Attica Takes the Lead in Health Food Industry

The Attica Region has entered dynamically in the health food sector. In recent years, more and more companies are innovating, using research and new practices to optimize products that are already in production, but also pioneering the production of new products that raise the standards in the global health food industry. 

Attica’s primary sector shows significant activity, studies show that this is due to the increased labour productivity, the proximity to the capital of Greece, Athens, which is a strong consumer center of country, the type of products produced, the relatively large agricultural land, and the use of modernization of production. High quality products, such as extra virgin olive oil, wine, pistachios, figs, floricultural, vegetables, honey, goat milk and meat and feta PDO are among the top products produced that create a competitive advantage for the region and promote a healthy diet. 

But is this shift of companies towards the production of healthy foods just a trend in order to expand their customer base, or is it something more? The answer is resounding and is given by the facts. Food awareness in Greece is not just a trend, it builds industries and Region of Attica is funding such business initiatives. 11 companies based in Attica are participating in FREE FROM expo that will take place in Amsterdam on the 23 and 24 November. Diets free from gluten, dairy products or animal products are mainstream diets and not rare choices anymore. Helios, pasta company and Gaia bakery from Attica know well the gluten free market and offer plenty of options to their clients. Companies as Telia Olive Oil, Tresors De Grece, Artion Greek Foods are producers or traders of premium extra virgin olive oil, while Hellas Quality Products of fresh garlic products and Olon Group offers a variety of superfoods. Carob based products from Raks Petrakis, sugar free bakery goods from Tsanos, organic biscuits from Dear Greece and Sesamis organic bars is all about processed food without any preservatives. Region of Attica has already built its powerful presence and is ascending rapidly on the world food industry sector.