- Artisan Mediterranean olives hand-stuffed and naturally brined
- UK table olives total sales 45k tonnes, over £100m value
- Contains heart-healthy fats, antioxidants, with anti-inflammatory properties
Organic food supplier Biona has announced a new range of organic Greek olives, hand-stuffed and naturally brined to celebrate authentic Mediterranean flavour in a clean-label format, which will be available to retailers from July onwards.
The new range consists of three different variants of Greek Queen Olives of the Halkidiki variety, each stuffed with either garlic, pepper or jalapenos, along with Kalamata olives pitted in brine, all with an RRP of £3.69. All four products are certified organic, with no artificial preservatives or additives. Naturally ripened on the tree and traditionally cured, in water, sea salt, and organic vinegar, these olives are known for their bold, tangy flavour and are a staple of authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Finally, their convenient pitted format makes them a good choice for for platters, salads or a simple healthy snack.
Table olives are increasingly popular in the UK, with total sales now valued at over £100m and consumption steadily rising to an estimated 45,000 tonnes last year, with growing interest and demand for high-quality, organic options. With consumers increasingly seeking healthy and natural products, olives are recognized for their heart-healthy fats, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties. Table olives are also popular due to their convenience and versatility, making them ideal for entertaining, snacking or antipasti platters.
“With a growing number of consumers now recognising the benefits of following a Mediterranean-style diet, we are excited to bring this new range of Greek table olives to market, with their unique hand-stuffed combinations," said Carmen Ferguson, Brand Manager at Biona’s parent company, Windmill Organics. "Made with the iconic premium Halkidiki and Kalamata olives, each of the four varieties showcases organic ingredients, no artificial preservatives, colourants or GMOs, but most importantly of all taste great, so will be popular with those consumers looking for a healthy snack, a salad ingredient or those entertaining guests.”
