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Introducing the Zivana LOEL Collector’s Series in collaboration with the distinguished Cypriot artist Hambis Tsangaris. This series is a celebration of the art of printmaking, Cypriot culture, and tradition, combining the exceptional quality of the spirit with the beautiful creations of the artist. 

The series was presented for the first time, at an event held with great success on Friday 20^th October, at the Hambis Municipal Museum of Printmaking in Nicosia.

The limited-edition series consists of three new distinct bottles, printed directly onto glass, featuring a unique tribute to Hambis Tsangaris’ art. Zivana LOEL, known for its authenticity and commitment to quality, has rightfully been recognized as a national product beloved by Cypriots since 1996, as well as an ambassador for Cyprus abroad. The limited series featuring Hambis Tsangaris’ work is another step towards promoting art, culture, and Cyprus’ heritage. Τhe collection is available in selected supermarkets and wine stores.

Two state-of-the-art GREE air purifiers were delivered to the Pediatric Oncology – Pediatric Hematology Clinic of the Archbishop Makarios III Hospital by the Laiko Group and Masterstar Trading Ltd, exclusive representatives of GREE air conditioners in Cyprus.

The donation was made in collaboration with the Alkinoos Artemiou Foundation, for children with oncological and hematological diseases. The donation is part of Laiko Group’s corporate social responsibility actions of and its wider contribution to society, demonstrating, in practice, support of our fellow human beings and children in particular.

The consolidated results of 2021, but also the general course of recent years, were reviewed by the General Assembly of LAIKO Group held on December 14, 2022.

The Vice-President of the Board of Directors, Mr. Nikos Ioannou, in his speech, underlined that “Amidst the prolonged difficult conditions, we value as very important the fact that our Group, LAIKO Group, managed to maintain its profitability in its entirety. It makes us confident that with hard work, despite the difficult circumstances we found ourselves in, better days will be a reality for us”.

It is noted that in 2021 the Group presented profits after tax of €2,041 million compared to €1,598 million in 2020.

Among the most important achievements of the Group for 2021, special mention was made on the building upgrade and strengthening of the equipment of the factory for the production of snacks and sweets, the launch of LAIKO COFFEE in capsules, the start of the production of the espresso coffee products of the new LUNO series, the launch on the market of the two new wine ranges with the names MORPHES and POLYPHEMUS, the celebration of the 25 years since the production of the first legal Zivania in the history of the Cypriot Distillery of ZIVANA LOEL, as well as the continuous increase of the share of GREE air conditioners in the Cypriot market.

The Vice President of the Group thanked the Board of Directors, the Management Team and all the staff of the Company for the great effort they have put in all this time. At the same time, he thanked the thousands of shareholders for the patience and trust they show in the Board of Directors, but also the thousands of customers who over time embrace and trust the products of the LAIKO Group.

The General Assembly finally elected the new Boards of Directors for the companies of the Group.

The inauguration of the new LOEL winery in Ayios Silas, Limassol took place on Wednesday 22^nd June.

The new facilities, equipped with the latest innovative equipment, can handle the simultaneous production of large industrial quantities as well as micro-vinification of fine grape varieties. The objectives of the new winery are the further study and promotion of Cypriot wines using native grape varieties and the production of high quality products. The opening ceremony was performed by the Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment, Mr. Kostas Kadis in the presence of a large number of guests across a wide spectrum of business, politics, local government, the wine industry and wine growers.

In his opening welcome, the General Manager Kyriakos Hatzitofis said, among other things, that ‘for almost 80 years, LOEL has been a protagonist in the history of wine and spirits production in Cyprus.’ At the same time, he said that ‘the company since its creation, has been the most consistent supporter of winegrowers and workers, since LOEL itself is a creation of working class struggles for better conditions for the utilization of their grapes. With the same commitment, LOEL has served Cypriot tradition by highlighting the unique products of our country.’

Guests had the opportunity to taste the new award winning wines and tour the Winery’s new facilities.

LOEL Winery, will present its new wines (MORFES / POLYPHEMUS), the No1 Zivania of Cyprus (ZIVANA LOEL) and the unique in its kind COMMANDARIA ALASIA, at the Prowein Trade Fair in Dusseldorf, Germany (15-17 May 2022). Hall 11/A15. LOEL will be represented at the Trade fair by LAIKO Group Commercial Manager Mr.Pavlos Nicolaides and the Winery Manager Mr.Charalambos Pittakas.

Our love for coffee is unmatched!
Our desire to share our knowledge and experience, gave birth to this new idea.
And so LUNO was born.
The raw materials that we carefully select, combined with our excellent quality control, guarantee that the LUNO coffee blends are of the highest consistent quality as well as unique.
The secret lies in the balance. A skilled balance of flavour and aromas unlocked in order to revitalize our customers. High quality blends, with carefully selected coffee beans, roasted to perfection for a consistent quality result. An approach with attention to quality and detail.

See Luno website https://www.lunocoffee.com/

Laiko Group participates in the Anuga 2021 exhibition which will take place on 09/10/2021 until 13/10/2021 in Cologne, Germany. We will be in Hall 7 (spirits), stand E057.

PRESS RELEASE
04/10/2021

25 Years Zivana LOEL – 25 Years The First in Cyprus! In a brilliant event, LOEL celebrated, with friends and associates, the 25 years of presence in the market as the First Zivana in Cyprus, Zivanas LOEL. A unique distillate that, since 1996, has rightly been recognized as a national product, loved by Cypriots and considered the ambassador of Cyprus abroad.

On Tuesday, September 28, at the Sculpture Park of Filippos Yiapanis, in Fasoula, Limassol, friends and lovers of Zivana gathered and traveled back in time to learn its history and secrets.

In his speech, the General Manager of LOEL, Kyriakos Hadjittofis pointed out that ‘The 25 years of success of Zivana LOEL, give the opportunity for a series of events that aim to make even more known to the Cypriot consumer, our authentic and unique Zivania and pleasant taste that characterizes it. This will be done in various ways, through individual events, advertising campaigns and screenings that will cover the next semester ‘.

During the event, two new productions were presented with the seal of quality of Zivana LOEL, the collectibles, Special Edition and Limited Edition. They are both products from aged and specially processed spirits, made with the experience and taste of distillation craftsmen, from selected Cypriot grapes of fine varieties.

The Limited Edition will be released aged, in special packaging in 2500 numbered packages. A unique gift for the collectors of the genre but also for the upcoming Christmas and New Year celebrations.

The Special Edition is about Zivana LOEL specially made from the finest spirits that LOEL aims to reach the last fan of Zivana. This collectible package will be the drink at every festive table, at every beautiful moment with the company of friends.

In this way, concluded Mr. Hadjittofis, LOEL, honors the hard work and sweat of the Cypriot viticulturist, whom we support unceasingly, both in the easy and in the difficult. Above all, it honors its rich history and the pioneering workers and farmers, who almost 80 years ago laid the foundations for this strong edifice. The difficulties and adversities that preceded, did not stop the road to success. Successes that bring Zivana LOEL firmly to the forefront of consumer preference.

The LOEL family warmly thanks the attendees, not only for their presence at the beautiful event but also for their support of Zivana LOEL, which with passion, passion and pride, is prepared for 25 years, creating unique moments for each of us.

Happy Birthday to the First of Cyprus !!

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Presenting Alasia Commandaria

On September 21, 2021, the presentation of the renewed appearance of Alasia Commandaria took place at the new LOEL winery in Agios Silas, in Limassol.

Present at this presentation were important customers and fans of Commandaria where they were informed by the Production Manager of LOEL, Mr. Charalambos Pittakas, about the history and the way of production of Commandaria Alasia.

Attendees had the opportunity to try the two Commandaria, the obsolete of 2005 and the Commandaria of 2017.