The Charalambides Christis Company provided a moving tribute to its roots at the launch of its 80th anniversary celebrations of Charalambides Fresh Cypriot Milk. Eight decades of quality and earning the trust of the brand’s consumers were showcased via a retrospective of this historic journey.

The event was held at the iconic Old Nicosia Municipal Hall, heralding the significance of the historic anniversary. In the presence of Ministers, government officials, senior officials and media representatives, the event launched a celebration of 80 years of contribution to Cypriot society, the economy and people’s lives. A highlight of the event was the announcement that the iconic “Charalambides” signature on Fresh Cypriot Milk would return, in tribute to the trust and love connecting the Company with its consumers.

Within the context of the 80th anniversary, a special event was also held at the premises of Charalambides Christis, with the symbolic participation of 80 employees of the company.

A journey of 80 years

The Company’s journey began modestly – relying on a cow in the backyard of the Charalambides family – yet evolved into the largest, longest-lasting dairy company in the country. Today, Charalambides Christis is a leader in food production and distribution, as well as a prominent exporter, bringing Cypriot products to international markets.

The historical journey of the Company was presented through an impressive retrospective, which, utilising unpublished archival material, brought memories to life and honoured the people who had contributed to the legacy. As part of the event, the 80th anniversary logo was presented alongside the logo of the iconic “Charalambides” signature on Fresh Cypriot Milk.

A symbol of quality and social contribution

On behalf of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, the event was welcomed by Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry George Papanastasiou, who referred to Charalambides Christis’ long-standing contribution, as the Company “that has become synonymous with quality, tradition and authentic flavours that accompany the everyday life of Cypriots, becoming a pillar of the Cypriot food industry and enhancing its international competitiveness”.

Thanking Charalambides Christis for the invitation to celebrate 80 years of the Company’s success, and wishing its staff and management the best, Minister Papanastasiou assured the island’s business community that the government is and will remain at its side.

Thereafter, Charalambides Christis CEO Marios Constantinou, described the anniversary celebration as historic, stressing with pride that “today, we celebrate the extended family of Charalambides Christis: our people, our human capital, who, with passion, diligence and dedication, have preserved and keep alive the valuable heritage of the company”.

Historic “Charalambides” fresh milk signature uniting generations

For her part, the Company’s Marketing and Corporate Image Manager, Sotiroula Sotiriou, announced the return of the historic “Charalambides” signature on fresh milk. “It is a decision that holds special symbolism and love for all the Cypriots who have chosen us, trusted us and embraced us for 80 years,” she said. “The eight decades we have been together are not just a number, they are a shared journey of life, trust and love, which drives us to evolve, thanks to our deep and unbreakable connection with our consumers, the people of our country,” she added.

The Company’s Chairman of the Board of Directors, Alexis Charalambides, also expressed his appreciation and pride at the milestone. “I would like to thank, from the bottom of my heart, all who encircle our family – and there are many,” he noted.

“They are all those who work with us, directly or indirectly – with our company and our products, and all those who have trusted us for 80 years. But also all who participate in, and are embraced by, our Company’s social solidarity programmes,” he continued, pledging that “we will continue to lead in an even more human-centred approach, to evolve and create opportunities for the common good, for the good of our country”.