{"id":30273,"date":"2024-11-29T08:18:15","date_gmt":"2024-11-29T06:18:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsite.enateam.gr\/blog\/business-story-36-evrofarma-ae\/"},"modified":"2025-07-01T12:43:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T10:43:20","slug":"business-story-36-evrofarma-ae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsite.enateam.gr\/en\/business-story-36-evrofarma-ae\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Story #36: EVROFARMA .S.A."},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/h4>\n
In northern Evros, in the historic city of castles, Didymoteicho, stands EVROFARMA S.A., a company that has carved its own path on the map of the Greek dairy industry. Starting in 1972, when the brothers Paschalis and Thanasis Papazilakis laid the foundations of a small family business, EVROFARMA grew into a strong pillar of quality and innovation in the field.<\/div>\n
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At the facilities of EVROFARMA in Didymoteicho, we met its people, who warmly welcomed us to the hospitable space of their central offices. With smiles and a willingness to share their story and vision, they told us how their love for tradition and commitment to the local community combine with the ongoing effort for development and innovation.<\/div>\n

The Principles: Historical Journey and Development<\/h4>\n
EVROFARMA was born in 1972 from the vision and courage of two brothers, Paschalis and Thanasis Papazilakis, who decided to take a big step without prior experience in the industry and without significant resources. Coming from a family engaged in a different sector, the brothers opened a small dairy workshop in Didymoteicho, with facilities of just 1,000 square meters and their main \u201ccapital\u201d being hard work and a passion for creation.<\/div>\n
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Despite the difficulties, the company began producing and bottling fresh milk, while simultaneously producing traditional yogurt and dairy products. In 1990, the establishment of a model cattle breeding farm, known as Campus Ageladotrofiki, marked a turning point, introducing innovations in cattle breeding to Greece for the first time. With a daily production of 2,000 liters of milk, the farm laid the foundations for the expansion of production and the quality that characterizes EVROFARMA to this day.<\/div>\n
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The company\u2019s dynamic trajectory culminated with its entry into the Athens Stock Exchange in 2000, an event that paved the way for investments in new technologies and modern infrastructures. Supported by their determination and dedication, the two brothers transformed a small workshop into a modern dairy industry that today stands out for its quality and commitment to innovation.<\/div>\n

Infrastructure and Raw Materials<\/h4>\n
Today, EVROFARMA S.A. is housed in state-of-the-art facilities in Thrace, with production units in Didymoteicho and Mesti of Evros. The company boasts modern infrastructure and cutting-edge technology, ensuring the top quality of its products. With a daily production exceeding 50 tons of milk, it relies heavily on local raw materials, as 90% of these come from more than 400 collaborating producers in Thrace.<\/div>\n
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The investment in the subsidiary Campus Ageladotrofiki in Mesti brought the production of superior quality milk, which accounts for 3.5% of the daily Greek production of cow\u2019s milk. At the same time, the model goat farm in Asimenio of Evros, completed in 2017, produces high-quality goat\u2019s milk, enhancing the company\u2019s product range. In 2019, innovation continued with the production of fresh milk from Jersey breed cows, known for its unique quality.<\/div>\n

Production and Quality Control<\/h4>\n
EVROFARMA places special emphasis on quality at every stage of the production process, from milk collection to the final distribution of its products. The milk received from cooperating producers is thoroughly tested at the company\u2019s own laboratories, where examinations are conducted for trace elements, microbiological analysis, and protein content. EVROFARMA\u2019s laboratory is certified by ELOGAK (Hellenic Organization of Milk and Meat), ensuring the reliability and accuracy of the tests.<\/div>\n
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The company\u2019s commitment to quality is also reflected through the numerous certifications it holds, such as:<\/div>\n