• Responsible entrepreneurship
• Investment in the future of Greek agriculture
• Protection of natural resources
Founded in 2023, Kalavryta Strawberries is a Greek company aiming to support domestic primary agricultural production with know-how and state-of-the-art production methods, and to invest, at an unprecedented economic scale, in the sustainability and future of Greek fruits.
In 2023, we set up and operated a model hydroponic strawberry production plant in Kalavryta, Achaia, featuring a pioneering greenhouse and a production system that ensures multiple yields of exceptional crops on a seven-month basis.
Thanks to continuous investments, the application of innovative technologies and the adoption of strict regulations in the production, packaging and marketing of its products, Kalavryta Strawberries offers consumers high-quality, safe and wholesome strawberries of high nutritional value. In our state-of-the-art facilities, and by employing an integrated agricultural production management method, constant vigilance and research, Kalavryta Strawberries achieves an optimum production of strawberries.
Despite the high cost of hydroponic cultivation, Kalavryta Strawberries made this choice in order to actively express its respect for the environment and its commitment to the responsible management of available natural resources and energy requirements.
Kalavryta Strawberries up-to-date production method is distinguished for its multileveled scientific character and includes:
- Operation of a state-of-the-art greenhouse.
- Coverage of infertile land with a coconut substrate. Placement of the plants at a height that facilitates their constant care.
- Implementation of complex systems for the insulation, shading and electronic control of the microclimate in the areas of cultivation.
- Natural pollination by bumblebees and implementation of integrated pest management.
- Total Water Management system. Use of drip irrigation system.
- Use of technologically advanced systems for sorting, packaging and storing the crops.
Technological advancement
We are constantly investing in new equipment and innovative methods for the cultivation, packaging and distribution of our products. We work together with experts from Greece and abroad to develop our facilities in a way that enhances productivity and ensures the future of the company and its employees.
Superior quality and safety
We apply strict production control protocols. We ensure health and safety at work and protect the high quality of our products.
Sustainability
Our decisions are guided by our respect for the natural resources of the Greek land, the labors of our people and the balance of the ecosystem. The technologies we apply are aimed at sustaining the land, recycling the water, saving energy and growing employment in the long term.
Respect for the law
We strictly abide by current Greek legislation as well as European and international regulations of entrepreneurship, with the consistency and responsibility we believe we owe our customers, our employees, our shareholders, and society at large.
11,000m² of indoor installations – 10,000m² of greenhouses and 1,000m² of ancillary and packaging spaces.
With upcoming 120,000m² of indoor installations – 110,000m² of greenhouses and 10,000m² of ancillary and packaging spaces, that will make up the largest and most pioneering Greek strawberry production plant in Kalavryta, Achaia, Peloponnese.
Featuring ground-breaking applications for control and safety, the state-of-the-art facilities of Kalavryta Strawberries will accommodate a production of more than 1,500 tons of strawberries annually.