Why Kimi Figs Are Different from Standard Dried Figs
Hand processed. Vacuum sealed. PDO protected. From Evia, Greece.
Greek Dried Figs
Not all figs are equal
Not all dried figs are the same and Greek dried figs from Kimi prove exactly why. Most dried figs sold in supermarkets are mass processed, drier than they should be, and stripped of the natural flavour that makes a fig worth eating. Kimi figs are different.
Hand-processed and vacuum sealed to preserve every note of their honeyed, jammy depth, they bring something genuinely special to your table. Furthermore, behind every pack is Kumilio — a small family producer founded by the Lambrou family in the coastal town of Kimi on the island of Evia. Their approach is simple: grow exceptional figs, process them with care, and package them so they arrive tasting exactly as they should.
In this post, we'll explore what sets Kimi figs apart, where they come from, and how to get the most from them in your kitchen.
Provenance
From the fig heartland of Evia, Greece
Kimi — also known as Kymi is a small coastal town on the island of Evia (Euboea), the second largest island of Greece. The region has cultivated figs for centuries. Its warm, dry summers and coastal microclimate create conditions that develop natural sweetness and texture impossible to replicate at commercial scale.
Kimi figs carry a PDO (Protected Designation of Origin) classification — only figs grown in this specific region can carry the name. The soil and microclimate of Kimi produce a fig that genuinely cannot be grown anywhere else, and the PDO status protects exactly that.
Kimi, Evia — PDO Region · Kumilio Producer
Costas Lambrou an architect by training — grew up surrounded by the fig trees of his hometown. He founded Kumilio in 2015 to bring that tradition to the world. The Lambrou family cultivate approximately 900 fig trees in the village of Kadi outside Kimi. Their products, including the award-winning retseli, have won multiple Great Taste Awards. Read the full Kumilio story →
Additionally, Kumilio's commitment extends well beyond the dried fig. They produce fig marmalades, spoon sweets, fig bars and the award-winning retseli sundried figs with Arcadian walnuts in fig syrup, sugar-free and rooted in an ancient recipe from Asia Minor. Every product begins and ends with the same ingredient: the Kimi fig.
What Sets Them Apart
Three reasons Kimi figs are different
01
Noticeably Softer
The Kimi variety has a distinctively fine skin. Combined with harvesting at peak ripeness, this means the fruit retains natural moisture through the drying process. Most commercial dried figs are hard and leathery. A Kimi fig gives gently when pressed — jammy inside rather than tough and chewy. Softness is a reliable indicator of careful, quality processing.
02
Hand-Processed
Mainstream dried figs are machine-sorted and machine-packed. Kimi figs are handled by hand at every stage of sorting and preparation. Each fig is individually assessed imperfect ones are removed, not passed through a conveyor. Furthermore, this reflects the philosophy at Kumilio: great food comes from producers who take the time to do things properly, even when a faster method exists.
03
Vacuum Sealed
Exposure to air causes dried figs to toughen, lose sweetness and go stale. Vacuum sealing removes that risk entirely. As a result, Kimi figs arrive in your kitchen tasting exactly as they should — moist, honeyed and full of flavour. The seal also protects quality across the entire journey from Evia to your table, which matters when the fruit has travelled from the other side of the world.
In the Kitchen
How to use Kimi figs
Kimi figs are excellent on their own just tear one open and eat it as a snack. However, they are also versatile enough to belong in every part of a meal, from a morning yoghurt bowl to a dinner party cheese course.
On a Cheese BoardPair with aged graviera, manchego or sharp cheddar. The natural sweetness cuts through the salt perfectly.
With Yoghurt & HoneyA simple Greek breakfast or dessert. Slice over thick strained yoghurt, drizzle with honey and finish with walnuts.
In BakingChopped Kimi figs add natural richness to cakes, muffins and tarts without needing much added sugar.
On a Mezze SpreadAdd alongside olives, dips and cured meats for a Mediterranean spread with genuine depth.
Warmed as a DessertPlace in the oven with honey and fresh thyme. Serve with a spoonful of labne or mascarpone.
As a Food GiftPair with Vassilakis Estate olive oil and Greek honey for a considered, beautiful gift.
At Galanis Foods, we source products because we believe in them. Kimi figs are exactly the kind of honest, provenance led food our family was built to bring to Australia.Galanis Foods — Melbourne, est. 2015
Section for Trade & Wholesale Buyers
Wholesale Greek Figs Australia
Stock Kimi figs that your customers will come back for
If you currently source dried figs from a mainstream food distributor, wholesale Greek figs from Galanis Foods are worth a conversation. Kimi figs from Kumilio deliver consistent quality hand processed, vacuum sealed, and sourced from Kimi in Evia, Greece's most prestigious fig-growing region.
For specialty food retailers and hospitality businesses, provenance sells. Customers at a deli counter or ordering from a menu increasingly want to know where their food comes from. Kimi figs give you a clear, credible story to tell and the product quality to back it up on first taste. Moreover, the PDO classification gives your floor staff a genuine, defensible point of difference to communicate to customers.
Product Information
Key details for trade buyers
The following specifications apply to Sundried Kimi Figs 250g, available through Galanis Foods wholesale.
| Producer | Kumilio (Lambrou Family) Kimi, Evia, Greece |
| Origin | Kimi (Kymi), Evia PDO Protected Designation of Origin |
| Processing | Hand-sorted and hand processed throughout |
| Packaging | Vacuum sealed in carton box |
| Net Weight | 250g (Gross: 270g) |
| Ingredients | Sundried Kimi Figs P.D.O. Class A, Laurel leaf. No preservatives, no sulfites. |
| Texture | Noticeably softer than commercial alternatives distinctive fine-skin variety |
| Storage | Cool, dry place. No refrigeration required extended shelf life via vacuum seal |
| Best fit | Delis, specialty grocers, cheese counters, providores, fine dining, mezze menus, hamper & gift retailers |
Why Galanis Foods
What you get when you partner with us
Direct Producer Relationships
We work directly with small, family run producers in Greece and quality visibility across the supply chain, not just at the point of packaging. Kumilio is one of our exclusive suppliers.
National Distribution Since 2015
Galanis Foods has distributed wholesale Greek food products across Australia since 2015. We service Melbourne, Sydney and beyond, with reliable freight to most major centres.
A Range Worth Stocking Together
Kimi figs sit naturally alongside our Vassilakis Estate olive oils from Crete and Salt Odyssey sea salts a cohesive Greek specialty range from one supplier.
A Story That Sells Itself
PDO figs from an award winning Greek family producer. Your staff will find it easy to recommend and your customers will return for more. The product does the work.
