concept · updated 2026-05-19
Packaging for Table Olives
Packaging for Table Olives
Packaging choices for Victoria Olives should be separated by channel: retail, HoReCA, bulk and private label.
Current packaging logic
• Glass 500g/1kg: best early route for premium retail/export and compatible with pasteurization when specified correctly.
• Plastic 1kg: requires material confirmation for heat treatment if pasteurized.
• Buckets 2kg/3kg/5kg/10kg: suitable for HoReCA/bulk; may use non-pasteurized preservation if pH/salt/acidity/storage are controlled.
• EU competitor/prospect scan adds practical market benchmarks: retail 200–350g, foodservice 3kg, and bulk 10–13kg / 12.5–13kg formats appear relevant in Poland and Germany.
Data to collect per pack
• Net and drained weight.
• Jar/bucket material and food-contact documentation.
• Cap/lid type and heat tolerance.
• Carton count.
• Pallet configuration.
• Shelf life and storage conditions.
• Label languages, barcode/GS1 ownership and private-label artwork responsibility.
• Whether pack is ambient or refrigerated and whether Pasteurization of Table Olives is validated for the exact SKU.
Commercial pack matrix to prepare
| Channel | Table olive pack target | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Retail | 200–350g jars/pouches; 500g/1kg where market accepts | Delis, ethnic retail, e-commerce, private label |
| HoReCA | 2–5kg buckets/tins | Restaurants, catering, cash & carry |
| Bulk/distributor | 10–13kg buckets/drums | Repacking, deli counters, foodservice wholesalers |
Related
• Kalamata / Natural Black Olives