PELOPAC Mediterranean Food Specialties

PELOPAC Mediterranean Food Specialties develops and produces authentic, high-quality Greek and Mediterranean products for leading retailer PL and third party brands.

Exclusively export oriented, we specialize in exporting to some of the world’s most demanding markets, including the USA, Australia, UK and Europe. Our custom-built 5.500 m² production facility is located near the busy commercial port of Thessaloniki, Greece. 

We work closely with our partners to develop customized and on-trend product and packaging concepts for grocery, deli and food service applications.

We are committed to providing our clients with excellent products and services, consistently and reliably - this is the foundation of our partnerships.

PRODUCTS

Pelopac offers a wide variety of Greek and Mediterranean specialties made from carefully selected, natural ingredients. We rely on an extensive network of trusted, knowledgeable suppliers in Greece and elsewhere, and a senior manager is in charge of sourcing and supplier development. 

Product categories include:

• Olives & Antipasti
• Olive Snack Packs (small bags without brine)
• Tapenades, Dips & Spreads
• Sauces
• Marinades & Glazes
• Snack Dippers

Certain items are available Certified Organic.

PACKAGING

We work with our clients to select the most suitable packaging type and technology for the product and market. A wide range of solutions is available for grocery, deli and food service applications, including:

• Retail-Sized Snack Pouches (MAP)
• Plastic Tubs/Trays (Deli Prepack)
• Glass Jars
• Catering, Deli & Food Service (plastic jars, MAP & pasteurized pouches)

AWARDS

Our products and operations have achieved numerous awards for taste, innovation and business excellence:

• 3 SIAL Innovation Selections: Mediterranean Cooking Sauces 2014, Greek Yogurt Spreads (ambient) 2012, Tzatziki (ambient 2008)
• 11 Gold-Star Great Taste Awards (UK): 2014, 2012, 2008, 2004 (products awarded include Kalamata Pitted Olives, Kalamata Olive Paste, Jalapeño Stuffed Olives, Greek Olive Bruschetta and Red Pepper & Feta Spread)
• 2 Greek Values Awards: Export Excellence 2012
• European Business Awards: National Champion Import/Export 2014
• Helexpo Business Innovation Award: Innovative Packaging in Traditional Products 2006

QUALITY ASSURANCE

Our facilities and processes undergo regular audits by our major clients, food safety authorities (including the US FDA) and third parties. Our operations and products are certified as follows:

• ISO 22000:2005 (HACCP)
• BRC Global Standard Food, Classification: A
• ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems
• SEDEX Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA)
• Non-GMO Project verification (product-specific)
• Gluten Free Certification (product-specific)

INNOVATION

Pelopac’s focus has always been on developing and producing authentic, natural Mediterranean foods in original ways. We continue to be a leading innovator and were the first company globally to introduce:

• X-ray imaging for the detection and sorting of pits in the production of pitted olives
• Clear, pasteurizable, long shelf life plastic trays of olives & spreads for pre-packed deli products.
• Modified Atmosphere Packing (MAP) process for olives in bags, for Food Service and Deli