Exhibiting at International Food & Drink Event (IFE) 2025

ELBAK S.A. is a leading Greek food processing company based in Larissa, Greece, specializing in the production and global export of high-quality canned fruits, fruit preserves, olives, and aseptic fruit products. With decades of industry expertise, ELBAK has established itself as a trusted supplier for both retail and industrial clients across Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and North America.

Core Business

ELBAK S.A.’s primary business involves the processing, canning, and packaging of Mediterranean-grown fruits. The company operates with a vertically integrated model, sourcing raw materials from Greek orchards and controlling the entire supply chain — from harvest to final product — to ensure consistent quality, food safety, and full traceability.

In addition to retail-ready goods, ELBAK also provides industrial-grade aseptic fruit preparations, serving as a key ingredient supplier for food and beverage manufacturers.

Product and Service Offerings

ELBAK’s diverse product portfolio includes:

• Canned Fruits:

  • Peaches (halves, slices, diced) in light/heavy syrup and juice
  • Apricots, Pears, Cherries, and Fruit Cocktail blends
  • Available in retail tins, catering packs, and industrial sizes

• Fruit Preserves & Toppings:

  • Traditional Greek-style jams, spreads, and fruit sauces
  • Bakery-grade toppings for cakes and pastries

• Table Olives:

  • Green, Black, and Kalamata olives in brine or oil
  • Available whole, pitted, or sliced

• Aseptic Fruit Products:

  • Peach puree, apricot puree, fruit concentrates
  • Packaged in drums or bag-in-box formats for industrial use

The company's production lines cater to both private label clients and bulk ingredient users, with full customization options for product specs, brix levels, cuts, and packaging formats.

Specialization and USP

ELBAK’s competitive advantage lies in its strategic location in Thessaly, one of Greece’s most fertile fruit-producing regions. Key USPs include:

• Direct access to locally grown Mediterranean fruits, ensuring peak-season harvesting
• Advanced canning and aseptic filling facilities
• Robust traceability and food safety systems
• Flexibility to serve retail, HoReCa, and industrial markets

Its long-standing expertise in peach processing — a Greek export staple — positions ELBAK as a preferred supplier in global canned fruit markets.

Financials

ELBAK is a privately held company and does not publish audited financial statements. However, industry sources and export records suggest:

• Annual production of over 25,000 metric tons of canned fruit
• Export footprint in over 40 countries
• Primary revenue derived from private label exports and bulk industrial sales

Steady demand for canned fruit and aseptic ingredients in global markets ensures recurring revenue streams and stable business performance.

Shipment and Export Data

ELBAK exports a significant percentage of its output across global markets. Key regions include:

• Europe: Germany, UK, France, Italy, Netherlands
• Asia: Japan, South Korea, China
• Middle East: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Israel
• Americas: USA, Canada, Brazil

Shipping is done in both containerized pallet shipments for retail/private label buyers and bulk drums or totes for industrial clients. The company also partners with foodservice distributors and international wholesalers.

Target Market

ELBAK serves a wide range of B2B customers including:

• Supermarket chains and importers of private label canned goods
• Foodservice distributors and hospitality providers
• Industrial clients in bakery, confectionery, dairy, and beverage sectors
• Wholesalers and bulk commodity traders in fruit derivatives

Its customer base spans retail-ready brands, ingredient buyers, and food processors, offering a versatile service model across channels.

Capabilities

• State-of-the-art canning and aseptic production facilities
• Multi-format packaging (tins, jars, pouches, drums)
• Custom brix, cut sizes, and blends per client specification
• In-house R&D for product development and sample creation
• Multilingual export support and private label design services

Certifications and Compliance

ELBAK’s facilities meet rigorous international standards. Certifications include:

• ISO 22000: Food safety management
• BRC Global Standard: Food safety for retail distribution
• IFS (International Featured Standard)
• HACCP-based production practices
• FDA Registration for exports to the United States
• Compliance with EU labelling and allergen regulations

The company ensures full traceability and lab testing for pesticide residues, microbiological safety, and brix/sugar consistency.

Customer Testimonials

Though individual testimonials are not published, ELBAK’s decades-long partnerships with some of Europe’s leading retailers and food manufacturers reflect consistent client satisfaction. Repeat contracts and long-term distribution agreements across Europe and Asia underscore its reputation for reliability, food safety, and value.

Major Achievements

• Recognized as one of Greece’s top exporters of canned peaches and apricots
• Maintains supply contracts with major European and Asian private label brands
• Developed aseptic fruit line to meet demand from global food manufacturers
• Participated in international exhibitions including SIAL, Anuga, and Gulfood
• Introduced new packaging formats to meet evolving retail and foodservice needs

With a blend of tradition, technology, and traceability, ELBAK S.A. continues to grow its global footprint as a trusted supplier of premium Mediterranean fruit products.