How Long Food Lasts

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How long do olives last?

Quick answer

Olives (black and green, opened) keep 2 weeks in the fridge.

Form

Fridge

After opening

2weeks

Freezer

No known time

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Pantry

No known time

-

Mine has been in the fridge for

Refreeze after thawing in the fridge?

United States
Yes
United Kingdom
Only after cooking

How long do olives last in the fridge?

  • Black and green, opened2 weeksAfter opening

Your fridge should be set between 0 and 5°C.

Refrigerators should be set to maintain a temperature of 40 °F or below.

Can you freeze olives?

No, official sources advise against freezing it.

Can you refreeze olives?

  • In the United KingdomOnly after cooking
  • In the United StatesYes

You can freeze food again once cooked, but you’ll only be able to reheat it once after that

Food thawed in the refrigerator can be refrozen without cooking, although there may be some loss of quality.

Foods thawed by the cold water method should be cooked before refreezing.

After cooking raw foods which were previously frozen, it is safe to freeze the cooked foods.

Can olives be kept out of the fridge?

  • Black and green12-18 months

All forms at a glance

FormFridgeFreezerPantry
From olive bar---
Black and green--12-18 months
Black and green, opened2 weeks--
General guidance---

Frequently asked questions

How long do olives last in the fridge?

Black and green, opened: 2 weeks.

Can you freeze olives?

No, official sources advise against freezing it.

Can you refreeze olives?

In the United Kingdom: Only after cooking; In the United States: Yes.

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Sources

We always show the most cautious time among official sources. Last checked: 1 October 2026.

Values we do not display (1)

Values below were set aside: unconfirmed by a second independent source, or contradicted by a shorter time.

  • From olive bar, fridge: 2 weeks (fsis.usda.gov, not confirmed by a second source)