What Hellenic Farms - Ελληνικές Φάρμες does

Hellenic Farms S.A. (Ελληνικές Φάρμες Α.Ε.) is a privately held Greek food packaging company founded in 2010 and headquartered in Rethymno, Crete, operating a single manufacturing facility in the Chalkokefalas area. The company specializes in packaging dairy products and cold cuts, with a portfolio spanning PDO-certified Greek cheeses (Feta, Graviera of Crete, Manouri, Kasseri, Kefalograviera, Pichtogalo of Chania), brine and white cheeses, sliced and grated cheese, lactose-free cheese, low-fat/protein-focused SKUs (LIGHT & TASTY, PROTEIN), cold cuts branded CRETE TASTE, frozen products, and plant-based drinks distributed on behalf of LIQUATS VEGETALS. It markets products under multiple sub-brands including NORD HARBOR, AMBROSI, ITALIAN BLEND, PLAGIA, ST. ANGELO, MOUNTAIN FARMS OF CRETE, and COSTA BRAVA.

The business runs a dual go-to-market: a B2C retail channel distributing packaged products (typically 100g–340g) through Greek retail stores, and a B2B professional channel supplying bulk formats (500g–15kg) to restaurants, hotels, pizzerias, and catering businesses via the dedicated shopranos.eu portal. Internationally, the company exports to six markets — Cyprus, Libya, Australia, Canada, USA, and Finland — through local distributors. Its technology base consists of continuously modernized mechanical packaging equipment, BRC Global Standard food-safety certified packaging processes, and a proprietary Smart Combi Pack format combining cold cuts with cheese.

Hellenic Farms is owned by Emmanouil Lazanakis, with no disclosed private equity, venture capital, or institutional investor involvement. The company monetizes through one-time product sales across retail and wholesale channels, with no subscription or licensing model. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; B2B customers are directed to request quotes via the shopranos.eu portal. Multiple PDO certifications and BRC certification form the primary regulatory and quality barriers, while brand association with Cretan tradition supports product differentiation in both domestic and export markets.

Name

Hellenic Farms - Ελληνικές Φάρμες

Legal name

Ελληνικές Φάρμες Α.Ε.

Website

https://hellenicfarms.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hellenic Farms S.A. is a privately held Greek food packaging company founded in 2010 in Rethymno, Crete, specializing in PDO-certified Greek cheeses, cold cuts, and frozen products for retail and food-service customers across Greece and six export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy and Cheese Products

NAICS

Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Cheese (Natural & Processed) (CRADACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cheese Packaging & Portioning (Retail Packs, Snack Packs, Singles) (AFAHABAI), Dairy Spreads, Dips & Cream Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAL), Ethnic & International Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAJ), International Specialty Ingredients & Import Markets (CRAHAFAL)

Keywords

• Dairy product packaging
• Greek cheese products
• Cold cuts processing
• Food wholesale distribution
• Plant-based beverage distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Rethymno

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Dairy and Cheese Products Sales: Revenue generated from packaging and sale of cheese products including PDO cheeses (Feta, Graviera of Crete, Manouri, Kefalograviera, Kasseri), brine cheeses, white cheeses, and specialty cheese lines.
2. Cold Cuts and Meat Products Sales: Revenue from packaging and sale of quality cold cuts with Cretan taste and traditional aroma, sold in retail and wholesale packaging sizes.
3. Plant-Based Drinks Distribution: As legitimate representative of LIQUATS VEGETALS, distribution of plant-based drinks for vegans and lactose-intolerant consumers.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hellenic Farms S.A. packages and distributes Greek dairy and meat products, primarily PDO cheeses (Feta, Graviera of Crete, Manouri, Kasseri, Kefalograviera, Pichtogalo of Chania) and Cretan-style cold cuts, in both retail (100g–340g) and wholesale/professional (500g–15kg) formats. The portfolio extends to frozen products, low-fat (LIGHT & TASTY), high-protein, lactose-free cheese lines, and distributed LIQUATS plant-based drinks, sold in Greece and exported to six international markets.

Product overview

Hellenic Farms S.A. is a Greek food packaging company established in 2010 in Rethymnon, Crete, specializing in dairy and cheese products. The portfolio includes core product lines of dairy/cheese products (sliced, grated, cream, and lactose-free cheese), meat products/cold cuts, brine cheeses, and frozen products. Sub-brands include LIGHT & TASTY (low-fat, 5% fat/34g protein), PROTEIN (high-protein cheese), and branded lines NORD HARBOR, AMBROSI, ITALIAN BLEND, CRETE TASTE, PLAGIA, ST. ANGELO, MOUNTAIN FARMS OF CRETE, LIQUATS, and COSTA BRAVA. Products are offered in both retail (100g-340g) and wholesale (500g-15kg) packaging for B2B and B2C channels. The company also distributes plant-based drinks under the LIQUATS brand as a legitimate representative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ITALIAN BLEND: Italian blend cheese product sub-brand under Hellenic Farms.
• CRETE TASTE (ΚΡΗΤΗΣ ΓΕΥΣΕΙΣ)
• LIQUATS
• NORD HARBOR
• MOUNTAIN FARMS OF CRETE (ΟΡΕΙΝΕΣ ΦΑΡΜΕΣ ΚΡΗΤΗΣ)
• PLAGIA
• ST. ANGELO
• LIGHT & TASTY
• AMBROSI
• COSTA BRAVA

Products and services

• Dairy Products (Τυροκομικά Προϊόντα) Cheese products including sliced cheese, grated cheese, cream cheese and lactose-free cheese, available in retail (100g–340g) and wholesale (500g–15kg) packaging formats for Greek consumers and professional food-service customers.
• Meat Products / Cold Cuts (Αλλαντικά) Quality Cretan cold cuts with rich taste and traditional aroma, suitable for toast, sandwiches, pizzas and various recipes. Available in retail packs (100g–310g) and wholesale packs (800g, 2×400g).
• Brine Cheeses / White Cheeses (Λευκά - Τυριά Αλμής) White cheeses preserved in brine, including PDO-certified varieties, sold in retail and wholesale packaging formats for Greek consumers and food-service buyers.
• Frozen Products (Κατεψυγμένα Προϊόντα) Frozen food products from the Hellenic Farms portfolio, offered in 500g packaging for retail and food-service customers.
• LIGHT & TASTY Low-Fat Cheese Low-fat cheese with 5% fat and 34g of protein, suitable for low-fat diets; available in sliced (160g), grated (160g) and stick formats.
• PROTEIN High-Protein Cheese Protein-focused cheese products in sliced (150g), grated (150g) and stick formats, designed for health-conscious and protein-tracking consumers.
• Lactose-Free Cheese (Τυρί Χωρίς Λακτόζη) Lactose-free cheese prepared from cow's milk with a rich, creamy and slightly salty taste, suitable for lactose-intolerant consumers; offered in 170g sliced packs.
• NORD HARBOR Cheese Range NORD HARBOR branded cheese range featuring sliced cheese, grated cheese, cheese in piece and cheese for cutting (sticks), available in sizes from 100g to 3kg for retail and wholesale.
• AMBROSI Cheese Range AMBROSI cheese range available in retail packs (100g, 150g) and wholesale packs (500g to 9–10kg).
• ITALIAN BLEND Cheese Italian-style cheese blend packaged in 1000g wholesale format, suited for pizzerias, restaurants and Italian-cuisine food-service applications.
• CRETE TASTE (Κρήτης Γεύσεις) Cretan Specialties Cretan cheese specialty product line marketed under the CRETE TASTE brand, available in retail packs (100g–340g) and wholesale packs (500g–3kg).
• PLAGIA Cheese Range PLAGIA branded cheese range sold in wholesale packaging for professional food-service buyers.
• ST. ANGELO Cheese Range ST. ANGELO branded cheese range available in retail packs (80g, 180g) and wholesale packs (1/8, 500g).
• MOUNTAIN FARMS OF CRETE (Ορεινές Φάρμες Κρήτης) Goat & Sheep Cheese Goat's and sheep's cheese from mountain farms of Crete, including cheese slices, grated cheese, cheese in pieces, cheese for cutting, and Ntakaki with Cretan Xinomyzithra PDO.
• LIQUATS Plant-Based Drinks Plant-based drinks representing LIQUATS VEGETALS, made from 100% herbal products and water without additives, distributed in Greece by Hellenic Farms for vegan and lactose-intolerant consumers.
• COSTA BRAVA Cheese Range COSTA BRAVA branded cheese product available in retail sizes (100g–120g) for Greek consumers.
• Cream Cheese (Τυρί Κρέμα) Creamy textured cream cheese suitable for spreading on bread, sandwiches, cooking, pastry, cold salads, pasta and cheesecake making; available in 2kg wholesale packaging.

Quantifiable outcome

• Market share growth in Greece and internationally
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LIQUATS VEGETALSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHellenic Farms operates as the legitimate representative (distributor) of LIQUATS VEGETALS in Greece, providing a wide range of nature-based plant drinks ideal for vegans and lactose-intolerant consumers. These drinks are made from 100% herbal products and water without additives, providing important nutrients for a healthy and balanced diet.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mevgal: Greek dairy major producing PDO Feta, packaged cheeses, milk, and yogurt — the closest scaled domestic peer to Hellenic Farms' cheese-and-dairy packaging business with overlapping B2B/B2C channels and export footprint.
• Straga: Greek cheese producer and packager focused on Feta and white cheeses for retail and foodservice; closely comparable on PDO white cheese portfolio and Greek distribution profile.
• Creta Farm: Greek meat and cold-cuts producer based in Crete with retail packaged meats and foodservice supply; directly comparable to Hellenic Farms' cold cuts (αλλαντικά) product line and Cretan-origin branding.
• Dodoni: Greek PDO Feta specialist and broader dairy producer with retail packaged cheeses; directly comparable on PDO cheese positioning, food-service supply, and Greek retail channel structure.
• KRI KRI: Greek dairy company producing milk, yogurt, ice cream, and cheeses with retail and foodservice distribution; comparable on dairy packaging scale, export activity, and branded portfolio breadth.
• Kolios: Greek cheese producer specializing in Feta and traditional Greek cheeses for retail and export; comparable on PDO cheese packaging and branded Greek dairy positioning.
• Vassilakis: Greek dairy and cheese producer/packager with retail and foodservice channels, sharing Hellenic Farms' mid-sized regional packager profile and Greek-market orientation.

Others

• LIQUATS VEGETALS: Plant-based beverage producer whose products Hellenic Farms distributes in Greece; an adjacent partner/principal rather than a competitor, included as a relevant ecosystem reference for the company's plant-based drinks lane.

Broad incumbents

• Delta Dairy: One of Greece's largest dairy incumbents with a broad packaged-dairy portfolio across milk, yogurt, and cheese; overlaps Hellenic Farms' cheese and dairy categories but at a much larger national scale.
• FAGE International: Global Greek dairy leader, primarily yogurt but with cheese and broader dairy offerings; competes for the same Greek retail and export dairy shelf, though with significantly larger brand and distribution scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance9 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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