Nikolopoulou Foods: Major Sponsor for Empowering Women in the Agrifood Sector

Nikolopoulou Foods: Major Sponsor for Empowering Women in the Agrifood Sector

Nikolopoulou Foods, once again, demonstrates its commitment to supporting female entrepreneurship in the agrifood sector. As part of its collaborations, it has partnered with EIT Food and the Non-Profit Organization AWomanCanBe, within the framework of the “Empowering Women in Agrifood” (EWA) program for 2025.

This collaboration further demonstrates the company’s practical commitment Nikolopoulou Foods to supporting female entrepreneurship, as EWA 2025 supports startups, projects, and ideas developed by women aiming to bridge the gender gap in a sector where women lack leadership roles. The previous cycle of the program was highly successful and was activated in twelve countries, supporting a total of 120 women.

Nikolopoulou Foods deeply believes that supporting and empowering women is not just a showy gesture, but that with the right support and training, every woman can become a leader and implement innovative ideas.

Nikolopoulou foods impressed the Jury of the Caterer’s Supplier Awards 2024

Nikolopoulou foods impressed the Jury of the Caterer's Supplier Awards 2024

Nikolopoulou foods impressed the Jury of the Caterer’s Supplier Awards 2024 by winning 4 gold awards for its products and 1 gold for its Save food initiative, which supports reducing raw material waste in professional kitchens.

The jury, chaired by Emmanouil Kyriakidis, Director of Food & Beverage, InterContinental Bahrain, with Vice President Nektarios Dallas, Mixaholic Gastronaut, COOS-One Hospitality, and demanding members Food & Beverage Managers from the market, distinguished and rewarded the most creative and innovative food producers of gastronomic delights for high-speed kitchens and demanding chefs.
The products Spring Rolls with vegetables and raisins, Mac & Cheese Sticks with elbow macaroni and cheeses, Genius Schnitzel with plant protein, vegetables, and superfoods, and Genius Plant-based Kebab stood out from the elements submitted in the electronic files of the event and from the taste tests conducted by the judges for each product individually.
As company executives stated:
“we do everything we can to create easy & tasty solutions for catering professionals, who in turn create gastronomic experiences for their customers”.

Nikolopoulou Foods’ Distinction at the Food Experts’ Awards – FEA 2024

Nikolopoulou Foods' Distinction at the Food Experts’ Awards – FEA 2024

On Saturday, November 2, the Food Experts’ Awards – FEA 2024 ceremony, an international event recognizing innovation and excellence in the food and beverage industry, took place during the international food exhibition FOOD & DRINKS by Detrop, organized by HELEXPO.

Independent food industry professionals evaluated the nominations and announced the Winners of FEA 2024, aiming to encourage and reward the hard and innovative work in the food sector and related businesses.

Our company was represented by Mr. Alexandropoulos Avrilios (Operations & RD Manager) and added three new awards to its portfolio of distinctions in the following categories:

FUTURE FOOD TODAY, an award presented for the plant-based GENIUS series, which our company developed in collaboration with Harokopio University, offering a healthier & more sustainable alternative for daily nutrition.

FARM TO FORK, an award presented for our company’s practice of collaborating with small and medium-sized growers, farmers, and local producer groups to source fresh raw materials, which it showcases through its high-quality and safe products, actively implementing the “From farm to plate” strategy.

SUPERFOODS, an award presented for our company’s GENIUS Schnitzel product, a product created by blending unique nutritional ingredients such as legumes, superfoods, nuts, and plant protein of high biological value, resulting in a product with high fiber content and Omega-3 fatty acids.

Vegan Life Festival | Athens 2024!

Vegan Life Festival | Athens 2024!

Nikolopoulou Foods continuously offers consumers tasty plant-based products with high nutritional value, collaborating with major food chains like Pizza Fan.

Those of you who visited this year’s Vegan Life Festival held at the Technopolis of the City of Athens on October 5 & 6 and stopped by the Pizza Fan kiosk had the chance to try the delicious Spring Rolls Nikolopoulou with fresh vegetables. A mouthwatering vegan option that brings the flavors of Asian cuisine to your table in a delightful way.

You can find more information here about the Vegan Life Festival.

Our Company’s Recognition at the CONTENT MARKETING AWARDS 2024

Our Company's Recognition at the CONTENT MARKETING AWARDS 2024

On Wednesday, October 9, the Content Marketing Awards 2024 ceremony, organized by BOUSSIAS events, was held at the National Insurance Conference Center. The awards aim to recognize the most effective and innovative content marketing practices.

Our company was honored with the BRONZE, award in the food and beverage category, for the content campaign it ran in collaboration with Humble company, as part of the GENIUS Veganact.

The nominations were evaluated by a Judging Committee comprising 32 distinguished executives, under the chairmanship of Vassilis Stathopoulos, Co-founder & CEO of SalesCaptain.

Spring Rolls with Fried Rice with Egg and Vegetables

Spring Rolls with Fried Rice with Egg and Vegetables

Spring Rolls with Fried Rice with Egg and Vegetables

  • SERVINGS 2
  • PREPARATION 10 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 package of Spring Rolls
  • 4 tbsp olive oil (divided)
  • 1 beaten egg
  • 100 g (about 1 medium) carrot, cut into small cubes
  • 50 g (about ½) finely chopped onion
  • 50 g (about ½) Florina pepper, cut into small cubes
  • 70 g (about ½ cup) frozen peas
  • 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 cups plain rice, cooked (try Jasmine variety)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (divided)

  • 3 tbsp (about 1 small) finely chopped spring onion
  • 1 pinch of salt
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Fry the spring rolls according to the package instructions and keep them slightly warm.
  2. To make the rice, heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Pour in the beaten egg and, stirring constantly, wait for it to scramble (like a creamy and smooth scramble) for about 45” to 1′. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  3. In the same pan over medium heat, add two tablespoons of olive oil. When hot, add the carrot, onion, and pepper and sauté for about 10 minutes or until they begin to soften, stirring frequently.
  4. Add the peas and garlic powder and stir for another minute. Add the last teaspoon of oil, the rice and one tablespoon of soy sauce. Stir well to coat all the rice with the soy sauce (about a minute). Remove from heat and add the spring onion, salt and pepper, toasted sesame oil and the chopped egg. If desired, add another tablespoon of soy sauce.
  5. Mix well and serve with the spring rolls.
Tips

- It is better to use rice from the previous day and not freshly boiled.
- If we do not add the second spoonful of soy sauce, we may need a little more salt.
- The roasted sesame oil is a little but strong in flavor. It is worth looking for because it gives another dimension to the dish.

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Falafel wrapped in Arabic pita with eggplant salad and walnuts

Falafel wrapped in Arabic pita with eggplant salad and walnuts

Falafel wrapped in Arabic pita with eggplant salad and walnuts

  • SERVINGS 4
  • PREPARATION 10 MINUTES
  • COOKING 30 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

For the eggplant salad
  • 800 g (2 large) eggplants
  • 2 cloves garlic (or to taste), crushed with the tool
  • 4 tbsp (1/4 cup) olive oil
  • 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
  • 100 g roasted red pepper, from a jar, coarsely chopped
For serving
  • 16 Falafel

  • 4 small Arabic or Cypriot pies

  • lettuce

  • coarsely chopped walnuts

  • parsley leaves, optional

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 160C fan-forced (or 180C electric) and lightly prick the eggplant skin with a fork in 6 places. Place them on a baking sheet (without oil) and bake for an hour until they deflate and can be easily pierced with a knife. Let them cool.
  2. In a large bowl, add the garlic, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, salt, and smoked paprika and beat with a fork until smooth. Add the pepper and set aside.
  3. When the eggplants are done, cut them in half and remove the flesh (leaving only the very thin skin). With two forks, “pull” the eggplant into pieces (or coarsely chop it with a knife), add it to the bowl with the pepper and mix well. Let the eggplant salad sit for a while to allow the flavors to blend.
  4. Prepare the falafel according to the package instructions
  5. Spread lettuce, eggplant salad and falafel on the pies, sprinkle with walnuts and a little parsley if desired, and enjoy!
Tip

Smoked paprika is a key element of the salad because it gives it a smoky flavor. It's best not to replace it.

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Falafel with Buckwheat, Avocado and Easy Sauerkraut

Falafel with Buckwheat, Avocado and Easy Sauerkraut

Falafel with Buckwheat, Avocado and Easy Sauerkraut

  • SERVINGS 3-4
  • PREPARATION 10 MINUTES
  • COOKING 30 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

For the sauerkraut (we make it the day before)
  • 200 g red cabbage, chopped
  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) apple cider vinegar
  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper
For the dish
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup buckwheat
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 16 Falafel
  • 2 ripe avocados, sliced
  • vegan mayonnaise, optional

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the cabbage in a 500 ml jar and press it down to fit with a little margin. In a saucepan, add the apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, salt, bay leaf and white pepper. Once it boils and the sugar has melted, remove from the heat and pour the mixture into the jar over the cabbage. Press down again with the back of a spoon and close the jar. Set aside to cool and transfer to the refrigerator.

  2. To make the buckwheat, boil 2 cups of water in a saucepan and add the buckwheat and salt. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the buckwheat is tender and absorbs the water.

  3. Prepare the falafel according to the package instructions

  4. Divide the buckwheat among plates or bowls, add the falafel, avocado slices, and a little sauerkraut to each.

  5. Serve with a little mayonnaise if desired.

Tip

Sauerkraut will easily keep for two weeks in the refrigerator. It gets better with time!

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Falafel with herb tabbouleh

Falafel with herb tabbouleh

Falafel with herb tabbouleh

  • SERVINGS 4-6
  • PREPARATION 10 MINUTES
  • COOKING 30 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

For the herb tabbouleh
  • 200 g bulgur, boiled
  • 2 tomatoes, diced without seeds
  • 1 cucumber, diced
  • 1 bunch parsley, chopped
  • ½ bunch of coriander, chopped
  • 10 mint leaves, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons pomegranate seeds
  • Juice from one lemon
  • Juice of two lemons
  • 50 ml. olive oil
  • Salt

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a bowl, mix all the ingredients for the tabbouleh and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. We prepare the falafel according to our desired cooking method and cook them according to the instructions.
  3. Serve the tabbouleh with falafel and enjoy.
Tip

We can also use the juice of an orange instead of lime in the tabbouleh.

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Falafel with Homemade Beetroot Hummus

Falafel with Homemade Beetroot Hummus

Falafel with Homemade Beetroot Hummus

  • SERVINGS 2-4
  • PREPARATION 20 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

  • 160 g boiled chickpeas
  • 130 g steamed or baked beetroot
  • 3 tbsp tahini
  • 2 ½ tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 small clove of garlic (or more depending on your preference)
  • ¾ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp water or beetroot juice (if needed)
  • baby spinach
  • olive oil, vinegar and salt and pepper for the salad
  • 8-12 Falafel
  • pies for serving

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

  1. In a large food processor, add the chickpeas, beetroot, tahini, lemon, garlic, salt and cumin. Blend until smooth. If necessary, add a little water/juice while blending to thin the hummus.

  2. We make a quick salad by mixing spinach with a little oil, vinegar, and salt and pepper.

  3. Prepare the falafel according to the package instructions and serve with hummus, salad and a few pita breads.

Tips

-The market now also sells ready-to-steam chickpeas and beets, which makes our hummus super easy and quick!
-The beetroot package usually has a little juice in it, which we can use to dilute the hummus.

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