From childhood flavours to a modern Greek food business
Some flavours stay with us for more than their taste. They remind us of people, moments and feelings. Our grandmother’s tomato jam, made with the first tomatoes of summer. The peach jam our mother prepared for winter. The aromas that filled the house. These became memories worth preserving.
The desire to keep those flavours—and the feelings behind them—alive led Sotiris Vagenas, an Agricultural Technologist, to establish Darnakon Gefsis in 2013, in Neo Souli, Serres, Greece.
Tradition that continues to evolve
From the beginning, our aim was to do more than recreate recipes from the past. We wanted to preserve their distinctive character while developing them through scientific knowledge, modern technology and high food safety standards, creating products that meet the needs of today’s market.
Today, Darnakon Gefsis produces jams, sauces, chutneys, spreads and delicatessen products using selected Greek ingredients. Each product brings together traditional flavours and new ideas, reflecting our commitment to quality and the spirit of Greek hospitality.
From Neo Souli to Greece and beyond
Our products can now be found in retail shops, hotels and restaurants, as well as in international markets, bringing a taste of Greece to tables beyond our borders.
As we grow through retail, foodservice and partnerships abroad, we remain true to the values we started with: honesty, quality, reliability and respect for our customers.
At Darnakon Gefsis, every product carries a promise: to keep the flavours we have loved alive, while creating new ones for future generations to enjoy.