Olympus Products Recipes Social responsability News Contact us Our history STEP BY STEP WE GROW… 1950 - THE BEGINNING It all started in the 1950s, in Trikala in the Thessaly region, when the Sarantis family started their own cheese and yogurt production business. Thanks to the passion, love and respect for tradition infused in this activity, in a short time the Sarantis products experience rapid success even outside the Trikala area. 1986 - THE FIRST MODERN PRODUCTION UNIT IN TRIKALA The fame of the products of the Sarantis family begins to spread throughout Greece. The family then decides to build a new production facility in Trikala (TYRAS), in order to meet the growing demand for their infamous products. 1999 - THE BEGINNING OF PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES IN ROMANIA The group is constantly growing, so much so that, in order to respond to the market, in 1999 TYRAS expands beyond the border, acquiring a large production plant in Romania dedicated to the production of milk. 2000 - THE ACQUISITION OF THE OLYMPOS DAIRY INDUSTRY IN LARISSA, GREECE The Group outlines new development dynamics for the "OLYMPOS" companies: new philosophy, new products and new strategy. 2004 - A NEW PRODUCTION PLANT FOR DAIRY PRODUCTS IN SLIVEN, BULGARIA A new plant for the production of yellow paste cheeses intended for the further strengthening of the Group in international markets. 2005 - THE ENTRY INTO THE MARKET OF FRESH NATURAL JUICES The Group's strategic entry into a new sector: the production of fresh natural juices. The innovation, quality and special taste of these new products quickly acquire a special place in the hearts of Greek consumers. 2007 - THE BEGINNING OF COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES WITH ROMANIA AND BULGARIA With the entry of these countries into the European Union, Olympus products arrive in large-scale distribution in Romania and Bulgaria. 2008 - THE ACQUISITION OF THE RODOPI DAIRY INDUSTRY IN XANTHI, GREECE The Group's development continues with the acquisition of one of the most important dairy industries in northern Greece, known for the quality of its milk. 2010 - NEW CHALLENGE: ENTERING THE UNITED STATES MARKET An important step for the Group was the entry of Olympus products onto the shelves of American supermarkets. Substantial investments were required to meet the stringent specifications of the United States Food and Medicines Agency (FDA). 2011 - LAUNCH OF A NEW MODERN PRODUCTION PLANT IN BRASOV, ROMANIA The largest and most technologically advanced plant for the production of dairy products in Romania which will give a new perspective for the development of the Group's activities in the countries of 'European Union. 2013 - ESTABLISHMENT OF OUR COMMERCIAL COMPANY OLYMPUS ITALIA SRL IN MILAN, ITALY After several years of presence in the Italian market, the Tyras group decides to strengthen its presence through the establishment of a commercial company in Milan, Olympus Italia, in order to create and maintain close contact with Italian consumers. 2014 - ESTABLISHMENT OF OUR COMMERCIAL COMPANY OLYMPUS DAIRY DEUTSCHLAND GMBH IN ALGOVIA BAYERN, GERMANY A fundamental step for our Group, the establishment of Olympus Dairy Deutschland which will further strengthen our presence in the huge German market. AND THE JOURNEY CONTINUES ...