Pantelis Panteliadis and his wife Ourania founded an organization that symbolizes their optimism, knowledge, effort, and determination to achieve the best possible result. This is how Optima was born, bringing with it the expertise, experience, and drive they gained from the food industry, their studies, and professional careers in Vienna and Hamburg.

With its first offices in the Athens Tower, Optima began its dynamic journey, which soon led to its privately owned facilities in Metamorfosi, Attica.

Starting with the import of canned meat and evaporated milk, in 1979 Optima launched Adoro, making a dynamic entry into the cheese category. With products such as Adoro Creamy Gouda, Adoro Light 10, Adoro Butter, and its exceptional cream products, the brand has followed a remarkable path, winning consumer preference.

In the same year, the historic Kerrygold Regato PDO was introduced to Greece for the first time—a cheese known for its unique taste, golden color, and Irish heritage.

Kerrygold Regato PDO became the first cheese to be advertised on Greek television, establishing its position in the market.

Later, the Kerrygold brand expanded to include Cheddar products and the children’s cheese Tirotrella.

In 1995, Optima acquired the exclusive distribution rights for EPIROS cheeses.

In 1997, the company proceeded with the acquisition of EPIROS and shifted its focus exclusively to dairy products. The first EPIROS products were PDO Feta, PDO Kefalograviera, and mizithra. Since then, the range has expanded to include white brined cheeses, whey cheeses, yellow cheeses, spreadable products, traditional butters, cheese triangles, and innovative oat bars with whey protein.

Dirollo is launched, a beloved cheese brand with low fat content, just 17%. It is made with a unique recipe combining cow’s, sheep’s and goat’s milk.

Its high-quality products, with their unique and rich flavor, combined with reduced fat and distinctive nutritional value, have made Dirollo an essential part of a balanced and flavorful diet.

Logadi joins the Optima family — a delicious yellow cheese for toast with rich flavor and low fat, just 17%. It’s made with a unique recipe using cow’s, sheep’s, and goat’s milk.

Optima adds to its family the kaseri LEVETI PDO, an authentic cheese made from 100% sheep’s and goat’s milk, honoring the values of cheesemaking tradition.

Katiki Domokou “Oreines Plagies” joins the Optima family, along with its production unit in Domokos. This fresh, spreadable traditional PDO cheese boasts a rich flavor, high protein content and just 13%fat.

In 2019, Optima established the pioneering EPIRUS Farm in Kampi, Arta, spanning 47-stremmata (approx. 11.6 acres).

Its design incorporates best practices from sheep and goat farms in Greece and abroad, making it one of the most modern and innovative farms of its kind.

Taking another step forward with an even greater commitment to quality, the DOMOKOS Farm also begins its operation.

With over 50 years of experience, Optima has established itself as the No.1 cheese company in the Greek market, while also maintaining a strong export presence.

It continuously invests in the evolution and development of its products to meet the nutritional needs of the modern consumer.