HISTORY

The story of the Vezyroglou family is more than just a chronological business record. It is a living bond with the land that spans over a century, driven by a profound passion for cultivation and a constant pursuit of agricultural innovation.

1914

In the early 20th century, the Vezyroglou family thrived as prominent citizens in Magnesia, Asia Minor (near Smyrna). In 1914, Giagkos Vezyroglou exchanged his estate in Magnesia for the land property located near present-day Alexandreia, Imathia.

1922

After the occupation of Smyrna in 1922, the Vezyroglou family arrived from Magnesia in Asia Minor to Skinas, Alexandria, Imathia. Most of the farm during the 1930s was expropriated by the Greek State and the rest (approximately 130 hectares) was divided between Antonis Vezyroglou, his two brothers and his sister. Antonis developed his own farm, the "Skinas Farm" as it is called until today, which has been a reference point in the area.

1930

Operated the first grain harvester in Macedonia.

1930

The first cotton cultivation trials in the area of Macedonia took place.

1960

The first sugarbeet trials and the first sugarbeet cultivation in Greece were conducted.

1965

The first cotton picking machine in Greece was launched.

1975

The first automatic irrigation system in Greece was used.

1975

The first automatic sugarbeet harvester in Greece was launched.

1985

The largest apple and pear orchard in Greece was established in the 1980s (25 hectares).

1995

The largest asparagus farm in Greece was established in the 1990s (16 hectares).

2006

Yiannis and Antonis Vezyroglou (representing the third and fourth generations) execute a strategic shift in the Farm’s production model, focusing on high-value vegetable crops. They establish 'Antonis Vezyroglou & Co.’ with the vision of creating a fully vertically integrated unit for the production, processing, and distribution of fresh vegetables.