Marianna's

What Marianna's does

Marianna's (operating as Kazakis Ltd. / Καζάκης Ε.Π.Ε.) is a family-owned Greek organic viticulture and specialty food producer founded in Nea Gonia, Halkidiki in 1994, with systematic commercial production beginning in 1995. The company produces and packages organic vine leaves from its own 80 stremmata (~19.7 acres) of Sultana variety vineyards, along with a portfolio of complementary products including ntolmadakia (vegetarian stuffed vine leaves), petimezi (grape molasses), grape compotes, preserves, raisins, and pickled vine tendrils. Production takes place in a 2,000+ square meter facility that integrates a packaging plant, laboratory, and visitor display area, scaled to over 75,000 jars annually. The company holds Bio-Hellas organic certification, HACCP, and ISO 22000:2005 with full traceability through SingularLogic Enterprise software.

The business operates a multi-channel distribution model selling through organic shops, delicatessens, organic farmers markets (Thessaloniki and Athens), a dedicated supermarket sub-brand (STATIR) in Athens and Southern Greece, a wholesale distributor (Bio-Smart / Afoi Daliani), and named accounts including AB Vasilopoulos, Thanopoulos, Efi's Deli, and Mina's Greece. Exports reach England, France, USA, and Canada, and the company complements wholesale with agritourism, farm visits, school programs, and the 'Greek Summer' partnership with the American Farm School.

Revenue is generated through one-time unit sales of packaged retail products, with no public pricing disclosed. The customer base spans health-conscious organic consumers, foodservice professionals (catering companies, restaurants), and traditional Greek home cooks. The company is bootstrapped with no external funding, operating with a seven-person team effectively composed of the Kazakis family: founder Marianna Kazakis, her husband Dimitris, and sons Pangalos (organic viticulture specialist) and Thanasis (marketing and quality systems). The competitive position rests on category-first-mover status in Greek organic vine leaves, family-controlled single-variety supply, and a portfolio of certified traditional recipes from Asia Minor, Eastern Thrace, and Armenia.

Name

Marianna's

Legal name

Καζάκης Ε.Π.Ε.

Website

https://ntolmadakia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Marianna's is a family-owned Greek organic viticulture and specialty food producer founded in 1994 in Nea Gonia, Halkidiki, manufacturing vine leaves, dolmades, and grape-based products from its own Sultana vineyards for domestic organic retail and exports to England, France, USA, and Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Greek Specialty Foods

NAICS

Grape Vineyards (111332)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Canned, Fruits, Veg, Preserves, Jams & Jellies (2033)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYAFAGAJAJ

Wine Grape Vineyard Operations (Varietal/AVA Practices, Yield & Quality Targets)

Agriculture & Food Production/Crop Farming/Viticulture & Vineyard Operations (Grapes for Wine/Table)

SECONDARYAFAGAJAI

Table Grape Vineyard Operations (Fresh-Market Quality, Clusters, Compliance)

Agriculture & Food Production/Crop Farming/Viticulture & Vineyard Operations (Grapes for Wine/Table)

Keywords

• Organic vine leaves
• Stuffed grape leaves
• Grape molasses products
• Traditional Greek foods
• Organic viticulture

Headquarters

HQ city

Nea Gonia, Halkidiki

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Organic Vine Leaf Products: Sale of pasteurized organic vine leaves in glass jars (200g and 400g). Core product since 1995, shipped across Greece and internationally.
2. Ntolmadakia (Stuffed Vine Leaves): Frozen stuffed vine leaves (dolmades without meat) in family and professional packaging sizes (500g, 800g, 1700g). Production began winter 2005 after customer demand.
3. Petimezi (Grape Molasses) and Preserves: Traditional petimezi (grape molasses) in 50ml and 250ml glass jars, grape compote with petimezi, preserves, raisins. Production started summer 2000.
4. Vine Tendrils (Ampelokorfes): Pickled vine tendrils in 50g and 100g jars, collected in spring from organic vineyards. Sold as mezze/condiment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Marianna's is a Greek family-owned producer of organic vine-leaf and grape-based specialty foods, headquartered in Nea Gonia, Halkidiki. Its product line centres on vine leaves (ampelofylla), stuffed vine leaves (ntolmadakia/dolmades), petimezi (grape molasses), grape compote, traditional spoon sweets (preserves), vine tendrils, raisins, retseli and grape marmalade, sold in Family Pack (500 g, 800 g) and Professional Pack (1,700 g) formats for retail and foodservice customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STATIR: Brand label under which vine leaves are sold in Athens and Southern Greece.

Products and services

• Marianna's Vine Leaves (Ampelofylla) Organic certified vine leaves harvested from the Sultana variety, sold in Family Pack (500 g, 800 g) and Professional Pack (1,700 g) formats for retail consumers and foodservice operators.
• Marianna's Ntolmadakia (Stuffed Vine Leaves / Dolmades) Ready-to-eat organic stuffed vine leaves (dolmades), packaged vertically using a proprietary format, available to retail and foodservice customers.
• Petimezi (Grape Molasses) Traditional organic grape molasses (petimezi) used as a natural sweetener and ingredient in Greek cuisine.
• Grape Compote with Petimezi Organic grape compote sweetened with petimezi, sold as a traditional preserve or dessert ingredient.
• Marianna's Preserves (Glika tou Koutaliou / Spoon Sweets) Traditional Greek spoon sweets (preserves) made from organic fruits, served as a dessert or with Greek coffee.
• Vine Tendrils (Ampelokorfes) Organic vine tendrils (ampelokorfes) prepared as a traditional Greek vegetable dish.
• Raisins Organic raisins produced from the same grape cultivation programme that supplies the vine-leaf and molasses products.
• Retseli (Fig and Pumpkin) Traditional retseli (fig-and-pumpkin) preserve produced from organic figs and pumpkins.
• Grape Marmalade Organic grape marmalade produced from the company's grape cultivation, used as a traditional spread.

Quantifiable outcome

• Production grew from 500 jars (1989) to 75,000+ jars, with export presence in England, France, USA, and Canada

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wine Roads of Northern Greece (Δρόμοι του Κρασιού της Βορείου Ελλάδας)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 1996Founding member since 1996 of Greece's first and best agritourism network covering Thrace, Macedonia, Thessaly, and Epirus. The partnership provides agritourism visitors and marketing exposure for the company's products.
• Bio-Hellas (Βιο-Ελλάς)coreOthersApproved certification and control organization for organic products. Kazakis's organic vineyards and products are certified by Bio-Hellas (AM 160287), recognized by OPEGEP of the Ministry of Agricultural Development.
• FoodLabminorOthersScientific food testing laboratory providing regular product testing and analysis for quality assurance.
• QMSCertminorOthersQuality management certification body that conducts periodic audits of the HACCP and ISO 22000 quality systems.
• Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance (LRQA)minorOthersInternational certification body that created and certifies the ISO 22000:2005 quality system for Kazakis cottage industry.
• American Farm School of ThessalonikiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual cooperation accepting American university students each summer (Greek Summer program). Students tour vineyards and discuss agricultural opportunities and evolution in Greece.
• LocalProducts.gr (ΑΝΕΤΧΑ)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPage on the Halkidiki Development Company's local products portal showcasing Marianna's products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Direct peers

• Divina: Producer of Mediterranean specialty foods including dolmas, grape leaves, and preserved vegetables under a brand widely stocked in US natural and gourmet channels. Divina is a direct peer because it competes in preserved vine leaf and Mediterranean antipasti categories.
• Sclafani Foods: Family-run New York importer and producer of Mediterranean specialty foods including vine leaves, grape leaves, dolmas, and preserved vegetables. Sclafani is comparable in its family-run character, vine leaf focus, and distribution to gourmet retail and foodservice channels in the US market.
• Cortas: A Lebanon-based producer of preserves, grape-based products (jams, molasses, syrups) and specialty Mediterranean foods. Comparable to Marianna's in its preserved fruit / grape product mix, traditional heritage positioning, and export-oriented specialty food model.
• KRINOS Foods: One of the largest North American importers of Greek and Mediterranean foods, with vine leaves, dolmades, and grape-based preserves in their portfolio. KRINOS is a direct peer because it competes in the same vine leaf / dolma category with similar foodservice and retail channels.
• Adora (Greek specialty foods): Greek producer of traditional specialty foods including preserved vegetables, vine leaves, and related Mediterranean products. Adora is comparable as a domestic Greek producer operating in overlapping preserved-leaf and traditional product categories.

Broad incumbents

• Grecian Delight: A larger Greek/Mediterranean food manufacturer offering pita, gyros, and broader packaged Mediterranean products. Grecian Delight overlaps with Marianna's in Greek specialty foods but operates at much broader scale and category scope, making it a broad incumbent rather than a direct specialist competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights8 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mariannasvineleaves

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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