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A Multi – Awarded GREEK DAIRY COMPANY
by FORUM SA
The year started with distinctions at the Healthy Food Awards and the Vegan Awards
Continuing dynamically the upward trajectory recorded over the last 60 years, DODONI, one of the bestknown dairy companies in Greece, remains faithful to its values for the creation of authentic quality products, with main concerns being excellent quality and unique taste, made with the best, purely natural ingredients and standing out both in the Domestic and International markets.
DODONI enjoys international recognition, which is being depicted through important food awards, such as Healthy Food Awards and Great Taste Awards. In 2023’s competition, which took place last December, DODONI received the highest distinction of the Healthy Food Awards Institution and was distinguished as a “Healthy Food Brand of the Year”, thus reconfirming the high quality and unique nutritional value of the products it produces. The company also received two Gold awards, one for the new plant-based desserts DODONI Plant’d and one for DODONI Light cheese. In addition, three Silver awards were awarded to Feta P.D.O. with 40% less salt, Strained Yogurt 2% and Yogurt with Fruit. As part of the prestigious award and complementing the ceremony, the Vegan Awards 2023 were also given, with DODONI Plant’d standing out and winning a Bronze award, in the “Plant- Based Yogurt” category. The DODONI Plant’d range consists of three flavors, Plain, Vanilla and Apple-Cinnamon. This distinction came after an evaluation received from the jury, which consisted of distinguished Academics, Institutional Factors, Scientists, and journalists from the field of veganism.
Collecting taste and quality awards
In 2022 DODONI won a total of 7 gold stars for its exceptional products in Great Taste Awards, one of the largest tasting competi-
DODONI IN NUMBERS
40% INCREASE IN EXPORTS WITHIN THE LAST FOUR YEARS
60 YEARS HERITAGE
50 EXPORTING COUNTRIES tions, with hundreds of entries from all over the world each year.
Continuing the company’s a long-standing focus on creating products that stand out for their unique flavours, the ‘Taste of Good’, DODONI won distinctions in the same competition yet again this year, receiving great reviews for the emphasis given to the creation of top quality products with high nutritional value. More specifically, the company received gold stars for three flavours of the new snack crackers from DODONI, Heavenly Cheese Thins (Feta-Tomato & Oregano, Feta- Jalapeno Chilli, Halloumi-Caramelised Onion), and the internationally-recognised and award-winning PDO (Protected Destination of Origin) Feta, as well as Halloumi, Goat Cheese and Kefalograviera (traditional Greek hard yellow cheese).
To be noted that over the last 9 years, DODONI has received more than 50 different awards and distinctions from both Greek and international organisations that promote and reward high quality and exceptional flavours in the food industry.
Leading the dairy sector
DODONI is the leading Greek dairy manufacturer with a 60 years heritage, co-operating with thousand of local farmers and diverse portfolio. With a presence in more than 50 countries and 5 continents, it is worth noting that DODONI is showing a constantly expanding presence at international level, with exports accounting for approximately 45% of its total turnover, having seen a 40% increase within the last four years.
DODONI is a proud ambassador of Greek taste and nutrition in Greece and abroad. With rising growth and the trust placed in us by consumers, our strategic goal has always been the further development of our export activity starring the new, innovative DODONI products.
Vassilis Vrohidis Exports Director of Dodoni