Kalimera Imports

Global Sourcing • Enterprise Scale
Family Values

About Kalimera Imports

What does "Kalimera" mean?

Kalimera (Καλημέρα) - "Good Day" in Greek. But for us, it's more than a greeting. It's our promise to every partner: we bring good days through exceptional service, reliable sourcing, and unwavering quality at enterprise scale.

As a multi-generational family business, we carry forward a legacy of trust, integrity, and personal relationships that spans decades. We don't just wish you a good day - we deliver it through every container, every partnership, every transaction, building on the foundation our family has established in the foodservice industry.

Our Mission

Kalimera Imports serves as your global sourcing partner for foodservice and industrial markets. With family-owned values and restaurant industry DNA, we provide the same level of dedicated service to our enterprise customers that we've always delivered to smaller operations - just at container scale.

Global Presence

We travel personally to meet manufacturers, inspect facilities, and serve as your eyes, ears, and taste buds around the world. From Mediterranean traditions to modern frozen food technology, we bring you products that meet the highest quality standards.

Personal Service

Enterprise scale doesn't mean impersonal service. We maintain the same dedication and attention to detail at every level, ensuring that every partnership feels like working with a trusted family business.

Meet Our Team

Our experienced team combines decades of foodservice expertise with global sourcing capabilities to deliver exceptional service at enterprise scale.

George Sarris

George Sarris

Founder and CEO

George has decades of experience in importing and exporting. He is the founder of Kalimera Imports and has been in the foodservice industry for over 50 years.

Petros Kartos

Petros Kartos

Founder and CFO

Petros brings decades of experience in international trade and financial management.

Dino Sarris

Dino Sarris

Director of Procurement and Client Relations

Dino manages our procurement processes and maintains strong relationships with our clients. He ensures quality control and timely delivery of all products.

Vasili Kartos

Vasili Kartos

Director of Operations and Business Development

Vasili manages the day-to-day operations and has an extensive background in public and private accounting.

Company News & Updates

Stay tuned for exciting announcements about our growing team, expanded capabilities, and new product launches. We'll be sharing updates on our global sourcing initiatives, new partnerships, and industry insights here.

Recent developments and company announcements will be posted in this section.

Frozen Produce Division

Bulk pack capabilities. Distribution networks. Manufacturing solutions.

Scale and Flexibility

Our frozen produce division serves distributors, multi-unit franchises, and industrial food processors with bulk pack capabilities and flexible packaging formats. From 5-pound bags to 50-pound cases, we provide the formats your need.

Our global network allows us to source a wide range of specialty products tailored to your needs.

Private Label & Specialty Items

Confident and experienced in private labels of all shapes and sizes

Custom Solutions

From concept to container, we provide flexible private label solutions for canned goods, frozen products, and specialty items. Our experience spans custom formulation, flexible packaging, and scale production.

Canned Goods

Custom recipes and packaging options

Frozen Products

Bulk and retail packaging solutions

Specialty Items

Mediterranean authenticity meets modern production

Scale Production

Container-level programs with consistent quality

Global Sourcing Solutions

From concept to container - custom sourcing worldwide

Your Global Partner

We travel personally to meet manufacturers, inspect facilities, and develop direct relationships worldwide. Whether you need recipe development, ingredient sourcing, or rapid product development, we serve as your eyes, ears, and taste buds around the world.

Recipe Development

Custom blends and formulations to your specifications

Custom Sourcing

Find anything, anywhere - leveraging our global network

Rapid Development

Quick turnaround from concept to commercial production

Quality Assurance

On-site inspection and quality control worldwide

Global Sourcing Network

Mediterranean & Specialty Products

Authentic flavors from our Greek heritage

Premium Olives

Premium Olives

Traditional Greek varieties and preparations

Pepperoncini

Pepperoncini

Authentic Mediterranean peppers

Specialty Pasta

Specialty Pasta

Traditional shapes and premium ingredients

Artisan Vinegars

Artisan Vinegars

Traditional production methods

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Serving distributors and franchises that move millions of pounds annually

Sysco Corporation

Global foodservice distributor
600+ locations worldwide

US Foods

Leading foodservice distributor
70+ distribution centers

Gordon Food Service

Regional distribution leader
175+ locations across North America

Wood Frutticher

Specialty food distributor
Premium ingredient sourcing

Contact Us

Ready to discuss your sourcing needs?

Get In Touch

Birmingham Headquarters

Kalimera Imports
501 32nd St South
Birmingham, AL 35233
Phone: (205) 538-1213
Email: sales@kalimeraimports.com

Business Hours

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CST
Emergency contact available for existing customers

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