Greek walnuts in shell, washed, with a clean, light coloured shell. They come from Greek orchards growing varieties such as Chandler, Franquette and Lara. They are aimed at greengrocers, nut shops, markets and supermarkets selling walnuts loose or packed.
Specifications
| Origin | Greece |
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| Varieties | Chandler, K12, Franquette, Fernor, Pedro, Lara, Hartley |
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| Condition | Washed, light coloured shell |
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| Packaging | 10 or 20 kg sack |
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| Minimum order | 1 sack |
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| Storage | 5 to 10 °C, relative humidity up to 65% |
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Chandler gives a large nut with a thin shell and a very pale kernel, which is why it dominates new Greek plantings. Franquette and Lara are French varieties grown in Greece for decades. If you need a specific variety or nut size, note it with your order.
Who buys them
Walnuts in shell are mainly bought by:
- Greengrocers and markets, for loose sale
- Nut shops and delicatessens
- Supermarkets and retail packers
- Businesses that crack walnuts and sell their own kernels
Buying Greek walnuts in shell wholesale
The minimum order is one sack of 10 or 20 kg. Greek walnut prices are set each year with the new crop and can change during the season, so ask for the current price on +30 2541 200 900 or at sales@carpebo.com. Orders are dispatched from Thessaloniki within 2 to 3 working days of confirmation, across Greece and, by arrangement, to other EU countries. If you grow walnuts and want to sell your crop, visit our growers platform.
Storing walnuts in shell
The shell protects the kernel, but walnuts still need a cool, dry room. Store sacks at 5 to 10 °C and up to 65% relative humidity, on pallets rather than the floor, with good ventilation. Moisture brings mould and heat turns the kernel rancid. Stored well, walnuts in shell keep much longer than kernels.
Frequently asked questions
When does the new crop arrive?
Greek walnuts are harvested from late September into October. New crop walnuts are available after drying, usually from October.
Are they washed?
Yes, the walnuts are washed, with a clean and light coloured shell, ready for loose sale or packing.
How do I check the quality?
Crack a few nuts from different parts of the sack. The kernel should fill the shell, be light in colour and show no mould or rancid smell.
See also our Greek walnut halves and the full wholesale walnuts range.