EJ Papadopoulos, the historic Greek baking and biscuit company, reported its turnover exceeded EUR 250 million for the first time, in 2025 – a year with rising sales but also increased costs that put a dent in the company’s profits.

According to the financial statements, Papadopoulos’ turnover reached EUR 252.52 million, up from EUR 243.44 million in 2024, recording an increase of 3.73%. Pre-tax profits amounted to EUR 8.68 million, down from EUR 9.97 million, a 12.95% drop. Net profit after taxes was limited to EUR 6.94 million, Forbes Greece reports, compared to EUR 8.39 million a year earlier – down by 17.36%.

The sales analysis shows that product sales strengthened to EUR 233.88 million (vs. EUR 227.41 million in 2024), recording an increase of approximately 2.8%. Merchandise revenue ienjoyed a bigger growth, by approximately 16%, to EUR 17.42 million (from EUR 15.02 million), while sales of raw materials, materials and by-products amounted to EUR 1.22 million, a 20.4% increase.

The management notes in its report that its leading presence in the biscuit category remained stable, while sharing positive developments in cereal bars and baked goods, such as packaged bread, toast and breadsticks.

At the end of 2025, Papadopoulos employed 1,796 employees, up from 1,672 at the end of the previous fiscal year, 124 more people. The company operates four factories: in Tavros, Thessaloniki, Volos and Oinofyta, as well as three distribution centers in Aspropyrgos, Thessaloniki and Volos.

Photo: Papadopoulos Thessaloniki

Credit: Papadopoulos (Nikos Markou)