Currants Suppliers - Wholesale & Bulk

Food manufacturers sourcing currants for EU markets require PDO verification for Corinthian Currants. Nutrada lists GFSI-certified currants suppliers from Greece, filterable by certification, moisture content, and MOQ.

Currants Types and Forms

Currants refer specifically to Zante currants, dried seedless grapes from the Korinthiaki variety, not redcurrant or blackcurrant berries. This causes frequent B2B confusion. Zante currants are significantly smaller than raisins (3-5mm), jet black in color, and intensely sweet with a tart note. Only the whole dried form is commercially available with moisture content maximum 18-20%.

Currants Origin and Supply

Greece is the sole commercial producer of Zante currants, dried fruits of the Black Corinth grape variety, with production concentrated in the northwest Peloponnese, particularly the Aeghialeia region.

The premium Vostizza sub-variety, grown in the semi-mountainous areas around Aigio, holds Protected Designation of Origin status registered under Commission Regulation (EC) No 1549/98, which restricts use of the Vostizza name to currants cultivated and processed within that specific zone.

Harvest across the wider Corinthian currant production area runs from August into September, with the grapes sun-dried on prepared drying areas near the vines.

Procurement teams specifying Zante currants alongside other small dried vine fruits for bakery and confectionery applications also evaluate dried raisins, as both serve overlapping formulation roles in fruit cakes, mince pies, and similar applications.

Bulk Currants

Store below 15 degrees Celsius to prevent moisture absorption, currants are hygroscopic and moisture above 20% reduces shelf life from 18-24 months to under 12 months. Bulk packaging uses 5-25kg polyethylene-lined cartons to prevent moisture ingress. Check the latest CoA for SO2 levels if using in products requiring E220 declaration above 10mg/kg.

Organic Currants

Greece offers both EU Organic and USDA NOP certified currants from Peloponnese producers. Organic yields are lower and harvest timing more critical, with MOQ requirements typically 50% higher than conventional supply.

Currants Private Label

Retail formats include stand-up pouches, clear containers, and mixed dried fruit blends for baking sections. MOQ for private label typically starts at 1,000 units versus 500kg for bulk orders. Specify the exact moisture content ceiling before production starts, British baking applications require different moisture specs than snacking formats.

Currants Manufacturers

Greek manufacturers concentrate in the Peloponnese region, specializing in traditional drying methods that preserve the characteristic black color and intense flavor profile. Request PDO documentation, batch-specific CoA, and pesticide residue analysis from suppliers.

Nutrada lists GFSI-certified currants suppliers from Greece and Australia, covering conventional and organic supply. All orders are placed directly with certified suppliers, with no intermediary.

This ingredient is also available as:

• Dried Blackcurrant
• Freeze-Dried Blackcurrants
• Freeze-Dried Redcurrants
• Frozen Blackcurrants
• Frozen Redcurrants
• Blackcurrant Juice
• Redcurrant Juice