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Producing High Quality Dairy Products by Using Modern Fully Automated Processing Systems
Summary
EAFRD support was used to improve the competitiveness of a dairy processing unit in Cyprus through a business expansion operation that involved the construction of new dedicated facilities and the installation of fully automated processing systems.
Background
Mr Stelios Stylianou, is the founder of the milk processing industry “Zita LTD". After his studies on milk processing in Greece he returned to Cyprus to work at the local industries. However, the existing dairy plants were mostly family businesses and there were no opportunities for further development. After acquiring the necessary expertise and experience by working in a major dairy company in Greece, he decided to build a small independent dairy plant in Paphos, Cyprus in 1986.
Objective
In 2004 the unit was renovated and in the period 2008-2010 it was expanded with the construction of new buildings, which were equipped with modern milk processing systems. The project aimed to achieve production of high quality dairy products according to the European Standards, by using fully automated systems.
Main activities
The project activities included the construction of new buildings for the expansion of the dairy plant and procurement and installation of modern milk processing systems.
Results & Benefits
With this project the company increased the productivity of the unit, became fully compliant with the highest quality standards (implementation of HACCP and other systems) and ensured full compliance with the laws for dairy production, through the complete mechanisation of the production process, while it reduced the number of workers required.
Lessons learnt
The implementation of various quality control systems (HACCP), the use of modern and efficient equipment, the facilitation of the works of the dairy production.
Region
Kypros / Kibris
RDP Territory
Cyprus
Total project cost (€)
850 000
Project website
Contact name
Zita Dairies Industry Ltd
Telephone
+357 26953696 / +357 26818001
Languages for contact
English, Greek
At a glance
Country
Cyprus
Final beneficiary type
Non-farm or non-forest entreprises
Budget range
> €500 000
Start date:
01/01/2008
End Date:
30/12/2010
Theme / Measure:
Competitiveness of Agriculture & Forestry
Restructuring, developing physical potential, and promoting innovation
123. Adding value to agricultural and forestry products
Keywords:
Dairy sector, Milk, Modernisation
Last update
16/05/2012