68
Years of Operation
About Us
AS Episkopis
The roots of A.S. Episkopis date back to 1956 when it initially operated as a Credit Cooperative. Shortly after, it transitioned into a P.O.S.P. (Cooperative for the Sale of Fruits and Vegetables) and began the distribution and sale of peaches, nectarines, apples, and pears.
In 1987, A.S. Episkopis was established in its current form based on the provisions of Law 1544/1985. In 1992, the Cooperative was recognized as a Producer Group under European Regulation 1035/1972. Subsequently, various other recognitions of the Cooperative as a Producer Group have been updated.
Today, A.S. Episkopis has been recognized and operates as a Producer Organization based on European Union regulations. The Cooperative consists of 250 members who cultivate 7,000 acres and produce 10,000,000 kg of products, which are received, sorted, standardized, and sold by the Cooperative.
Specifically, the products include kiwis, peaches, nectarines, cherries, plums, pears, apricots, apples, and persimmons. 60% of the products are exported to countries such as the USA, Saudi Arabia, the Philippines, India, Poland, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Spain, Italy, and others. The remaining 40% is distributed in the domestic market through supermarket chains and selected wholesale businesses.
The Cooperative's permanent staff consists of 10 people, while around 80 people are employed seasonally.
The Cooperative is managed by a 5-member Board of Directors and a 3-member Supervisory Board, with a four-year term.
