Unico Pitted Kalamata Olives

Unico is a quintessential Canadian brand with deep roots in Mediterranean food traditions. Founded in 1917 by Pasquale Capozzi in Toronto, the brand was established to provide authentic Italian and Mediterranean ingredients, such as olive oil and olives, to the growing immigrant population in Canada. While the brand is strictly Canadian in its identity and management, it sources its specialty products directly from their regions of origin to ensure authenticity.

Specifically, Unico Pitted Kalamata Olives are sourced and packaged in Greece, the native region for this specific variety of olive. This allows the brand to maintain the protected geographic status and traditional flavor profiles expected by consumers. Today, the brand remains a dominant force in the Canadian grocery landscape, operating from its headquarters in Concord, Ontario, under the umbrella of one of Canada's largest food distribution networks.