Papadopoulos sales exceed €250 million amid rising costs

Greek food manufacturer E. I. Papadopoulos SA reported that its annual sales exceeded €250 million in 2025, reaching €252.52 million, a 3.7% increase from the previous year. Despite this revenue growth, the company faced declining profitability due to rising operational costs. Net profits fell by 17.36% to €6.94 million, while pre-tax profits decreased by 12.95% to €8.68 million.

Cost pressures were driven by high prices for cocoa and cocoa derivatives, as well as increased expenses for energy, packaging, storage, and transport. Payroll costs also rose by 12.5% as the workforce expanded to 1,796 employees.

To support future growth, the company is implementing a €59.6 million investment in its Volos plant, which produces Caprice wafers. This project aims to modernize facilities, increase production capacity, and integrate automation through artificial intelligence and robotic systems. The company continues to focus on international expansion, maintaining a presence in over 50 markets.