Exhibiting at International Food & Drink Event (IFE) 2025

Founded in 1986, STOHOS FOODS is a leading Greek food manufacturing and meat processing company specializing in traditional Mediterranean and Greek-style ready-to-cook and ready-to-eat meat products. Headquartered in Lakkoma, Northern Greece, STOHOS serves as a trusted supplier to the HoReCa (Hotel/Restaurant/Catering) industry, retail chains, and export markets across Europe, the Middle East, and North America. With over three decades of experience and continuous investment in innovation, the company is synonymous with quality, authenticity, and culinary tradition.

Core Business and Mission

STOHOS FOODS is dedicated to producing high-quality Greek meat products that blend traditional recipes with modern food safety and manufacturing practices. The company’s mission is to deliver authentic Greek flavors to professionals in the foodservice and retail industries, while upholding the highest standards of hygiene, traceability, and customer service. Their vertically integrated approach—from product development to packaging—ensures consistency and adaptability for international markets.

Product and Service Offerings

STOHOS offers a comprehensive range of meat-based products, categorized as follows:

• Raw Meat Products:

  • Pork Gyros
  • Chicken Gyros
  • Beef Kebab
  • Chicken Souvlaki (marinated and skewered)
  • Pork Kontosouvli
  • Traditional Greek Kokoretsi

• Cooked Products:

  • Grilled Chicken Bacon Souvlaki
  • Grilled Pork Souvlaki
  • Cooked Mini Chicken Souvlaki
  • Pulled Pork and Pulled Chicken products
  • Ready-to-serve Sliced Gyros

• Pastry & Bread Products:

  • Traditional Greek Pita Bread (baked, frozen)
  • Mini Pita for snack formats

These products are available in various pack sizes and formats tailored for foodservice professionals, quick-service restaurants (QSRs), and industrial buyers.

Specialisation and Core USP

STOHOS FOODS distinguishes itself in the market through:

• Authentic Greek Flavors: Recipes based on traditional Greek cuisine using natural spices and herbs
• Tailored B2B Offerings: Product formats developed specifically for the HoReCa industry, including easy-to-handle, pre-cooked, and marinated items
• Production Innovation: State-of-the-art facilities equipped with portioning, marinating, skewering, grilling, and IQF freezing technologies
• Flexible Packaging: Custom solutions for private label, foodservice, and retail packaging
• In-House R&D: Regular development of new SKUs and co-branded product formats

STOHOS is one of the few companies in the region with such comprehensive vertical integration in Greek-style meat processing.

Financials and Growth

While the company does not publicly disclose detailed financials, industry insights and trade data indicate:

• Estimated Revenue (2022): €18–22 million
• Employees: Approx. 120 full-time staff
• Annual Production Capacity: Over 5,000 metric tons of meat-based products
• Export Revenue Share: More than 35%
• Year-on-Year Growth: Approx. 10–12% CAGR over the last 5 years

The company has seen significant growth in export demand, particularly for Greek gyros and souvlaki, in the Middle East, Germany, and Scandinavia.

Shipments and International Trade

STOHOS FOODS is active in over 20 international markets:

• Export Destinations: Germany, Sweden, UK, Cyprus, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Canada
• Product Registration: Compliant with EU, GCC, and FDA meat export requirements
• Cold Chain Logistics: Operates with certified frozen transportation networks
• Annual Export Volume: Estimated 200+ containers/year (based on customs data from platforms such as Trademo and ImportYeti)

Exports primarily include pork gyros, chicken souvlaki, and traditional grilled products packed for bulk or retail use.

Target Market

• Hotel, Restaurant, and Catering (HoReCa) sector
• Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs)
• Retailers and supermarket chains (private label partnerships)
• Wholesalers and food importers/distributors
• Foodservice and airline catering services

STOHOS products are ideal for both traditional foodservice operators and modern convenience-based outlets requiring heat-and-serve options.

Capabilities

• Modern Manufacturing Facilities: Equipped with robotic skewering, grilling, and freezing lines
• Private Label Production: For major retailers and foodservice brands in Europe and the Gulf
• Halal Production Line: For specific export markets
• Full Product Traceability: From raw material intake to final product shipment
• Packaging Flexibility: MAP, vacuum-packed, thermoformed, and bulk

The company also maintains a pilot kitchen for product trials and client demonstrations.

Certifications and Compliance

• ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System
• IFS Food Standard Certified
• BRCGS Food Safety Certification (applied/held for export-specific clients)
• HACCP Certified Facility
• Veterinary Approval for Meat Export from Greece
• Halal Certification for select product lines

All raw materials are sourced from EU-approved suppliers, and the facility adheres to EU animal welfare and processing regulations.

Customer Testimonials

“STOHOS delivers what foodservice operators need: consistency, authentic taste, and ready-to-cook convenience.”
— Procurement Director, QSR Chain in Germany

“Their pork gyros has become a top-seller in our Middle Eastern outlets. Customers love the taste.”
— Category Manager, Gulf-Based Food Distributor

Major Achievements

• One of the largest Greek gyros exporters by volume
• Developed over 150 SKUs across raw, grilled, and ready-to-eat categories
• Expanded into Halal-certified product exports to the GCC and North Africa
• Opened new R&D and logistics center in Northern Greece in 2021
• Featured at SIAL and ANUGA international food exhibitions for product innovation

STOHOS FOODS continues to evolve as a global ambassador of Greek culinary culture. By merging traditional recipes with modern production capabilities, the company meets the dynamic demands of global foodservice and retail markets while preserving the rich essence of Greek cuisine.