the new center also houses one of Romania’s largest high-bay cold storage facilities designed to reduce energy consumption significantly The high-bay warehouse has a capacity of over 32,000 pallets and is equipped with the most advanced temperature control systems (2-4°C) which helps optimize resource usage and reduce the carbon footprint of the entire logistics process ”The new logistics center in Brașov County represents a strategic investment for Olympus and a significant step towards a greener future We are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and this project fully reflects our pledge to implement sustainable technologies that support a cleaner environment From reducing energy consumption to optimizing space every detail has been designed to maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact,” added Dimitrios Kelas General Manager of Fabrica de Lapte Brașov The new logistics center in Brașov will serve both the local market and all the countries where Olympus dairy products made in Romania are exported the new logistics hub will be fully operational and integrated with the nearby dairy factory further strengthening the group’s position as a leader in the food industry and a pioneer of sustainable development This new facility is part of Hellenic Dairies Group’s commitment to develop a sustainable business in all the countries where the company in present Hellenic Dairies, the parent company of Olympus, has been operating in Romania for over 25 years, continuously investing in regional development. The Olympus dairy plant in Hălchiu, Brașov County, was inaugurated in 2011 and serves both the local market and international exports. Hellenic Dairies is a family-owned business now in its third generation of dairy producers with operations in 47 countries around the globe Olympus operates ten factories across four countries (Greece We use cookies for keeping our website reliable and secure providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker The dairy producer Olympus is expanding its product portfolio and launches the new Stragghisto Greek yogurt on the local market following an investment of over EUR 20 million in a new production line in Halchiu plant in Brasov Stragghisto reveals a traditional Greek yoghurt recipe and is available in three variants: 0% “With this new production line, we enrich our product portfolio and deliver Stragghisto to consumers, a completely new and authentic product, made according to a traditional recipe from the heart of Greece. We are pleased to announce its availability on the Romanian market and dedicate it to all lovers of quality dairy products, “said Athanasios Giannousis, commercial director of Olympus Romania. Olympus was the first dairy producer to launch Greek yoghurt on the local market in 2011 turning it into a brand-name branded product which is among the top consumer preferences within the category Yogurt is entirely intended for domestic consumption and is distributed in most large chain stores across the country The Olympus Group has been present in Romania since 1999 Olympus’s total investment in Romania amounted to EUR 130 million owned by a family of third generation dairy farmers and operates in 43 countries around the world Olympus has five production units in three countries (Greece which produce a full range of dairy and natural juices will start in October the works for the construction of a new PV park The construction of the park represents the company’s fourth project in Romania and will involve an investment of 50 million euros and the Teius PV project represents another step on this road This park is only the beginning of what is next for our plans in Romania having a pipeline of energy projects of approximately 4GW by investing in renewable energy solutions we are not only helping to mitigate the global climate challenge which makes us very happy and motivates us to continue in this direction” The PV park from Teius is the fourth renewable energy project developed by Eurowind Energy in Romania the company having 12 operational energy parks in Europe with a capacity of 100 MW The other local projects are the photovoltaic parks from Halchiu Măgurele (both built in 2013) and Pufesti (built in 2012) the PV park in Teius will be developed on 80 hectares of land and will have 119,184 photovoltaic modules the new project will be able to supply electricity annually for up to 30,050 households Eurowind Energy will retain ownership of the photovoltaic park The new agrovoltaic park from Teius will combine the production of electricity from renewable sources (photovoltaic panels) with agriculture thus contributing to the development of the area both in terms of energy and agricultural activities 130 owners will be able to use the 80 hectares of land on which the park is built for agricultural purposes With a very high potential for development around the world the concept of agrovoltaic project involves the sharing of the same area of land for both solar PV energy production and agriculture thus maximizing the available resources and contributing to the mitigation of climate effects which celebrates cultural heritage through classical music   70 musicians from eight countries will delight the audience every evening SoNoRo Musikland will reach five new venues this year compared to previous editions: Casa Mureşenilor and Centrul Cultural Apollonia in Braşov Critz Cross in Criţ and the fortified church in Saschiz The SoNoRo Festival is an annual classical music festival that takes place across Romania The festival includes a variety of concerts from solo recitals to chamber music performances to orchestral concerts The festival also includes educational events The SoNoRo Festival has featured some of the world’s leading classical musicians, including Pinchas Zukerman, Joshua Bell, and Radu Lupu. The festival has also been praised for its innovative programming, which has included concerts in unusual venues, such as castles and churches. The SoNoRo Festival is a major cultural event in Romania and it attracts visitors from all over the world The festival is a celebration of classical music and it provides a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of this art form in a stunning setting Dairy maker Olympus uses its milk factory from Halchiu The milk factory constructions from Halchiu was finished in 2011 with a greenfield investments estimated at EUR 55 million The factory has a surface of 25,000 square meters and has a modern technology for the reception and processing of milk at European level as well as technology for packaging of the finished products The milk factory started in 2011 with 90 employees and a reception capacity of milk up to 40,000 liters/hours At five years from the opening, the milk factory from Halchiu functions at 60 percent total capacity, which represents one of the most developed dairy products factory in Europe. In 2016, the factory has almost 350 employees, as a result of the local development and the demand on the dairy market. new production lines were opened for different products range the most important one being the biogas line the company invested around EUR 100 million in production lines providing social media features and to analyse how our website is used.