Hi Alan

Whatever the origin, and assuming it is genetically different to cv.
Kalamata, the name of the cultivar and its products will have to be
changed rather sooner than later.

The Greeks have become very touchy about the use of "Kalamata".

We have a proliferation of various non-genuine cultivars being proffered
as "Calamata Type", "Calamata Style", "Calamata" and even "Kalamata". It
is my contention that this type of thing will inevitably lead to a
serious clampdown on the use of the word "Kalamata".

As long as one is using the genuine cultivar, originally obtained from
Kalamata in Greece, there is no way that anyone can be stopped from
using this correct cultivar name. In all other cases, it is inviting
trouble.

Regards,

Guido Costa
South Africa