Père Olive

History of olives

Rich in good nutrients and benefits, the olive is by nature a generous fruit. Each olive has its own character, reflecting its region and those who grow it. Père Olive has selected them for their inimitable qualities.

Kalamon
Chalkidiki
Nocellara
Black wrinkled olives

Kalamon

Originally from the Kalamata region in southern Greece (Peloponnese), Kalamon olives are highly appreciated by olive lovers for their luscious texture and their hint of bitterness and salt. Harvested from the tree when they are fully ripe, they can be recognised by their brown and violet colour and their smooth flesh.

Bitterness
4/5
Firmness
1/5
Size
3/5

Chalkidiki

Chalkidiki olives are typical of the Chalkidiki peninsular in northern Greece. These olives are characterised by their larger size, oblong shape and pale green colour. They are renowned for their firm, juicy flesh and mild taste with tart, slightly spicy hints.

Bitterness
2/5
Firmness
4/5
Size
4/5

Nocellara

This variety, which has an intense apple green colour, comes from southern Italy and Sicily and is one of the most sought after by discerning palates. Nocellara Del Belice has a fruity, slightly buttery flavour which develops into an almond after-taste as subtle as it is incomparable.

Bitterness
1/5
Firmness
3/5
Size
2/5

Black wrinkled olives

Harvested when fully ripe, these olives brimming with Moroccan sunshine are immersed in a mixture of water and salt for several months. Having lost their natural bitterness, they are used in salads and on pizzas, but can also be enjoyed with an aperitif.

Bitterness
1/5
Firmness
2/5
Size
2/5

Respect for the product, respect for the producer

For Père Olive, these go hand in hand. The olive is a noble product that requires the greatest attention throughout its production, from growing and harvesting by hand to processing and packaging. This is why we have developed strong relations with our producer partners.

Producers of generosity

Family businesses, small or large producers – Père Olive works with those who share our demand for quality and our passion for producing the best fruit. Our partnerships are guided by respect for the product, know-how and processing methods combining modern and traditional technologies. Whether our olives come from family-run, traditional olive groves or from larger production units, we constantly seek to be able to guarantee outstanding quality at every stage, from the tree to the packaging.