrounding Ermioni, a small fishing town on the east coast of the Peloponnese. We are also the sole importers of the award-winning oils from Krandi, which are produced by a small family company whose passion and care for their groves can be tasted in every drop of their oils. The olives grown in this region produce a fruity, slightly peppery oil, which is perfectly balanced and delicious to mop up with fresh crusty bread.

Other Products

We offer additional eye-catching products small enough to fill the nooks and crannies of your shop or restaurant but significant enough to top up your sales, from lavender bunches & dried rose bud heads, to garlic strings and Portuguese pottery to Provencal honey.