1985
The company is established by Mr. Stelios Kanakis and his wife Mary Kanakis, who, on April 23, 1985, received the first order of Dragsbaek Margarine.
1993
The individual enterprise evolves into a corporation under the name "STELIOS KANAKIS SA."
2000
Our state-of-the-art office and distribution center facilities are completed, situated on a privately-owned plot spanning 10,500 square meters in Acharnes, Attica.
2002
Negotiations begin for the sale of 20% of the company's shares on the Athens Stock Exchange.
2003
Facilities in Acharnes expand to 15,819 square meters, alongside an exclusive partnership agreement with the renowned French culinary school, ECOLE LENÔTRE, to conduct specialized seminars of the highest standards for professionals.
2003
In October, the Athens Center of Gastronomy, our Technical Training and Application Center, starts operations within our premises in Attica.
2004
The distribution of our products in the Cyprus market begins at an accelerated pace through a recognized local distributor.
2007
The STELIOS KANAKIS SA of Northern Greece starts operations at the SINDOS Industrial Park, housed in company-owned facility, marking the beginning of our export activities in the Balkans. This milestone also heralds the establishment of the "Thessaloniki Center of Gastronomy."
2007
In December 2007, our presence in Kosovo is strengthened through an exclusive distribution agreement with AR & BI SHPK.
2008
An exclusive collaboration agreement is signed with ALMA LIBRE LTD to promote and distribute STELIOS KANAKIS SA products in Bulgaria.
2008
In November, the company is honored with the prestigious award of 'Second Best Worldwide Partner' for its outstanding performance in pastry, ice cream, and desserts by ELLE & VIRE, the leading French producer of cream and dairy products.
2009
STELIOS KANAKIS SA and ALMA LIBRE LTD are awarded 3 Gold Medals in 3 different competitions at the international bakery and pastry exhibition BULPEK in Sofia, from November 11th to 14th, 2009.
2010
The company joins the ranks of "STRONGEST COMPANIES IN GREECE" by the ICAP Group, affirming its high creditworthiness.
2011
For the second consecutive year, the company is awarded the "ICAP STRONGEST COMPANIES IN GREECE 2011," CERTIFICATE ranking among the strongest creditworthy zones according to the ICAP Group.
2011
In November, STELIOS KANAKIS SA and ALMA LIBRE Ltd won the gold medal in the pastry competition "Best Sweet: Flavor, Appearance & Innovation" during the international bakery and pastry exhibition BULPEK held in Sofia, Bulgaria, from November 9th to 12th, 2011.
2012
STELIOS KANAKIS SA wins the third prize in the "Business Awards CHRISSA-GEORGIOS OUZOUNIS 2011" in the category of BEST COMPANY FTSE-SMALL CAP/80 – 2011.
2014
The company earns a spot on the "Diamonds of the Greek Economy" list based on evaluation by STATBANK, assessing 10 economic indicators.
2015
Once again, the company is included in the "Diamonds of the Greek Economy 2015" list as one of the healthiest businesses in the country, according to financial evaluations by STATBANK.
2016
Recognized as a Growth Driver for the year 2016 in Greece based on financial metrics/indices, by Eurobank & Grant Thornton.
2017
Mr. Stelios Kanakis is honored with the "Self-Made Entrepreneur" award for his remarkable entrepreneurial activities at the "EEDEA AWARDS 2017" ceremony, while the company receives the "Diamonds of the Greek Economy 2017" award as one of the healthiest growing businesses in the country.
2018
Once again, on July 3rd, the company is honored with the Certificate of "Diamonds of the Greek Economy 2018" as one of the healthiest growing companies in the country.
2019
The company becomes a member of the Norwegian group Orkla Food Ingredients, operating internationally in various business sectors, including food, achieving product range expansion and significant benefits from the synergies of the multinational group.
2020
STELIOS KANAKIS SA continues its demonstrations to professionals, even amidst a pandemic, conducting them digitally, making it the only company in the industry to hold digital demonstrations.
2021
The company receives the Healthy Diet Award Bakery for its product Probody Low Carb by KOMPLET, recognized for its nutritional benefits to the human body.
2023
In March 2023, the company is honored by our German partner KOMPLET Abel + Schafer, being awarded as the "Best Business Partner Europe 2022'. This prestigious recognition celebrates our outstanding growth and commendable journey, as well as our outstanding marketing campaign executed in 2022 for bakery products with nutritional benefits.
2023
STELIOS KANAKIS S.A. shines bright at the prestigious business excellence awards, "Diamonds of the Greek Economy 2023", hosted by the renowned newspaper "Naftemporiki". This distinction firmly establishes our position as one of the leading and healthily growing companies in the country.
2024
2024: Bakel's versatile Prebiotic multiseed bread, exclusively distributed by STELIOS KANAKIS SA, recieves the award for 'Healthy Food Product' in the 'Bakery' category at the Healthy Food & Beverage Awards 2024. This recognition underscores its rich nutritional profile and contribution to promoting healthy eating habits.