The Beginning

The story of Nea Exfrut began in 1956 when Christos Sextos founded Exfrut with a vision to manage and export Greek fruits with care, professionalism, and respect for quality.

German Market

By 1958, the company had focused on demanding international markets, with Germany as a key destination. Early compliance with strict quality and safety standards shaped Nea Exfrut’s export strategy and set high benchmarks that remain today.

International Expansion

During the 1980s, the company significantly expanded its export activities in the fresh fruit sector, frequently participating in international organizations and industry exhibitions. In this context, on September 20, 1986, during the 25th anniversary celebration of Hagé International B.V. in Barendrecht, Netherlands, it strengthened its international partnerships.

Nea Exfrut S.A.

In 1987, the company was officially transformed into Nea Exfrut S.A., adopting the structure of a Société Anonyme (public limited company). This transition provided the stability and flexibility required for growth, investment, and long-term strategic planning, strengthening the company’s presence in international markets.

New Packing House

The reconstruction and expansion of the packing facility in Skydra in 1999 marked a significant investment in modern infrastructure, improving capacity, traceability, and quality control.

Electronic Sorting

In 2000, the installation of the first electronic sorting system marked a turning point, providing precise classification of products such as stone fruits, citrus, and kiwis, and launching a new era of technological modernization.

Cherry Sorting Line

Building on its strong relationships with local cherry producers, the company installed a specialized mechanical cherry sorting line in 2006, enhancing size uniformity and consistency in shipments.

New Offices

The expansion of the packing facility created a need for additional office space. In 2010, the company built new, modern offices, providing a more efficient and organized work environment.

New Packing Facility in Rizo

Responding to growing demand, Nea Exfrut inaugurated a second, state-of-the-art packing facility in Rizo in 2016. The facility covers 11,000 m², including 4,000 m² of cold storage, with a total capacity of 8,000–10,000 tons, significantly enhancing logistics infrastructure and export capabilities.

Electronic Cherry Line

In 2021, the company installed an advanced electronic cherry sorting line. The result: doubled production capacity, increased precision, and removal of defective products with over 95% accuracy.

Facility Expansion

Rising demand led to the expansion of the Rizo packing facility in 2022, adding new packaging areas, loading ramps, and cold storage chambers.

Installation of Digital Sorters

The company invested in two modern digital sorters for automatic product classification and quality control. The advanced optical system improves the accuracy and speed of sorting fruits such as stone fruits, kiwis, and citrus fruits.