Sofia beekeeping

The business’s history begins in 1980 when Panagiotis Sofias, starting with a few beehives, decided to pursue beekeeping professionally.

From those few hives, the operation expanded significantly, managing 300 hives. Subsequently, his sons Christoforos and Zisis Sofias also joined, captivated by the fascinating world of bees and having a passion for this work. Together, they currently manage 1500 beehives, including 1000 queen cell production hives.

Every year, they travel across Greece chasing blooms such as pine, fir, oak, etc. Their annual honey production ranges from 15 to 25 tons depending on weather conditions.

The business’s history begins in 1980 when Panagiotis Sofias, starting with a few beehives, decided to pursue beekeeping professionally.

From those few hives, the operation expanded significantly, managing 300 hives. Subsequently, his sons Christoforos and Zisis Sofias also joined, captivated by the fascinating world of bees and having a passion for this work. Together, they currently manage 1500 beehives, including 1000 queen cell production hives.

Every year, they travel across Greece chasing blooms such as pine, fir, oak, etc. Their annual honey production ranges from 15 to 25 tons depending on weather conditions.

The beekeeping family has also progressed in marketing. They have established a packaging facility in Grika, Thesprotia, certified with HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and ISO (International Organization for Standardization) standards.

Their product range includes honey, pollen, royal jelly, beeswax, ointments, and propolis.

Additionally, they offer queens and bee colonies for beekeepers.