Omiros Dairy Group expands with acquisition of A. Hadjipieris Ltd

CYPRUS – Omiros Dairy Group, a dairy company, has announced the acquisition of the Cypriot dairy company A. Hadjipieris Ltd through its subsidiary Omiros Dairies Cyprus.

The move marks a strategic step for the Greek dairy group in strengthening its presence in international markets, particularly in the segment of Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) products with global recognition.

The acquisition of A. Hadjipieris Ltd, a company with a long-standing reputation in halloumi and traditional sheep’s yoghurt, represents a significant milestone in Omiros’ longstanding growth trajectory.

It also marks the addition of a third production facility to the company’s portfolio, and the first outside of Greece.

The Cyprus project and the general management of Omiros Dairies Cyprus Ltd will be overseen by Ioannis Billis, an executive with extensive experience and expertise in the dairy industry in both Greece and Cyprus.

The initial phase of the investment plan is valued at €5 million and will focus on the immediate expansion and modernisation of the existing facilities. The aim is to reach an annual production capacity of 5,500 tonnes of PDO halloumi.

The company also plans to acquire industrial land to build a new state-of-the-art factory within the next three years. The planned facility will have an annual production capacity of 12,000 tonnes of PDO halloumi.

This investment is expected to create new jobs and make a substantial contribution to strengthening local employment. Total investments in Cyprus over the next five years are projected to reach €30 million.

According to the announcement, this confirms the group’s “commitment to long-term growth, support for the Cypriot economy, and the creation of conditions that inspire respect among employees, partners and the wider environment”.

“With respect for Cypriot tradition, local values and cultural identity, we are committed to preserving and highlighting the authentic character of Cypriot PDO halloumi,” the company said.

Through its new structure and its subsidiaries Agrolact and Omiros Dairies Cyprus, the Omiros Group is enhancing its strategic focus and evolving into a modern, vertically integrated and export-oriented dairy organisation.

It aims to lead internationally in the field of traditional dairy products of high nutritional value and uncompromising quality.

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