{"id":28603,"date":"2022-11-01T13:26:59","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T11:26:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wisegreece.com\/?p=28603"},"modified":"2025-08-04T17:52:25","modified_gmt":"2025-08-04T14:52:25","slug":"meet-avraam-from-antonio-foods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wisegreece.com\/en\/blog-en\/meet-avraam-from-antonio-foods\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet Avraam from ANTONIO FOODS"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tell us a few words about yourself. How did you start? What inspired you to get involved in food production?<\/strong><\/p>\n

ANTONIO FOODS is a family-owned business with a history of more than fifty years in the processing of nuts and food products. Together with my brother, we represent the second generation, taking over from our father\u2014the founder of the company. So, continuing the business came naturally to us\u2014it was almost self-evident, I would say.<\/p>\n

Tell us about your brand. What does it stand for? What was your purpose in creating it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our main goal is to highlight the hidden treasures of the Greek land. I would describe our work as a blend of tradition and innovation: we preserve the love and passion of the older generations, while at the same time striving to evolve\u2014listening to the demands of modern times. That means a consistent focus on high quality, environmental responsibility, and the need for growth to benefit not only ourselves but society at large. Supporting initiatives like Wise Greece is one such way to give back.<\/p>\n

How did you begin, and what challenges did you face?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The driving factors were mainly external\u2014consumer preferences changing, shifts in lifestyle, and more. We faced several challenges early on, similar to those of many others: uncertainty, insecurity, and the difficult economic climate.<\/p>\n

Tell us about your products. What makes them unique?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Thanks to our deep specialization, we are the only company in the Greek market that processes and offers hulled Greek pumpkin seeds (passatempo) and sunflower seeds. The seed varieties grown in Greece are truly unique\u2014not only for their flavor, but also for their nutritional value.<\/p>\n

According to a dedicated study carried out for us by the Department of Food Technology at the University of Thessaloniki, Greek pumpkin seeds were found to have the highest content of proteins, dietary fiber, and unsaturated (healthy) fatty acids.<\/p>\n\n\t\t