Almost 70 years of expertise Processing 15 Greek fruits Exporting in 89 countries Producing 150.000 mt/year
2 production units Solutions tailored to customers’ needs
Our principles
7 labs 1800 R&D samples/year
18 quality control analysts
In the heart of fruit cultivation
Fruits processed within 24 hours of harvest
It is located in Agia Triada, the Peloponnese region and it covers 20.000m2
It is located in Koufalia, Thessaloniki and it covers 35.000m2
Vitom S.A.
Christodoulou Bros S.A.
Why us?
Technology
Full digital integration for maximum quality assurance.
Expertise
Almost 70 years of fruit processing experience.
People & Resources
Specialized R&D Collaboration with Universities.
Sustainability
Operating responsibly towards our commitment for sustainable development, environmental protection and support of the local community.
Global Reach
Meeting demand in 89 countries.
Production
Facilities equipped with state of the art technology.
Markets
Soft Drinks
We have a vast experience in creating innovative, high-quality solutions for the soft drinks industry.
Juices
We offer a wide range of nutritious, concentrated, non-concentrated, and organic juices.
Private Label
We offer NFC, Organic and Chilled juices in PET or shelf stable in Tetra Pak packages and canned fruits in various sized metallic boxes.
Bakery and Confectionary
We offer a wide range of fruit flavor fillings, which enhance the taste and texture of your sweet bakery products, before or after baking.
Dairy and Plant-Based
Our Fruit Preparation solutions are offered in conventional and organic format and can be applied in dairy and plant-based products.
Our range includes juices and blends in bag–in–box packaging, canned fruits and slush bases.
We process 15 greek fruits
We use state of the art technology to process high quality Greek fruits, while maintaining the nutrients and flavours intact. Harvesting and juicing is done within the shortest time period, to retain the characteristics of each fruit and guarantee the freshness of the products.
Pomegranate
We process the Wonderful variety, known for its bright red colour and the Epidaurus variety, known for its sweet and delicious taste. These are mainly used in combination with other fruits for the preparation of blends. Pomegranates are processed using our proprietary method and equipment, invented for the purpose of preserving vivid colour and delicious flavour.
Orange
Greek oranges are famous for their flavour and their production is year-round. We process the Washington Navel, Valencia, Common and Merlin varieties.
Peach
We use the Clingstone varieties such as Andross, Fortuna, Everts, Loadel and Caterina and Freestone varieties such as Franηoise, Red Haven and Royal Glory. These are harvested from early July until mid-September.
The Hayward and Tsechelidis varieties are set apart by their deep green colour and rich flavour. The kiwi crop takes place in November and December. Greek kiwis are of premium quality and are suitable for smoothies, ice cream, blends, nectars and drinks.
Lemon
Lemon harvest lasts from January to March. We mainly use the Maglina variety to produce juice, essential oils and lemon cells.
Apricot
The apricot harvest and processing begins in June and lasts until July. The main variety we process is Golden Bebeco.
Apple
The apple season begins in September and lasts until November. We mainly process Starkin (low acidity) and Granny Smith (high acidity) varieties.
Kiwi
Grape
The grape harvest begins in September and lasts until October.
Pear
We process pears of the Williams variety, characterized by their intense aroma and delicious taste. Their harvest begins in August and lasts until September.
Plum
The plum crop takes place between August and September, while the main plum varieties are: Black Beauty, Black Star, Black Diamond, Friar, Stanley and Angelino.
Cherry
The cherry variety which we mainly process is Tragana, known for its deep red colour. It produces high quality juice and puree, maintaining its colour and beneficial properties. The cherry season lasts from May to June.
White Grapefruit
Greek white grapefruits' harvest begins in December and lasts until March. They are known for their wonderful and unique flavour.
Greek mandarins are well known for their sweetness and premium quality. They have an excellent colour and are ideal for juices and mixing with other fruits. The mandarin season begins in December and lasts until March.
Carrot
We mainly process Aegina carrots, characterized by a large conical root and vivid orange colour. They are used in combination with fruits for the preparation of blends.
Strawberry
Strawberries are a rich source of vitamins and fibre and are known for their antioxidant properties. Their harvest occurs between March and May. We process the popular Camarosa and Fortuna varieties.
Mandarin
Our product portfolio
Fruit Juices & Puree Concentrate
Concentrates are produced by removing the water content of the juice through evaporation, thus offering convenient storage and preservation. Clear and cloudy concentrates are available. Purees are ideal for the production of juices, nectars and smoothies. Single strength and concentrated purees are available.
NFC Juices & Single Strength Purees
Our premium quality NFC juices are pasteurized immediately after being pressed, preserving vitamins, minerals and flavors.
Private Label Juices
We offer a wide range of NFC, concentrated and organic juices in Tetra Pak and PET packaging, in 250ml and 1Lt bottles.
Beverage Compounds
Compounds are bases for beverages that streamline the production process, offering a solution to bottling industries.
Juice Blends
We produce blends for NFC Juices, 100% Juices, Vitamin enriched, tailored to your needs.
Organic Products
We offer organic fruit purees, organic juices and byproducts, primarily from Greek citrus fruits, such as oranges and lemons.
Quick Freeze Juices maintain the nutritional value and taste profile of fruits. We produce premium unpasteurized juice, as close as it gets to freshly squeezed!
Quick Freeze Juices
Our product portfolio
Fruit Preparation & Fillings
Used in dairy, plant-based, bakery, confectionary and ice cream applications. Available in: Purees • Juices • Fruit pieces of various sizes i.e. 10x10, 12x12, 16x16.
Cold Pressed Citrus Essential Oils & Derivatives
We use cold extraction to recover the highest quality essential oils found in the citrus peel. Also available: essential oil derivatives, used for juices, food flavorings, fragrances, bakery, dairy or household products.
Canned Fruits
Greek Yellow Clingstone Peaches are processed and sealed within 24 hours from harvest, preserving flavor and nutritional profile intact for 3 years. Available in halves, slices or dices, in standard, good standard and choice quality, in light or heavy syrup, in juice or water. Packaging can be normal or easy open with stackable option.
Engraved peaches
An ideal decoration for sweets and cakes. Can be enjoyed neat as breakfast or snack.
Fruit Pieces & Cells
We offer peach cubes and slices in aseptic packages, ideal for fruit preparations and beverages. We also produce citrus fruits and separate fruit cells, used as a flavour and consistency enhancer.
Packaging
Fruit Preparations and Fillings
Returnable inox aseptic tank
400Lt - 1000Lt
Plastic container of 10Kg or 20Kg
Retail
Tetrapak
Drums Bulk Bag in box
Bag in box
Packaging
Canned fruits
• Net Weight 425ml
• Drained Weight 240gr
• Available in 6/12/24 tins per Carton
• Net Weight 850ml
• Drained Weight 480gr
• Available in 6/12/24 tins per Carton
• Net Weight 3.150ml
• Drained Weight 1.750gr
• Available in 3/6 tins per Carton
• Net Weight 2.650ml
• Drained Weight 1.500gr
• Available in 6 tins per Carton
• Net Weight 4.250ml
• Drained Weight 2.400gr
• Available in 3/6 tins per Carton
Fruit production schedule
Orange Lemon Mandarine
Grapefruit Peach
Apricot Apple
Kiwi
Strawberry
Cherry
Pomegranate
Pear
Grape Plum
Carrot
Product specifications
Peach puree
Peach puree
Peach juice concentrate (clarified)
Peach juice concentrate (cloudy)
2.00-5.0
• Aseptic bag in steel conical drums of 220lt
• Bulk in isothermal tank trucks
• Aseptic bag in steel conical drums of 220lt
< 20 NTU • Aseptic bag in steel conical drums of 220lt
• Bag in Box 20kg
• Aseptic bag in steel conical drums of 220lt
• Bulk in isothermal tank trucks
Aseptic Peach slices 9-11 3.40 - 3.90 Pieces of various sizes, Min 300ppm Vit C at production
Aseptic Peach dices 4x4x4mm, 6x6x6mm or 10x10x10mm
Peach fruit preparation According to customer requirements
