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Krinos Canada Proudly Sponsors Rising Star Athlete & U16 Canadian Alpine Ski Team Member, Elena Deda.

At Krinos Canada, we believe in the power of heritage, passion, and perseverance—and few stories embody that spirit more than that of Elena Deda, the 16-year-old alpine skiing sensation and proud member of the Canadian National Alpine Ski Team.

We are thrilled to announce our official sponsorship of Elena, a rising star whose dedication to excellence—on and off the slopes—is nothing short of inspiring. Born in Northern Greece and raised in Vancouver, Elena began skiing at the age of three and has been making tracks toward greatness ever since. A  B.C. Provincial Champion and reigning Western Canadian Overall Champion for both 2024 and 2025, her achievements reflect the same values that drive everything we do at Krinos: pride in your roots, relentless effort, and a bold vision for the future.

Elena is also a standout scholar, having earned the prestigious Piper Award for academic excellence in grades 8 and 9—a testament to her discipline and drive.

“Elena’s journey is a shining example of how cultural roots and personal ambition can come together to achieve extraordinary things,” says Alexander Georgiadis, President of Krinos Canada. “We are proud to support her as she carries the strength of Greek-Canadian identity onto the world stage.”

This partnership is more than a sponsorship—it’s a celebration of community, culture, and possibility. As Elena trains, competes, and inspires the next generation, we’ll be cheering her on every step of the way.

Stay tuned for more from Elena’s journey as she continues to push boundaries and break barriers with the same heart and heritage that connect us all!

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Krinos Canada Proud Sponsor of 2024 Greek Day on Broadway in Vancouver

As a proud sponsor of the 2024 Greek Day on Broadway in Vancouver, Krinos Canada was thrilled to be a sponsor for this milestone year, celebrating 50 years of culture and community. This year’s event attracted over 100,000 people, bringing the heart of Greek culture to the vibrant streets of Kitsilano. The festival featured authentic Greek food, live music, traditional dance performances, and interactive activities that filled the day with energy and joy. Attendees included British Columbia Premier David Eby and Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim.

 

 

To learn more about the event visit: https://www.greekday.com/

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Krinos Celebrates the Opening of their new Facility in BC

On June 1st, Krinos Canada, together with special guests, customers and suppliers from all over Canada, celebrated the grand opening of their new state-of-the-art facility in Delta, BC. The celebration featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, guided tours of the facility, followed by a lunch reception.

 About the New Facility:

The new 30,000 square-foot facility is equipped with cutting-edge technology and freezer, fridge and dry storage to streamline operations, from warehousing and distribution to quality control. This +$20 million investment underscores Krinos Canada’s commitment to excellence, sustainability, and innovation in the food industry.

“We are incredibly proud to open our new Delta facility,” said Alexander Georgiadis, President of Krinos Canada. “This expansion reinforces our dedication to providing Canadians with premium Greek food products. Our new location will enable us to meet the increasing demand for our products while maintaining the high standards our customers have come to expect.”

 

About Krinos Canada:

In 1965, Krinos opened its doors in Montreal, Quebec. Soon after, they established their facility and head office in Concord, Ontario. In 2006 also physically expanded to the West with a warehouse facility in Vancouver.  Family owned and operated for over 50 years, Krinos is the largest manufacturer, importer and distributor of new and traditional premium Greek foods in Canada.

Aside from the widely known and loved feta and fillo products, Krinos imports and manufactures over 500 frozen, refrigerated and dry foods including specialty cheeses, olive oil, pasta, beans, peppers, condiments and confectionery items.

As the trusted brand for premium Greek foods in Canada, Krinos products can be found across the country in local supermarkets, gourmet food shops, ethnic markets, hotels, restaurants and top food service establishments. Over the years, Krinos has expanded with distribution networks and production facilities in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Edmonton.

 

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What’s in Store with Marissa Papakonstantinou : Krinos Twister’s Production Facility

Hey everyone, it’s Paralympic medalist sprinter and Canadian record holder Marissa Papaconstantinou! I’m proud to continue exploring my Greek heritage in partnership with Krinos Canada by visiting some amazing spots around the country.

As someone whose always on the go, from training, to charitable events, to speaking engagements, it can be tough to squeeze in the time to fuel my body the right way. I often put a quick crumble of Krinos Feta over salads to add a Mediterranean boost to my day, but when I’m craving something a little more, Krinos Fillo Twisters are my go-to!

To learn how the golden, flaky goodness is made, I met up with Peter Gekas, who along with his brother Bill, own and operate the Krinos Fillo Twister  Production Facility. What is now a 26,000 square foot facility just off Toronto’s Highway 7 had humble beginnings, when Peter’s parents opened a small bakery on the Danforth in 1979.

At the time, the local market wasn’t familiar with Mediterranean flavours like bougatsa (custard) or spanakopita (spinach and feta cheese pies), so Peter’s parents started out by making and selling apple pies. As a way to introduce customers to the traditional Greek pastries, they gave them away as free samples to their apple pie customers. Customers quickly fell in love with both the new and traditional flavours and the business took off from there!

Even though they are feeding mouths across the country now, the recipes and techniques used in the facility will always be rooted in his mother’s homemade methods.

“When we opened our first bakery, we were able to share our family staple with not just other Greek people, not just other Mediterranean people, but with a diverse group of individuals and cultures in Canada.” said Peter. 

On the production line today were the vegetarian-friendly Spinach and Feta Cheese Snack Size Twisters…it smelled as good as you think in there! It was amazing to see the process starting out from a 100kg block of fillo dough, to thin sheets of fillo, ready to be hand-rolled and hand-packed to perfection.

Over the years, they’ve introduced new fillings to the mix like Blueberry Pomegranate and Sautéed Ground Beef, taking inspiration from Canadian food culture and adding their own twist to it.

That’s all from me for now! Make sure to stay tuned for my next visit on the Krinos Canada Kitchen Blog.

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What’s in Store with Marissa Papaconstantinou: Pusateri’s Avenue Rd

Hey everyone, it’s Paralympic medalist sprinter and Canadian record holder Marissa Papaconstantinou! I’m proud to continue exploring my Greek heritage in partnership with Krinos Canada by visiting some amazing spots around the country spreading #FetaCulture.

Now that I’m well into my training program for the 2024 Paralympics in Paris, France, I’ve had to lay off my favourite sweets & indulgences. But, that hasn’t stopped my coach Bob Westman from teasing us during our tough practices, snacking on a cupcake or two. He’s got a huge sweet tooth and one his favourite spots to fulfill confectionary dreams is at Pusateri’s Fine Foods, so I had to check it out!

I visited their flagship location on Avenue Road in Toronto, Ontario to meet up with Pusateri’s marketing lead, Paolo Pusateri. It’s where it all started for them in 1963 when Paolo’s grandfather, Cosimo, had a vision for a neighbourhood shop that provided the best food combined with best shopping experience.

The family calls Sicily, Italy home and the Mediterranean influence on the product selection is evident here right up to the Krinos Feta Cheese they feature on retail shelves and also use in their delectable ready-to-eat foods.

“Well, Krinos is a staple. You can’t really get better local quality. They have amazing feta made from Canadian milk.” mentioned Paolo. He tells me that Pusateri’s spends a lot of time sourcing only the best products, working with local vendors and international producers to create a fresh emporium of gourmet goods.

One of Paolo’s favourite ways to use Krinos Feta Cheese is that TikTok famous pasta recipe…one of my go to’s too for quick and tasty fuel after a long day of training. That’s all from me for now! Make sure to stay tuned for my next visit on the Krinos Canada Kitchen Blog.