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The Largest Selection of Wholesale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Products in Memphis

When it comes to trying new, exciting cuisine, few foods hit the spot like a deliciously fresh Mediterranean meal. However, we know that it can be very difficult to find authentic Mediterranean grocery wholesalers in Memphis, TN. Having lived in metro Atlanta for years, we realized that our customers needed an easy way to find quality wholesale Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food in bulk. That is why we created Nazareth Grocery Mediterranean Market - to give everyone a chance to enjoy tasty, healthy food, desserts, and authentic Mediterranean gifts at wholesale prices.

Founded in 2009, Nazareth Grocery has become one of Memphis's leading international wholesale grocery stores. We are very proud to serve our customers and do everything in our power to give them the largest selection of high-quality wholesale goods available.

If you're looking for the freshest, most delicious Middle Eastern wholesale products and ingredients, you will find them here at the best prices in the state. We encourage you to swing by our store in Marietta to see our selection for yourself. We think that you will be impressed!

The Nazareth Difference

At Nazareth Grocery Mediterranean Market, our mission is simple: bring you and your family the largest selection of wholesale Mediterranean products in Memphis. When coupled with our helpful, friendly staff and authentic Middle Eastern atmosphere, it's easy to see why we are the top Middle Eastern grocery wholesaler in Memphis, TN. We're proud to carry just about every kind of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern product that you can think of, from prepared meals and hookahs to fine seasonings and sweets. We're here for our customers and want each one of them to have a unique, one-of-a-kind experience when they shop with us.

Our loyal customers love our selection of the following wholesale foods and gifts:

  • Fresh Breads
  • OlivesOlives
  • HummusHummus
  • CheesesCheeses
  • SaucesSauces
  • Savory-FoodsSavory Foods
  • DessertsDesserts
  • DrinksDrinks
  • HookahsHookahs
  • TobaccoTobacco
  • SaucesGifts
  • Much More!Much More!

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Most Popular Wholesale Mediterranean Foods

There is so much more to Mediterranean food than pizza and pasta. The perfect climate combined with delicious foods and amazing wine makes the Mediterranean incredibly irresistible. That's why our customers absolutely love to buy this kind of cuisine in bulk. Every country in this region has its own set of specialties and delicacies, each with its own flavors and styles of preparation.

Mediterranean countries include:

  • France
  • Greece
  • Italy
  • Turkey
  • Syria
  • Egypt
  • Israel
  • Libya
  • Morocco
  • Tunisia
  • Spain
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So, when it comes to the most popular wholesale Mediterranean products in Memphis,
what are we talking about?

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Feta Cheese

Feta cheese is a classic Mediterranean dairy product that is often enjoyed on its own, in Greek salads, on bread, or mixed with zucchini. Depending on where the feta is sourced and produced, the cheese can be made from cow, sheep, or goat milk, or even a combination of the three. Regardless of the animal it comes from, this delicious cheese is a crowd favorite.

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Baba Ganoush

This Levantine dish is one of the most well-known Mediterranean dishes to eat in the United States. It typically comes in the form of a dip, served with pita or another kind of dipping bread. Commonly served before dinner as an appetizer of sorts, it usually features tahini, eggplant, garlic, spices, and sometimes yogurt. This tasty cuisine works great as a spread on a sandwich, or you can even eat it with a spoon, all on its own.

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Baklava

If you have never tried authentic baklava before, get ready to have your mind blown. This dessert is a traditional Mediterranean food that will have your taste buds craving more and more. Once you open a box of baklava from our Mediterranean grocery wholesaler in Memphis, TN, you won't want to stop eating! Baklava is made with layers of thin filo dough, which is layered together, filled with chopped nuts (think pistachios), and sealed with honey or syrup. Baklava is so good that its origins are debated, leaving many wondering which country invented the dessert. Everyone from the Turks to the Greeks and even Middle Easterners hold unique takes on baklava. Try each one to discover your favorite!

Most Popular Wholesale Middle Eastern Foods

Fresh, healthy, aromatic, rich: it's no wonder that the popularity of Middle Eastern cuisine and products has skyrocketed in the United States. This genre of cuisine features a large variety of foods, from Halvah to Labneh. If there were one common theme throughout all Middle Eastern food, it would be the bright, vibrant herbs and spices that are used. These flavorings help create rich, complex flavors that foodies fawn over. Typically, Middle Eastern food is piled high for all to eat, with enough food for an entire republic to put down.

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Tabbouleh

This refreshing, healthy dish is chock-full of greens, herbs, tomatoes, and bulgur (or cracked wheat), creating a memorable, bold flavor. This dish may be eaten on its own or paired with a shawarma sandwich or helping of falafel. It's best to buy your ingredients in bulk to make this dish because it tastes best freshly made with family around to enjoy. Just be sure to bring a toothpick to the tabbouleh party - you're almost certain to have some leafy greens stuck in your teeth after eating.

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Shawarma

We mentioned shawarma above, and for good reason - this dish is enjoyed by men and women around the world, and of course, right here in the U.S. Except for falafel, this might be the most popular Middle Eastern food item in history. Shawarma is kind of like a Greek gyro, with slow-roasted meat stuffed in laffa with veggies and sauce. The blend of spices and the smoky meat mix together to create a tangy, meaty flavor that you will want to keep eating for hours. For western-style shawarma, try using beef or chicken. For a more traditional meal, try using lamb from our Middle Eastern grocery distributor in Memphis, TN.

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Hummus

Traditionally used as a dip meant for fresh pita, hummus is a combo of chickpeas, garlic, and tahini, blended together until silky, smooth, and creamy. You can find hummus in just about any appetizer section of a Middle Eastern restaurant menu. That's because it's considered a staple of Middle Eastern food that can be enjoyed by itself, as a spread, or with fresh-baked pita bread. Hummus is also very healthy, making it a no-brainer purchase from our grocery store.

Benefits of Eating a Mediterranean Diet

If there's one diet that is most well-known for its health benefits, it has got to be the Mediterranean diet. In 2019, U.S. News & World Report listed the Mediterranean diet as No. 1 on its best over diet list. This incredible diet has been cited to help with weight loss, brain health, heart health, diabetes prevention, and cancer prevention.

Whether you already love Mediterranean food or you're looking to make some positive changes in your life, this "diet" is for you. Eating cuisine like Greek food, Persian food, Turkish food, and Italian food is healthy and tastes great. Even better than that? At Nazareth Wholesale Grocery, we have many staples of the Mediterranean diet for sale in bulk so that you can stock up on your favorites at the best prices around.

So, what exactly is the Mediterranean diet?

It is a way of eating that incorporates traditional Greek, Italian, and other Mediterranean cultures' foods. These foods are often plant-based and make up the foundation of the diet, along with olive oil. Fish, seafood, dairy, and poultry are also included in moderation. Red meat and sweets are only eaten in moderation, not in abundance. Mediterranean food includes many forms of nuts, fruits, vegetables, fish, seeds, and more. Of course, you can find at them all at our wholesale Mediterranean grocery store!

Here are just a few of the many benefits of eating a healthy Mediterranean diet:

Reduced Risk of Heart Disease

Reduced Risk
of Heart Disease

Many studies have been conducted on this diet, many of which report that Mediterranean food is excellent for your heart. Some of the most promising evidence comes from a randomized clinical trial published in 2013. For about five years, researchers followed 7,000 men and women around the country of Spain. These people had type 2 diabetes or were at a high risk for cardiovascular disease. Participants in the study who ate an unrestricted Mediterranean diet with nuts and extra-virgin olive oil were shown to have a 30% lower risk of heart events.

Reduced Risk of Stroke for Women

Reduced Risk
of Stroke for Women

In addition to the heart-healthy benefits of a Mediterranean diet, studies have shown that eating healthy Mediterranean and Middle Eastern foods can reduce the chances of stroke in women. The study was conducted in the U.K., which included women between the ages of 40 and 77. Women who stuck to the Mediterranean diet showed a lower risk of having a stroke - especially women who were at high risk of having one.

Benefits of Eating a Mediterranean Diet

First and foremost, purchase your Mediterranean and Middle Eastern wholesale foods from Nazareth Grocery - we're always updating our inventory! Getting started on this healthy, delicious diet is easy.

Try these tips:

Try these tips

1.

Instead of unhealthy sweets like candy and ice cream, try eating fresh fruit instead. It's refreshing, tasty, and often packed with great vitamins and nutrients.

2.

Try eating fish twice a week, in lieu of red meat. Fish is much healthier and doesn't have the unfortunate side effects of red meat, like inflammation.

3.

Try planning out your meals using beans, whole grains, and veggies. Don't start with meats and sweets.

4.

They're tasty, but try to avoid processed foods completely.

5.

Instead of using butter to flavor your food, use extra virgin olive oil instead. Olive oil contains healthy fats and tastes great too.

6.

Try to get more exercise and get out of the house. The Mediterranean lifestyle is an active one, best enjoyed in the beautiful sunshine when possible.

Why Buy Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Products Wholesale?

Buying wholesale and retail are quite different. When you buy products from a wholesaler, you're essentially buying from the middleman between a retail establishment and the manufacturer. Wholesale purchases are almost always made in bulk. Because of that, buyers pay a discounted price. That's great for normal buyers and great for business owners, who can sell those products to profit. This higher price is called the retail price, and it is what traditional customers pay when they enter a retail store.

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MSCS demands evidence from House, Senate speakers alleging records crimes

Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders have demanded additional information from Tennessee legislative leaders who made a broad allegation Thursday, June 12, that the school system was illegally destroying records ahead of a state-funded forensic audit.“We are unaware of any such alleged acts by any MSCS representative or official, nor have we received any evidence substantiating these extremely serious claims and accusations,” district officials wrote in ...

Memphis-Shelby County Schools leaders have demanded additional information from Tennessee legislative leaders who made a broad allegation Thursday, June 12, that the school system was illegally destroying records ahead of a state-funded forensic audit.

“We are unaware of any such alleged acts by any MSCS representative or official, nor have we received any evidence substantiating these extremely serious claims and accusations,” district officials wrote in a statement published to social media Thursday afternoon.

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ALDI reducing prices on more than 400 products this summer. Here's where to shop in Memphis

ALDI announced it is bringing back its summer tradition of cutting grocery prices on seasonal items.The grocery chain said it will be reducing prices on nearly 25% of its products. This amounts to more than 400 items, including meat and produce. The summer discount will run from June 5 through Labor Day.ALDI will reduce prices by as much as 33% on over 400 pro...

ALDI announced it is bringing back its summer tradition of cutting grocery prices on seasonal items.

The grocery chain said it will be reducing prices on nearly 25% of its products. This amounts to more than 400 items, including meat and produce. The summer discount will run from June 5 through Labor Day.

ALDI will reduce prices by as much as 33% on over 400 products during the summer, according to Scott Patton, the company's chief commercial officer. He noted that nearly one in four households shop at ALDI stores, referencing data from Circana.

About two-thirds of Americans reported remaining very concerned about food and consumer goods prices, according to a Pew Research Center survey of 3,589 adults in April, making ALDI's announcement all the more timely.

A new ALDI location in Downtown Memphis, which opened in April, will allow more Memphians to take advantage of savings this summer.

How much have grocery prices gone up?

Data estimates from over 150,000 stores and more than 200 retail banners, in over 30,000 zip codes across the United States, show that grocery prices have increased by approximately 33% in all 50 states.

According to the grocery price index tool from Datasembly, grocery prices in Tennessee have increased by 37.1% as of May 25, 2025. This increase is relative to the cost of products collected during the first week of October 2019.

Since May 25, 2024, one year prior, grocery prices have increased by 3.2%, which is comparable to the increase in most other states.

Examining Tennessee's two largest metropolitan areas, grocery prices in Memphis have increased by 37.9%, while in Nashville, grocery costs have risen by 38.5%.

Here are the changes for groceries across Tennessee since Oct 2019 and May 2024 according to Datasembly:

ALDI locations in Memphis

There are over ten ALDI locations in the Memphis area.

Memphis has six locations found at:

Bartlett has one location found at:

Collierville has one location found at:

Cordova has one location found at:

Lakeland has one location found at:

Millington has one location found at:

Multiple agencies searching for man in Wolf River

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Multiple agencies conducted a frantic, days-long search for a man who went missing in the Wolf River after a heroic act turned tragic. Search operations occurred Friday and Saturday. As of 8 a.m. Sunday morning, the rescue efforts continued.Officials said 31-year-old Thaddeus Smiley was trying to rescue a young child when he was swept away.According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, 11 people were hanging out on a sandbar in the middle of the river just before 2 p.m. Friday. A child started strugglin...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Multiple agencies conducted a frantic, days-long search for a man who went missing in the Wolf River after a heroic act turned tragic. Search operations occurred Friday and Saturday. As of 8 a.m. Sunday morning, the rescue efforts continued.

Officials said 31-year-old Thaddeus Smiley was trying to rescue a young child when he was swept away.

According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, 11 people were hanging out on a sandbar in the middle of the river just before 2 p.m. Friday. A child started struggling to swim, then Smiley and another man went into the water to save the child.

The child and one of the rescuers made it back to dry land, but Smiley didn’t.

“More than 100 first responders and volunteers are involved in the search operations,” Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said.

On Sunday, the agencies involved include multiple divisions of the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office including Volunteer Services Bureau, Uniform Patrol, Drone Team, Search and Rescue, and Emergency Services, as well as the Millington Fire Department Search and Rescue, Memphis Fire Department Search and Rescue, and the Tennessee Wildlife Resouces Agency (TWRA).

Six boat teams, partnering fire departments, three drone teams are deployed. TWRA are patrolling the river with three sonar teams scanning the riverbed using specialized equipment and the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office dive team.

According to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, 35 deputies, firefighters, and volunteers are searching over six miles of the river from Walnut Grove to the old Austin Peay overpass on Sunday.

“The current is moving at about six miles an hour, creating challenging and dangerous search conditions,” Buckner said.

Sheriff Floyd Bonner was on the scene. Partway through the search, Memphis City Councilman JB Smiley arrived.

JB Smiley told FOX13 Thaddeus Smiley is his nephew.

“Our hearts and our prayers certainly go out to Mr. Smiley, his family, and his friends,” Buckner said.

Buckner stressed the importance of teaching young people to swim and the dangers of the Wolf River.

In recent years, “secret beaches” along the riverbanks have become popular summertime destinations. According to Buckner, it can be impossible to tell whether debris is being swept under the water’s surface or whether the current will pick up and carry someone away.

“Even the most experienced swimmers can find themselves in trouble when they enter the Wolf River,” he said.

Buckner said the child Smiley was trying to rescue was not injured.

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Day 3 of rescue efforts resume for man swept away in Wolf River

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Day 3 of ongoing rescue efforts resumed on Sunday, June 1, after 31-year-old Thaddeus Smiley reportedly entered the Wolf River and did not resurface on Friday, May 30.One person was rescued on Friday, but authorities are still actively searching for another, a spokesperson with the Memphis Fire Department (MFD) confirmed.City Councilman JB Smiley said on social media that the missing person is his nephew and asked for prayers as the search continues."This afternoon, my nephew, Thaddeus Smiley,...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Day 3 of ongoing rescue efforts resumed on Sunday, June 1, after 31-year-old Thaddeus Smiley reportedly entered the Wolf River and did not resurface on Friday, May 30.

One person was rescued on Friday, but authorities are still actively searching for another, a spokesperson with the Memphis Fire Department (MFD) confirmed.

City Councilman JB Smiley said on social media that the missing person is his nephew and asked for prayers as the search continues.

"This afternoon, my nephew, Thaddeus Smiley, was swept away by the Wolf River," the post read. "He is still missing. Please keep my family in your prayers. Tough time for us. Thank you to all the First Responders and volunteers."

Ongoing efforts:

As of 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, search operations resumed for the search of 31-year-old Thaddeus Smiley, with the coordinated efforts of multiple agencies participating.

The following agencies were listed as participants:

Around 35 deputies, firefighters, and volunteers are actively searching over six miles of river from Walnut Grove to the old Austin Peay overpass.

As of 8 a.m. on Saturday, search operations resumed for the man who was swept away in the Wolf River while trying to save a child.

The second day's search involved a coordinated effort of multiple agencies, according to a social media post shared by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office (SCSO).

The following agencies were listed as participants:

Resources deployed include three drone teams conducting aerial searches, six boat teams from the SCSO, in addition to partnering fire departments patrolling the river, and four sonar teams scanning the riverbed using specialized equipment from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office Dive team.

Additionally, the Sonar Emily, a radio-controlled sonar boat, was used to inspect the river floor.

Three ground teams actively searched the riverbanks, and around 120 deputies, firefighters, and volunteers were actively engaged in the ongoing search of over 8 miles of river from Walnut Grove to the Hollywood overpass.

Initial Response:

A concentration of law enforcement and rescue workers was confirmed to be in the area of the Wolf River near Walnut Grove Road on Friday, May 30.

First responders with SCSO, along with the Memphis and Germantown fire departments, arrived at the scene at around 1:50 p.m., said SCSO Chief Deputy Anthony Buckner at a press conference.

A group of 11 family members and friends gathered at a sandbar in the river before a small child went into the water, said Buckner.

Two adult members of the group entered the river to rescue the child. One of them was successful in recovering that person from the water, and the other man was caught by the current.

The other man, identified as Thaddeus Smiley, was swept downstream. He was last seen wearing blue shorts, according to Buckner.

At the time of speaking, Buckner said the river was likely moving at around 6 mph.

Six boats, five sonar-equipped teams, three drones, and a specialized dive team were all deployed in the search.

The search area on Friday spanned about a one-mile radius of where Smiley went missing.

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