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- ✓Direct sourcing from producers
- ✓Quality controlled (shelf-life, calibre, origin)
- ✓Next-day delivery in Île-de-France
- ✓Bulk, custom packaging, co-packing
- ✓B2B account with pricing tiers
Shipping & pickup
Rungis pickup
Pick up your order at our Rungis market depot. By appointment Monday through Friday.
Nationwide delivery
Delivery within mainland France and major European cities. Indicative lead time 24-48h.
Careful packaging
Reinforced cardboard, anti-shock padding, traceability labels.
Frequently asked questions
About this category
Wholesale Aperitif Snacks: a high-growth segment for CHR and fine food retail
Professional snacking is increasingly a key differentiating factor in CHR, catering and quality deli circuits. Offering a carefully selected range of wholesale aperitif snacks adds value to the welcome experience, increases average spend and meets growing demand for more natural, less processed products. Compared to standard industrial snacks, hospitality professionals gain by standing out with distinctive references: quality pitted olives, hand-flavoured cashews, artisan-style olivades. Palimex's snack & aperitif range draws on controlled sourcing since 1984, with pack formats designed for professional volumes and logistics constraints.
Available ranges and wholesale pack formats
The catalogue covers three main product families: flavoured nuts and dried fruits (cashews, seaweed & sesame blends), olives and olivades (in brine or oil), and retail-ready pouch formats. Each product is available in professional bulk packaging with a long best-before date, suited to the stock rotation of a CHR establishment or deli counter.
| Product | Pack format | Recommended use |
|---|---|---|
| Pitted green olives (OVD) | 9 kg bucket | Bar, restaurant, active caterer |
| Natural cashews | 2.5 kg canister | Deli counter, aperitif board |
| Seaweed & sesame cashews (6 flavours) | 2.5 kg box | Fine deli, in-room service, hotel |
| Azur olivade green basil | 3.5 kg bucket | Caterer, fine deli, tray portioning |
| Azur olivade black with herbs | 3.5 kg bucket | Caterer, cheese board, deli |
| 200 g retail pouch (PAV) | Palletised display | Deli resale, convenience store |
Selection criteria for a successful wholesale snack purchase
Listing an aperitif snack range requires evaluating several parameters before placing an order. A poor match between pack format and service throughput leads to waste or stockouts that disrupt service consistency.
- Best-before date and rotation: flavoured nuts have a shorter shelf life than brined olives — plan weekly rotation based on your cover count or counter throughput.
- Pack size matched to throughput: a 9 kg bucket suits a high-volume bar; a 2.5 kg canister is better for a slow-turn deli counter.
- Traceability and allergens: technical data sheets and conformity certificates are required for any operator under a food safety management plan. The 14 regulated allergens must appear on each batch label.
- Flavour coherence on the board: avoid mixing strongly contrasting flavours (smoked + curry + chilli) on the same board.
- Net price per kg including packaging: always compare the net price per kg (packaging included) — packaging costs vary significantly by format.
Storage and B2B logistics
Bulk aperitif snacks require rigorous management after delivery. Brined olives, once the bucket is opened, must be stored chilled between 2 °C and 6 °C and used within 10 days in a restaurant service environment. Flavoured nuts and dried fruit mixes — cashews, seaweed & sesame blends — should be stored at room temperature below 18 °C, away from moisture and direct light, in an airtight container after opening. The best-before date is printed on each batch and must be recorded in the HACCP traceability system.
Palimex delivers on pallets, franco, subject to thresholds confirmed on validated professional accounts. Buckets and canisters can be palletised directly without additional overpackaging, simplifying reception and reducing secondary packaging waste.
"CHR professionals who include kombu seaweed cashews in their aperitif service consistently report better open-air stability compared to plain salted cashews — a concrete operational benefit for self-service boards, extended buffets and open tasting counters."
Use cases by trade: who orders what?
Palimex's snack & aperitif range addresses distinct needs by buyer profile. The variety of pack formats covers everything from the neighbourhood bar to the boutique hotel or event caterer.
- Restaurateurs and bars: pitted green olives in 9 kg buckets and natural cashews in 2.5 kg canisters form the aperitif service base, at volumes suited to 2 to 4 weeks of service.
- Caterers: Azur olivades in 3.5 kg buckets and flavoured cashews in 2.5 kg boxes build refined cocktail and dinner-party boards with differentiated visual and taste propositions.
- Fine delis and convenience stores: 200 g retail pouches are ready for immediate shelf display. Bulk packs (canisters, boxes) supply loose-product counters or cut-to-weight sales.
- Hotels and premium establishments: kombu seaweed cashews and Azur olivades are ideal for minibar service, welcome drinks or arrival platters with a distinctive flavour profile well beyond standard hotel snack offerings.
For technical data sheets, allergen certificates or wholesale pricing, open an account at the Palimex wholesale portal. Pricing access is subject to SIRET number validation.
For regulatory requirements on food safety and allergen information for consumers in catering establishments, see the resources of the ANSES — French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety.

























