European Olives

Mediterranean foods and flavors are hotter than ever in foodservice—from trends like typical Spanish tapas, pinchos and paella to specialty ingredients like pimento, Marcona almonds and Serrano ham.

There’s an easy point of entry for any menu: European olives add instant, merchandisable Europe-appeal to everything from drinks and bar food to small plates, salads, sandwiches and entrées.

In the wake of the soaring popularity of olive oil in the U.S., table olive consumption has risen dramatically in the last decade. Consumers and restaurant patrons see olives as tasty, healthful snacks, packed with flavor and perfect with drinks. And with countless varietals—each with its own exotic name—European olives let you give your guests the olives they love with the added allure of Europe.

European olives are a perfect fit with the kind of healthy Mediterranean-inspired diet more and more consumers are looking for. And they’re packed with great nutritional benefits. For foodservice operators, using European olives as an ingredient is a simple, colorful, flavorful way to instantly increase the perceived health appeal of any dish.