Europe is a world leader in the production and exportation of table olives, which demonstrates
its expertise and on-going adaptation to the tastes and needs of consumers worldwide. In addition,
Spain is the world leader in production and exports of table olives, accounting for 21% of world production and 30% of world exports.

Mediterranean foods and flavours are more popular than ever these days—from trends like typical
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, sellable Europe-appeal
to everything from drinks and bar food to small dishes, salads, sandwiches and entrées.
In the wake of the soaring popularity of table olives, their consumption has risen dramatically in
the last decade. Consumers and restaurant patrons see olives as tasty, healthy snacks, packed
with flavour 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 and their quality.

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