THE COMPANY
In 1955, Konstantinos Toskoudis, the founder of Suntos SA, entered into the raisin processing, standardization and exporting business by building a privately-owned raisin factory in the city of Heraklion, Crete.
In 1981, a state-of-the-art privately-owned unit was built in the industrial area, on a plot of land of 15,000 sq.m. There, raisins are processed, standardized and packaged.
Its state-of-the-art machinery, with production capability of up to 30 tonnes/8 hrs, guarantees consistent product quality.
There is a complete production line consisting of laundry, sulphiting room, furnace, sorting screens, stemming machines, laser machines, automatic weighing systems, formulator machines and state-of-the-art electronic machines that control impurities such as metal objects, etc..
Strict continuous quality controls during production by experienced staff ensure the high quality of the final product.
Our customers throughout Europe, many of whom are large factories such as chocolate factories, bread factories, etc. have endorsed us as their partners and suppliers on account of the high quality and hygienic conditions of our factory.
Apart from the export sector, the company is also active in the domestic Greek market, with impressively increasing annual growth rates.
Raisins are now among the healthiest and most natural products, without preservatives or dyes, which should be made widely known to consumers considering its relatively cheap cost over other similar products.
Following closely the steps and the instructions of its late founder, Konstantinos Toskoudis, the raisins factory and the hotel complexes operate under the supervision of a new generation of successors of the Toskoudis family, who are working tirelessly and with a high sense of duty to grow their company.
THE FACTORY
In 1981, our company built a raisin factory in the Industrial Area of Heraklion, Crete on a private land of 15,000 sq.m. where processing, formulation and packaging of raisins takes place.
There is a complete production line consisting of laundry, sulphiting room, furnace, sorting screens, stemming machines, laser machines, automatic weighing systems, formulator machines and state-of-the-art electronic machines that control impurities such as metal objects, etc
Its state-of-the-art machinery, with production capability of up to 30 tonnes/8 hrs, guarantees consistent product quality.
Our factory is equipped with the latest packaging technology. We can package raisins in bulks of several kilograms each as well in bags of different grams each.
Strict continuous quality controls during production by experienced staff ensure the high quality of the final product.
THE HISTORY OF RAISINS
RAISIN SULTANINA
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CORINTHIAN BLACK RAISINS
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Black Corinthian
Dried Apricots
Osmotic dried apricots, because they are one of the sweetest and healthiest fruits and have a multitude of nutrients. Dried apricots with the Osmosis method clearly have many advantages, since first-class fruits are selected for their creation and of course no preservatives or other additives are used. Apricots are the fruit of the apricot tree, a tree that belongs to the same family as plums, nectarines, peaches and others. They were first cultivated in Central Asia and came to Europe via the Silk Road as something valuable. Apricots dried by the osmosis method may have less water and vitamin C than fresh ones, but they have concentrated many vitamins, minerals and trace elements, since osmosis is a process of dehydrating natural fruits, as a result of which heat treatment is avoided and the original structure of the fruit is not broken down, so it preserves all its valuable components. Thus, it is one of the best sweet snacks you can enjoy. Either plain in combination with dates and figs, or in pieces in your green salad, or in various recipes.
Dried apricots, beneficial properties
- It is an excellent source of plant fiber. Their consumption therefore contributes to the reduction of bad blood cholesterol. It also helps to treat constipation
- It is rich in potassium. Potassium helps maintain body moisture. Their consumption is therefore recommended after exercise. Potassium also helps keep blood pressure at normal levels
- It is also a very good source of non-heme iron
- They contain antioxidants that help the health of the eyes and the good functioning of the immune system
Box 5kg
Dried Plums
Plums are the fruit of the plum tree, a tree that thrives in temperate climates such as France, California and Greece. A large amount of their world production is intended for drying. Pitless prunes are a popular snack, and their use in cooking and confectionery is also widespread. Enjoy them daily in your breakfast with fruit and cereal. But also in between meals, ideal with cranberries, dates and almonds. Also try making plum and walnut muffins, as well as other nutritious sweet recipes.
Plums without pits, beneficial properties
- Their consumption is therefore recommended in cases of indigestion and constipation, since they are one of the best and best known sources of plant fiber
- Cover over 100% of the daily requirement for vitamin K, which is linked to good blood flow
- It is also a good source of potassium, which is beneficial for hydrating the body, especially after exercise
- They contain vitamin A, which contributes to skin regeneration and improves night vision
Box 5kg
Dried Greek Figs
Delightful, nutritious and delicious, Dried Figs are perfect for any time of day. Enjoy them in your morning smoothie, your lunch salad, your afternoon yogurt, and do your palate and your body good together! Figs thrive in areas with hot, dry summers and cool winters, such as in Greece. The trees load them with sweet, ripe fruit in August, giving the perfect taste to our summer holidays. They dry immediately afterwards. Thus, they are in every home all year round, to offer their sweetness and vitamins always. Try them in vegan energy balls and tarts and pleasantly surprise everyone!
Dried Figs and their beneficial properties
- They are rich in fiber. Their consumption therefore helps to fight constipation
- It is an excellent source of calcium, which nourishes bones and protects against arthritis
- Their consumption helps to reduce blood pressure, thanks to the potassium they contain
- Dried figs are also a good source of iron, so it is recommended to consume them in cases of anemia
- They are lower in sugar and calories than dates
- They help reduce the amount of estrogen in the body, which is associated with weight gain, headaches and malaise
Box 5kg
CERTIFICATES
Suntos SA has the AGROCERT certification for the production and packaging of raisins of Cretan sultanas, being in accordance with all relevant requirements and rules with the guarantee of the Hellenic Agricultural Organization (ELGO) – “DIMITRA”.
Suntos SA has the Food Safety System Certification 22000 certificate (FSSC 22000) that is related to food safety systems and is applied by the company for:
- processing and sorting of sultanas
- standardization of sultanas and Corinthian raisins