Violanta

Violanta (ΒΙΟΛΑΝΤΑ Α.Ε.) is a Greek food company specialising in biscuits, cookies, cereals and snack bars. It was founded on 28 May 2003 by Konstantinos Tziorziosis with the aim of producing biscuits and pasta, and is headquartered in Trikala, Greece. The company grew out of a neighbourhood bakery and has become one of the leading biscuit makers in Greece, competing with established players such as Papadopoulou and Elbisco. Its turnover has exceeded 40 million euros, and its products are sold in approximately 40 countries outside Greece. Violanta operates two factories. The head office and one plant are located at the 6th km of the Trikala–Karditsa road in Trikala, while a second factory — marketed as "The Eco Friendly Biscuit Factory" — is at the 14th km of the Larissa–Makrychori road in Larissa. The Larissa plant is notable for being the first chimney-free biscuit factory in the world, reflecting the company's emphasis on environmental responsibility. Violanta also maintains sales branches in Athens (Acharnes) and Thessaloniki (Kalochori). The company's product portfolio includes biscuits, cookies and seasonal items, cereals and bars, and bulk products. Among its best-known brands are Bianca, described as the first closed filled biscuit in Europe and a popular coffee companion in Greece, and Fingers, crunchy biscuits dipped in chocolate. Other lines include Vromis biscuits in flavours such as honey, coconut, cranberries and chocolate pieces, Zea (spelt) biscuits inspired by ancient Greek tradition, and Zero Cookies filled sugar-free biscuits. Violanta also runs the "Green" initiative and a corporate social responsibility programme focused on sustainability and local communities. Violanta remains a private Greek company. Its growth has been driven by new product launches, strong relationships with distribution partners, and expanding international activities. In January 2026 the company suffered a fatal explosion at its main factory, an event that has raised questions about safety measures. Despite this, Violanta continues to operate as a significant player in the Greek and international biscuit market.

Violanta was founded on 28 May 2003 by Konstantinos Tziorziosis as a Greek food company focused on the production of biscuits and pasta. It began as a neighbourhood bakery and gradually expanded into an industrial biscuit manufacturer. The company is headquartered in Trikala, Greece, and over the years established itself as one of the central players in the Greek biscuit market, competing with Papadopoulou and Elbisco. Its turnover grew to exceed 40 million euros, and its products reached approximately 40 countries outside Greece. Violanta operates two factories: the head office and one plant at the 6th km of the Trikala–Karditsa road in Trikala, and a second factory at the 14th km of the Larissa–Makrychori road in Larissa, branded as "The Eco Friendly Biscuit Factory". The Larissa plant is described as the first chimney-free biscuit factory in the world, reflecting the company's commitment to sustainability. The company also has sales branches in Athens (Acharnes) and Thessaloniki (Kalochori). Product innovation has been a key driver of growth. Violanta launched Bianca, described as the first closed filled biscuit in Europe, which became a popular coffee companion in Greece. Other notable launches include Fingers, crunchy biscuits dipped in chocolate; Vromis biscuits in various flavours; Zea biscuits made with spelt flour; and Zero Cookies filled sugar-free biscuits. The company also runs a "Green" initiative and a corporate social responsibility programme focused on environmental policy and support for local communities. In January 2026, a fatal explosion at the main factory killed five workers, raising serious questions about safety measures. The company continues to operate and remains a significant private Greek biscuit manufacturer.

• Violanta founded by Konstantinos Tziorziosis in Trikala, Greece.

• Explosion at the main factory kills five workers.

Quality, innovation and environmental responsibility in Greek biscuit manufacturing.

• Bianca

  The first closed filled biscuit in Europe, became the most popular coffee companion for Greeks.

• Fingers

  Crunchy biscuits dipped in rich chocolate.

• Vromis Biscuits

  Biscuits in a variety of flavours including honey, coconut, cranberries and chocolate pieces.

• Zea Biscuits

  Biscuits made with nutritious spelt flour, bringing the tradition of Ancient Greece to today.

• Zero Cookies Filled

  Filled biscuits without sugar.

• 2026 factory explosion

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