Since 1920 · Languedoc France · Four Generations
A century of Mediterranean craft for the American table
The art of Mediterranean sharing
Maison Salles brings France's finest olives, gherkins, and savory spreads to a market ready for something genuinely different, rooted in Languedoc terroir, perfected since 1920.
Why These Products
The healthy upgrade to the American condiment aisle
In a country where sandwiches and everyday meals default to mayo, ketchup, peanut butter, and processed spreads, Maison Salles offers what America's wellness-conscious market is actively seeking: real flavor, real ingredients — from a terroir that has defined Mediterranean taste for centuries.
SFA Trend 2025
The new American food trend: named regionality. US specialty food buyers no longer want generic "Mediterranean." They want tapenade from Provence, olives from Languedoc, spreads from Southern France. Maison Salles is precisely that product — a century-old house rooted in a specific, prestigious terroir between Montpellier and the sea.
Olives & Condiments
A century of expertise in Mediterranean olives, cornichons, capers and sun-dried tomatoes. Authentic flavors sourced from Southern France terroirs.
Core rangeSpreads & Dips — Best Sellers
Tapenade, hummus, artichoke cream and vegetable spreads crafted for everyday indulgence and premium retail positioning.
Top performing lineSignature Recipes
Exclusive recipes inspired by Mediterranean cuisine: bold, modern and crafted for foodservice and gourmet retail.
Maison identityOn bread, bagels & sandwiches
Spread generously for a quick Mediterranean-inspired meal or brunch. The clean-label alternative to mayo, butter, and peanut butter that your customers have been waiting for.
Chips, pita & sharing boards
Perfect as flavorful dips with tortilla chips, pita bread, crackers, or crunchy vegetables : ideal for the sharing boards and casual gatherings that define American entertaining.
Burgers, wraps & beyond
A Mediterranean twist in place of traditional condiments. One spoonful of Maison Salles adds texture, character, and a genuine South of France moment to any meal.
Replaces processed condiments
A flavorful, clean-label alternative to mayo, butter, ketchup, and peanut butter — for sandwiches, boards, wraps, and everyday meals.
Vegetarian & vegan recipes
100% plant-based spreads and veggie-forward recipes. Ready for the fastest-growing segment of the US food market.
Mediterranean Diet approved
America's #1 ranked diet for seven consecutive years. Maison Salles fits naturally into every health-forward retail shelf.
AOP / PDO olive sourcing
Noble Lucques and Picholine varieties, carefully harvested. A quality guarantee that generic Mediterranean brands cannot match.
Why Maison Salles
Four generations. One unbroken standard.
Founded in 1920 in Aniane — in the heart of Southern France, between Montpellier and the Mediterranean — Maison Salles has passed through four generations of the same family. Each generation deepened the relationships with producers, refined the recipes, and expanded what the house offers, while remaining faithful to its roots.
Today, Luc Ghia leads a business that is simultaneously a century-old artisan house and a modern food producer, FDA registered and export-ready, supplying private label products to leading European retailers while developing its own premium brand for the international market.
The range that leaves Aniane — olives, gherkins conditioned in our own facility, and an expanding collection of spreads and dips — brings together the purity of Southern France's terroir with the originality of modern gastronomy.
"The purity of Southern France's terroir with the originality of modern gastronomy."Maison Salles · Aniane, Languedoc · Est. 1920
Gift Collections
More than an assortment — an invitation to celebrate
Designed as unique experiences, each Maison Salles gift box is ready to sell from day one — no additional packaging, no merchandising work required. Shelf-ready, occasion-driven, and premium by nature. The $820M gift food market, delivered to your shelf.
- Tomato with Basil
- Truffle-Flavored Artichoke
- Beetroot with Goat Cheese
- Carrot with Cumin
- Tomato with Goat Cheese
- Green Tapenade
- Pumpkin & Chestnuts
- Sweet Potatoes
Your Customers
Three audiences, one powerful proposition
Maison Salles speaks to the fastest-growing segments of American specialty food consumption — and gives each of them exactly what they’re looking for, in packaging that is already shelf- and gift-ready.
The Conscious Eater
They read labels. They’ve already moved away from processed condiments. They’re actively seeking clean, flavorful alternatives rooted in real culinary tradition and they’re willing to pay a premium for products that earn their trust every time.The Gift Giver
They’re looking for something that feels thoughtful, unmistakably French, and beautifully presented. A Maison Salles gift box requires zero effort from the retailer and delivers the kind of « wow » that drives word-of-mouth and repeat visits. Ready-made for holiday, corporate, and occasion gifting.
The Premium Food Seeker
Made in France, from a specific Languedoc terroir, is a social marker. They want products that say something about who they are. Maison Salles isn’t just a condiment: it’s a statement that sits beautifully on the kitchen counter and elevates every occasion.
For You, the Distributor
Make Maison Salles your signature
A brand with genuine heritage, a story that sells itself, gift-ready packaging, and a quality that builds repeat purchase — backed by a century of reliability and FDA registration already in place.
✓Languedoc terroir
The SFA’s 2025 « regionality » trend creates demand for specific, named origins. Languedoc is prestigious, recognizable, and distinct from generic Mediterranean. While competitors launched in 2015–2018, Maison Salles has been here since 1920.
✓Complete category
Olives, gherkins, spreads and dips from a single reliable French source. One relationship covers an entire premium Mediterranean condiment category, specialty food retailers, gourmet grocery, gift boutiques, and online marketplaces.
✓Gift boxes — plug & play
« A Love Letter, » « A French Moment, » « Golden Harvest Duo » — branded, beautiful, occasion-driven gift boxes that require zero additional work from your team. List, merchandise, and sell immediately.
✓Private label ready
80% of Maison Salles’ European revenue comes from private label contracts with leading retailers. We have the facility, the processes, and the track record to build your brand on our quality, exactly as you specify.
✓The Made in France premium
No marketing spend needed to communicate prestige. Made in France is immediately understood by food buyers as a quality guarantee. Maison Salles carries it authentically, with 100 years of proof.
Product Specifications
| Spreads & Dips | Olives | Gherkins | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 4.05 oz (115 g) | 7 oz (200 g) | 6.7 oz (190 g) |
| Shelf life | 36 months | 36 months | 36 months |
| Storage | Ambient · no refrigeration before opening | Ambient · no refrigeration before opening | Ambient · no refrigeration before opening |
| After opening | Refrigerate · consume within 7 days | Refrigerate · consume within 7 days | Refrigerate · consume within 7 days |
| Case pack | 12 units | 12 units | 12 units |
| Case dimensions | 10.24 × 7.48 × 2.76 in | 11.34 × 8.07 × 5.31 in | 11.34 × 8.07 × 5.31 in |
| Case weight | 6.48 lbs (2.94 kg) | 15.10 lbs (6.85 kg) | 14.44 lbs (6.55 kg) |
Contact Sylvène Poncet, International Business Development
Contact Sylvène Poncet, International Business Development
