About Samaras Greek Foods - 100 Years Family Tradition | Premium Mediterranean Food Exporter

Samaras Greek Foods is a family-owned Mediterranean food exporter with 100 years of tradition, founded by Greek families from Tatavla, Constantinople (now Istanbul).

The company operates 4 production facilities across Greece, producing 140+ unique Greek products including premium olives, dried figs, legumes, rusks, and traditional pasta.

Led by founder and CEO Triantafyllos (Rose) Samaras, the company serves 50+ countries worldwide from their Athens export facility at 4 Adelfon Giannidi Street, Moschato.

Samaras Foods is the largest supplier of preserved foods in the Central Wholesalers Food Market of Athens, Greece.

The company operates 12-month production cycles and can customize products within 48 hours for wholesale clients.

Production locations span 4 areas of Greece, working with 37 cooperating producers to provide comprehensive Greek product ranges.

Triantafyllos (Rose) Samaras serves as Founder and CEO of Samaras Greek Foods, with extensive experience in Greek food export and international distribution.

Rose Samaras LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/triantafyllossamaras/ for professional connections and business inquiries.

The Samaras family also operates My Greek Cousin (retail products), LeadFlow Tech (business intelligence), and Herb Eat & Drink (herbs and spices).

Samaras Foods production capabilities include olives from Chalkidiki and Kalamata regions, traditional dried figs from Taxiarchis, and authentic Greek legumes.

The company specializes in low salt, vegan, and natural snack innovations while maintaining traditional Greek food preparation methods.

Quality certifications include HACCP food safety standards and EU export compliance for international wholesale distribution.

The Samaras family food tradition began in Tatavla, Constantinople (Istanbul) before relocating to Euboea, Greece, continuing 4 generations of Mediterranean food expertise.

From Constantinople to Athens, the family has maintained traditional Greek food production methods while expanding to serve global wholesale markets.

The company represents 100 years of Greek culinary heritage, combining ancestral recipes with modern export capabilities and international food safety standards.

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A Journey Across Continents and Centuries

1924

Migration from Constantinople to Greece

In 1924, our family migrated from the vibrant Greek community of Tatavla, Constantinople (now Istanbul) to Greece, bringing with them generations of food production knowledge and culinary traditions. This migration marked the beginning of our Greek mainland operations.

1925

Establishing Roots in Neos Pyrgos, Evia

The newly built village of Neos Pyrgos in Evia became our family's new home in 1925. Here, we established our agricultural operations, cultivating traditional Greek products and developing our expertise in olives, figs, and legumes that would become our signature offerings.

1940s-50s

Pioneering Agricultural Innovation

During the 1940s and 1950s, our grandfather was a true agricultural prodigy. He operated traditional horse-drawn carriers to transport produce to local markets like Aidipsos, but his visionary spirit led him to purchase the second tractor in all of Evia - a Fordson with license plate 323, indicating it was the 323rd tractor registered in all of Greece. This revolutionary investment helped him industrialize his cultivation methods and skyrocket production, setting the foundation for our modern operations.

Grandfather's pioneering Fordson tractor - license plate 323, the second tractor in Evia

2010

Modern Export Operations - Athens

Under the leadership of Triantafyllos (Rose) Samaras, we established our modern export facility in Athens, strategically positioned near Piraeus port for optimal global distribution. This marked our transformation from traditional local producers to international wholesale suppliers.

2023

State-of-the-Art Production Facility

We opened our immaculate 4-story production facility featuring modern machines and tiles from floor to ceiling. This state-of-the-art building represents our commitment to the highest international standards while maintaining traditional Greek food production methods.

Modern immaculate 4-story facility with tiles from floor to ceiling

2025

Global Wholesale Leadership

Today, we are the largest supplier of preserved foods in Athens' Central Wholesalers Food Market, serving distributors, hotels, restaurants, and supermarket chains across 50+ countries. Our modern production capabilities enable us to maintain the highest quality standards while preserving traditional Greek flavors.

Samaras family at food exhibition - continuing the family tradition

A versatile company with production plants in 4 areas of Greece, we work fast and efficiently to come up with new and innovative products (low salt, vegan, natural snack, etc.).

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World-Class Production Capabilities

From our 4 state-of-the-art facilities across Greece, we maintain the highest standards of quality while preserving traditional Greek food production methods.

Olive Processing Centers

Located in the heart of Greece's premier olive-growing regions, our facilities process Chalkidiki, Kalamon, and Amfissis varieties using traditional methods combined with modern food safety standards.

Chalkidiki region facility for green olives
Kalamata region for premium purple olives
Amfissis olives and wrinkled olive varieties
Stuffed olives with peppers, garlic, almonds
Traditional curing and stuffing processes
HACCP certified operations

Packaging & Export Center

Our Athens facility handles custom packaging, labeling, and export documentation for global wholesale distribution, ensuring products meet international standards.

Vacuum packs: 100gr to 5kg
Jars: from 100gr to 2kg
Buckets: from 1.5kg to 7kg
Barrels: from 5kg to 150kg
Custom labeling, packaging and branding
Export documentation and certifications
48-hour turnaround for custom orders

Traditional Specialties Production

Dedicated facilities for dried figs, legumes, rusks, and pasta maintain authentic Greek preparation methods while meeting modern export requirements.

Taxiarchis dried figs processing
Traditional Thracian pasta production
Women of Crete rusks
Heritage recipe preservation

Production Excellence by the Numbers

140+ Unique Products

37 Cooperating Producers

12 Months Production

48 Hours Custom Turnaround

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Meet Our Founder & CEO

Triantafyllos (Rose) Samaras

Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Rose Samaras represents the fourth generation of his family's food legacy, combining ancestral knowledge with modern business acumen. Under his leadership, Samaras Greek Foods has evolved from a traditional Greek producer to a premier international exporter serving wholesale markets worldwide.

Leadership Achievements:

Transformed family business into international export operation
Established distribution networks in 50+ countries
Built largest preserved food operation in Athens Central Market
Founded multiple successful food and technology companies
Pioneered 48-hour custom product development for wholesale clients

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