Best Olives for a Deli Olive Bar: Castelvetrano, Cerignola, Kalamata and More
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An olive bar or a well-stocked olive shelf is a signature of a good deli or specialty market. The right mix of varieties gives shoppers color, texture and flavor contrast, and keeps them coming back.
Castelvetrano olives
Bright green, buttery and mild, Castelvetrano olives from Sicily are often the best seller in an olive assortment and a great entry point for shoppers who are new to olives. Carry them whole and pitted: pitted olives are popular for snacking boards and salads.
Cerignola olives
Cerignola olives from Puglia are among the largest table olives, with a firm, meaty texture and mild flavor. Their size makes them a striking centerpiece on an antipasto platter.
Kalamata olives
The classic Greek olive, deep purple with a rich, fruity and briny flavor. Kalamata olives are essential for Greek salads and Mediterranean dishes. Offer both whole and pitted.
Green and stuffed olives
Greek green olives, whole, pitted or stuffed with pimento, are versatile everyday olives for martinis, salads and snacking.
Mediterranean mix and specialty items
A Mediterranean mix adds color and variety in one container. Round out the selection with dry-cured black olives and olive spreads for customers who want something different.
Choosing formats
- Large jars (around 33.6 oz) are practical for delis, olive bars and foodservice.
- Smaller jars (7 to 17 oz) fit the grocery shelf and gift baskets.
- Canned black olives are an affordable pantry staple for everyday cooking.
Browse the full range of wholesale olives, and pair them with antipasti and taralli and breadsticks.
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