Establishment of the sole proprietorship SOTIRIA MAVIDOU for the purpose of producing-bottling sugared fruit juices - lemon juice for cooking - soft drinks, etc. in Thessaloniki
Relocation to privately owned plot of land in Vasilika, Thessaloniki
The activity of producing - bottling vinegar is added
while there is intense export activity growth
The production of plastic bottles and caps begins, to enhance the company’s bottling department
Installation and implementation of certified ISO systems (9001 & 22000)
The building extension is completed, the production-storage spaces cover 1400m2
At the same time, new mechanical equipment is introduced to the bottling department and plastics department, and the production of moulds and PET bottles begins. The enterprise receives the Exports Award following a competition by the Thessaloniki Chamber of Handicrafts
Intergrate to IFS Standard
The R&D department of the company is created, leading to the development of 12 flavours of balsamic cream
The Galaxy export network is broadened to 12 countries.
The mustard production plant is completed and production starts on Galaxy premium mustard in a PET container. The goal of reducing plastic is achieved, by reducing the weight throughout the production of PET moulds & vinegar-lemon juice bottles, thus using up to 30 tons less plastic annually
The installation and start up of the solar power plant is carried out. The export network is expanding to 22 countries.
> Producing high-quality products with a high nutritional value
> Developing a network of partnerships, aiming to support the agri-food sector
> Partnerships between the company’s R&D department and academic entities for the development of innovative products
> Adapting to changes in the external environment and the demands of the times Focusing on consumers
In May 2022, the investment in the plastics production department was completed, resulting in the reduction in weight of the lemon & vinegar bottles, thus saving up to 30 tons of plastic annually
Our company’s contributions to the recycling system until February 2022 match the data of the Hellenic Recovery Recycling Corporation SA
The installation and start up of the solar power plant for self-generation and energy savings is carried out in 2023.
GALAXY-S.MAVIDOU & SONS G.P. is certified with the Corporate Responsibility Management System according to the SMETA model (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) of the SEDEX organisation (Supplier Ethical Data Exchange), as regards our performance in four pillars:
• Labour standards
• Health and safety
• Environment
• Business ethics
Galaxy participation in special cookery school seminars
Sponsorship of crew on boat participating in the Friendship Regatta 2018 & 2020 (photo)
The company stuff took place in the educational seminar BASIC LIFE SUPPORT. The training was given by the Greek Rescue Team and took place in the company’s premises during November 2021.
The company participated in SEVE’s initiative on employment issues and the closer connection of secondary education with entrepreneurship in schools of Thessaloniki.
The company’s staff participated in the BASIC LIFE SUPPORT training seminar. The training was conducted by the Hellenic Rescue Team at the company’s facilities in September 2025.
ANUGA COLOGNE 2017
PROD EXPO MOSCOW 2018
SALIMA BRNO 2018
SUMMER FANCY FOOD NEW YORK 2018
SIAL PARIS 2018
SIAL CHINA shangai 2018
ANU FOOD BEIJING 2018
ANUGA COLOGNE 2019
FOODEXPO ATHENS 2022
EXPOTROF ATHENS 2023
DETROP THESSALONIKI 2023
FOOD EXPO 2023
ANUGA COLOGNE 2023
FOOD EXPO 2024
PLMA AMSTERDAM 2024
FOOD EXPO 2025
PLMA AMSTERDAM 2025
PLMA CHICAGO 2025
ANUGA COLOGNE 2025
GULFOOD 2026
FOOD EXPO 2026