For 70 years, we have been passionately preparing authentic Greek and Mediterranean recipes with the utmost care, bringing them to tables around the world. Inspired by the richness of Greece’s culinary heritage and committed to quality, we offer products that meet today’s consumer needs for delicious and reliable meals.
At Paliria, we believe that good food brings people closer together. That is why we create authentic Greek culinary experiences that combine tradition, quality, and convenience, bringing the essence of Greek gastronomy and hospitality to every table.
Paliria was founded in 1957 in the kitchen of a traditional home in Politika, Evia, Greece. It was there that the first handmade dolmades were created, a product that stood out for its authentic flavour and exceptional quality. Their popularity grew rapidly, and these delicious dolmadakia yalantzi soon became well known beyond the local market under the name “Paliria Dolmades.”
Their success paved the way for the creation of other home-style ready meals, all sharing the same commitment to traditional Greek cuisine, carefully selected ingredients, and outstanding quality that remains unchanged to this day. Soon, Paliria’s constantly expanding product range became synonymous with premium, ready-to-eat Greek food, embodying the concept of “from one home to another.” With its unwavering commitment to consistently high quality and an ever-growing variety of flavours, the small family business steadily gained ground in the domestic market, earning consumers’ preference and trust.
Approximately 20 years after its foundation, Paliria took a major step forward by investing in a modern production facility near Politika, Evia, and deciding to expand its horizons by introducing its Greek products to international markets. Exports began in 1974, with the United States as the first destination, and quickly proved successful. The reason was simple: every Paliria product captured the values of the Mediterranean diet, along with Greece’s unique aromas and flavours, offering everyone who tasted them an authentic Greek gastronomic experience.
Today, with a presence in more than 50 countries worldwide, a leading position in Greece’s ambient ready-meals category, international taste awards and quality certifications, and numerous business excellence distinctions, Paliria continues to build on the same solid foundations that shaped its success: a commitment to high-quality, delicious, home-style ready meals. It is no coincidence that our experienced female artisans still hand-roll more than 2,000,000 dolmades every day in our kitchens, making Paliria, among other achievements, the world’s No. 1 dolma producer.
MILESTONES
1957. Paliria is founded in Politika, Evia, under the leadership of Antonis Souliotis, with the aim of producing and distributing high-quality, traditional Greek ready meals to the domestic market.
1974. The first shipment of dolmades is exported to the United States, marking the beginning of Paliria’s international presence.
1982. The business transitions from a sole proprietorship to a Société Anonyme (S.A.), with Antonis Souliotis’s sons, Kostas and Vasilis, joining the company. Through a series of key strategic initiatives, Paliria gradually evolves from a small food-production business into a modern, export-oriented food group.
1989. The implementation of a long-term investment plan begins, with the construction of modern, technologically advanced facilities just outside Politika, Evia, where the company’s headquarters remain to this day.
2000. Paliria establishes its first modern production facility outside Greece, in Bulgaria, under the name Paliria Bulgaria Ltd.
2008. A new production facility is established outside Europe, in China, to serve the Americas and Middle Eastern markets more efficiently.
2010. Exports experience significant growth, steadily increasing their contribution to Paliria’s total turnover.
2014 – 2019. Paliria’s taste and quality gain international recognition through numerous distinctions. In just five years, Paliria products receive more than 20 international taste and quality awards. Three prestigious international organisations recognise the superior quality and exceptional taste of Paliria products: the International Taste Institute in Brussels, Fine Food in the United Kingdom, and the International Quality Institute Monde Selection in Brussels.
2018. A second production facility in Bulgaria is completed.
2019. A strategic partnership agreement is finalised with VNK Capital, which acquires a 36% stake in Paliria’s share capital. VNK Capital is a private investment firm that invests in leading Greek and international companies, aiming to create added value through innovative strategies and flexible financing structures.
2019. Paliria makes a strong entry into the chilled ready-meals category in Greece, launching the Spitika range and bringing beloved home-style recipes to the everyday tables of Greek consumers.
2020. A second production facility outside Europe is established in Jordan, driven by the growing popularity of Paliria products in the Middle East.
2021. More than €3 million is invested in modernising Paliria’s production operations, bringing its total annual production capacity to 21,000 tonnes.
2022. Paliria consolidates its position in Greece as a leader in the ready-meals market, the country’s largest exporter of ready meals, and the World’s No. 1 dolma producer.
2023. Paliria acquires 100% of the share capital of TSAMPASSIS MONOPROSOPI S.A., a company based in Akova, near Argos, specialising in the production and marketing of frozen dough products, with a strong presence in the bakery sector.
2024. Paliria publishes its first Sustainability Report in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, reinforcing its commitment to transparency, responsible business practices, and systematic ESG performance reporting.
