Evga S.A. ( el, ΕΒΓΑ) is a large
Greek
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dairy
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product producer, with headquarters in
Piraeus
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, founded in 1934. The company produces
ice cream
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,
juices,
croissants
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and frozen
pastry
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products. EVGA exports to Europe and the USA, and produces products for third-party companies.
History
* In 1936 EVGA became the first company to produce standardised ice-cream in the Greek market.
* In 1988 the company joined the K. Filippou group and invested in mechanical equipment and manpower. It started producing juices and frozen bakery products. In 1991 EVGA started producing
pasteurised juices under the Refresh brand. In 1995 the company launched 0%+0%, ice cream with no fat or sugar and later sugar-free chocolate, and a range of long-life Refresh juices.
* EVGA won the 1996 Sial D’Or award for 0%+0% product line. BVQI certified EVGA according to
ISO 9002
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in 1996, and to
ISO 9001
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in 1997.
* On 1 January 1999 the company merged with Folie Croissants, with the new name European Milk and Flour Industry. In 2001 the Company acquired the Greek ice-cream and dessert manufacturing company and retail chain IGLOO. In 2006 the Company renewed the EVGA logo.
* In 2010,
Unilever
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and EVGA decided to collaborate in the Greek Ice Cream Sector.
Unilever Greece: Γιατί με την ΕΒΓΑ έχουμε όλο το χρόνο καλοκαίρι!
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Logo
Its logo has red text and a blue chevron above a red chevron.
See also
* List of companies in Greece
* Agno S.A.
* Delta S.A.
* Fage
References
External links
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Evga S.A. Company information
Businessweek
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Dairy products companies of Greece
Greek brands
Food and drink companies established in 1934
Manufacturing companies based in Athens
Greek companies established in 1934
Manufacturing companies established in 1934
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