Establishment
It's 1964. The brothers Haris M. Hadjikyriacos (left) and George M. Hadjikyriacos (right) decide to establish a cooperation for the manufacture of biscuits under the name "Hadjikyriacos Biscuit Industries".
The First Biscuits
Commencement of production of the first biscuit factory in Cyprus, under the trade name "FROU FROU", located in the manufacturing sector of Engomi, Nicosia.
The First Morning Coffee
The brothers begin production of the first Morning Coffee biscuits, the most popular biscuit in Cyprus to this day.
Plant Expansion
Due to increasing demand, the brothers decide to expand the factory and invest in new machines. The plant is expanded successfully to accommodate the installation of the first large continuous "Hecrona" biscuit line from Germany and automatic packing machines. This improves efficiency and increases output.
Exports Division
Intensification of export efforts on biscuits with corresponding growth in exports for the Company.
Cadbury
Exclusive representation for the import, marketing and distribution of Cadbury International, England. The photograph depicts Alkis H. Hadjikyriacos holding a Cadbury Fruit & Nut box from the first shipment of Cadbury chocolates in Cyprus.
Spinneys, Cyprus
Signing agreement to acquire Spinney's Cyprus Ltd, a distributor of international brands.
Golden Choice
Founding and commencement of production for the first breakfast cereal factory in Cyprus under the brand name "Golden Choice" in Egkomi, Nicosia.
Partnership with Bolton, Italy
Beginning of our partnership with the "Bolton Group" controller of popular brands such as Rio Mare and Neutro Roberts.
Factory Relocation
Relocation of the old factory located in the industrial area in Engomi, to the new one in the industrial area in Kokkinotrimithia. Following relocation, the company immediately commences production for biscuits and breakfast cereals at the new factory.
Handy Snacks Ltd.
Expansion of the group's brand portfolio through an agreement to buy Handy Snacks Ltd, a Cypriot based company mainly specializing in the manufacturing of potato chips and extruded and expanded snacks.
Paphos Expansion
Expansion of the Group's warehouse buildings in the province of Paphos to service the Paphos and Mountain regions of Cyprus.
Mon Ami
Acquisition of the Mon Ami brand by Euryka, specializing in the production of jellies, desserts and creams. Mon Ami now operates under Handy Snacks Ltd.
Company Anniversary
Historical anniversary for the first 50 years since the company's initial manufacturing operation, from 1965 to 2015. To celebrate this, the company launches a Limited Edition Retro Anniversary Tin filled with butter biscuits.
Bakandy's Industry
Acquisition of Bakandy's Indusrty, a Cypriot based company (and competitor at the time) specializing in the production of rusks, chocolates and biscuits. Today, Bakandy's operates under Handy Snacks Ltd.
Elafrokoutalies Development
Commencement of production of the new ready-made refrigerated dessert unit Mon Ami "Elafokoutalies" and trial launch of the first products.
Photovoltaics
Installation photovoltaic panels to reduce energy costs and protect the environment.
Factory Expansion
Commencement of factory expansion works to relocate Bakandy's industry and to assemble all our production activities.
Bio Greenlife
Production, certification and launch of new BioGreenlife organic wheat, wholewheat, rye and multigrain breads.