THREE GENERATIONS
For three generations, remaining loyal to the values of Cretan nutrition and tradition and being committed to the safety of the consumers, we create dairy products of the finest quality and taste.
OUR HISTORY
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01 Mar, 2023
1949
It all started with the active and resourceful grandfather Emmanouil Kalogerakis. Together with his son, Evangelos they start running the first cheese factory in the village Smari, at Kasteli Pediados.
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01 Mar, 2023
1985
The Cretan Graviera travels for the first time in order to become one of the favorite and well-known cheese in Athens.
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01 Mar, 2023
1995
The variety of the products expands beyond graviera and soft cheese. From now on the desserts are also available in the market.
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01 Mar, 2023
1998
The Distribution Center of the company operates in the Industrial Area of Heraklion. This is where the offices, the storage areas and the cold rooms are located.
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01 Mar, 2023
2000
Due to high demands, the factory is relocated to a new high-tech facility of 25.000 m².
The company ready to promote the Cretan culture and Mediterranean diet, expands into international markets.
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01 Mar, 2023
2010
The first Cretan Graviera with less fat is a fact and the company is very proud of the innovation.
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01 Mar, 2023
2014
Modernization and renewal of product packaging according to latest food trends and needs of the customers.
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2022
New page for the company with rebranding.
VALUES
QUALITY
TRADITION
FAMILY
ENVIRONMENT
We bring to your table the most pure, authentic and best quality products. Always focused on quality with continuous improvement of our standards, best use of latest technology as well as professional training of our employees.
Respecting Cretan tradition and traditional techniques, we employ new technologies to ensure the superior quality and taste of the products we produce.
We maintain the family character of the company and invest in each member separately, aiming to create a two-way relationship of trust and loyalty.
We operate ethically and environmentally responsibly, continuously reducing our footprint.
VISION
We have a great vision: We aim to spread Cretan dairy products beyond the borders of the Greek market and be the ambassadors not only of good Cretan cheese, but also of the great Cretan diet which contributes to longevity and well-being.
OUR POWER
Cretan Land
Crete is an island blessed with rich soil and a wonderful climate. Here, farming is processed in a purely traditional way and provides us with pure raw materials.
In this way, we ensure that we collect daily the freshest sheep/goat milk which gives the Cretan cheese the characteristic wild taste and is part of our power.
Αdding our love and passion to the recipe, we manage to create authentic cheese products of the most luscious flavor for you.
Our people
We could never be here if it wasn’t for the contribution of the 1500 and more farmers who collect daily the freshest milk from 300 and more points all around Crete. At the same time, our people taking care of all the processes of milk collection and transport, quality controls, production, packaging, distribution and promotion of our products are vital for the progress and development of our company.
Our people
We could never be here if it wasn’t for the contribution of the 1500 and more farmers who collect daily the freshest milk from 300 and more points all around Crete. At the same time, our people taking care of all the processes of milk collection and transport, quality controls, production, packaging, distribution and promotion of our products are vital for the progress and development of our company.
QUALITY & SECURITY
Committed to the security of the consumers, we produce the best quality and tasty products.
Our people collect daily the freshest sheep/goat milk with the help of more than 1500 collaborating farmers all over Crete. Since we use exclusively pure materials from the Cretan land and our products are produced and packaged in Crete, you will find on the packaging the red symbol “Crete – Land of Values”.
With respect and dedication to our traditions, we follow specific methods of production, making sure that the training of our staff is always up to date.
We make sure that our products go through constant monitoring and meet the specifications of certified quality assurance systems supported by our external consultants, partners and accredited laboratories. As a result, the procedures of production and packaging are certified according to the IFS and ISO 22000:2018. In this way, our products go hand in hand with the modern nutritional requirements of the Greek family. 22000:2018.
For the popular cheese, Cretan Graviera and Xinomizithra, we have the certification from AGROCERT for the production of product PDO: Protected Designation of Origin.
INTERNATIONAL PRESENCE
Kalogeraki Bros offers wonderful Cretan cheese flavors and transfers the Cretan culture to the whole world.
With presence in organized Retail and HoReCa market in most countries of the EU, Australia and US, exports hold a significant percentage of the annual turnover and targeting to double in the coming years.