Türkiye is the world’s 4th largest olive producer and home to some of the most prized table olive varieties. Benjamin’s Gardens sources directly from established growers in the Aegean and Marmara regions, supplying importers, food manufacturers, deli chains, HORECA buyers, and private label brands worldwide.

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Varieties Available

Variety	Type	Origin	Flavor Profile
Gemlik	Black — natural brine-cured	Bursa, Balıkesir	Rich, meaty, slightly bitter
Domat	Green — brine-cured	İzmir, Aydın	Firm, mild, slightly fruity
Memecik	Green or black	Aegean Region	Balanced, versatile, high oil content
Çelebi	Black — dry-salted	Aegean & Marmara	Intense, wrinkled, concentrated flavor
🔥 Grilled Olives	Black or green — flame-grilled	Aegean Region	Smoky, caramelized, premium HORECA & deli

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Product Specifications

Specification	Standard Olives	Grilled Olives
Processing	Natural brine / lye-treated / dry-salted	Flame-grilled, plain or herb-marinated
Packaging	10 kg vacuum bags · 200L barrels	Retail glass jars · vacuum pouches
Shelf Life	18–24 months (sealed)	12–18 months (sealed)
MOQ	5,000 kg	500 kg (premium category)
FOB Port	İzmir (ADB)	İzmir (ADB)

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Certifications

• 🏆 ISO 9001:2015 — Quality Management System
• 🏆 ISO 22000:2018 — Food Safety Management System
• 🌿 GlobalG.A.P. — Good Agricultural Practices
• ☪️ Halal Certificate — GCC and Muslim-majority markets
• 🌱 EU Organic — Available on request for selected varieties
• 📋 EUR.1 Movement Certificate — EU preferential tariff access

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Frequently Asked Questions

What table olive varieties do you supply from Türkiye?

We supply Gemlik (black, natural brine-cured), Domat (green, brine-cured), Memecik (green or black), Çelebi (black, dry-salted), and premium flame-grilled olives. Each variety suits different market preferences — we can advise on the best fit for your target market.

What are grilled olives and who buys them?

Grilled olives are flame-grilled after curing, giving them a distinctive smoky, caramelized flavor. They are a premium product popular with gourmet food retailers, deli counters, specialty food importers, and HORECA buyers in Western Europe and the Gulf. Available plain or marinated with herbs and extra virgin olive oil. MOQ for grilled olives is 500 kg.

What is the minimum order quantity for table olives?

Standard MOQ is 5,000 kg for conventional table olives. For grilled olives (premium category), MOQ is 500 kg. Mixed variety orders are possible — contact us to discuss.

Do you offer private label table olives?

Yes. We offer private label packaging in retail jars, vacuum pouches, and tins with custom labels for EU, US, and GCC markets. Grilled olives in branded glass jars are a particularly popular private label product for premium retailers.

Are your table olives Halal certified?

Yes. All our table olive products carry Halal certification, making them suitable for GCC, Southeast Asian, and Muslim-majority markets globally.