VIOLAR S.A. was founded in 1955 in Greece by the Markou family. The company produces and processes Cotton, Cereals, Quinoa, Animal Feed, and other Agricultural Products, upholding the family’s longstanding commitment to high quality and reliability in both domestic and international markets. Our headquarters are located in Achillion, Larissa, with additional facilities in Velestino, Melissochori, and Gefyra, Thessaloniki.

This cultivation adheres to the European Union’s Common Agricultural Policy standards, and the product is further certified under the GLOBALG.A.P. standard.

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Quinoa cultivation boasts a minimal water footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.

Quinoa cultivation boasts a minimal water footprint and greenhouse gas emissions.

  • It’s a profitable crop compared to other cereals

  • Requires minimal technical expertise from farmers

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A strong point at the production level is the fact that quinoa is more profitable than other cereals, while the know-how required of growers is not sophisticated, since it is quite similar to that required for the cultivation of other cereals. The resistance of the plant to specific factors related to the soil (drought, salinity, etc.) further helps the cultivation.