Papantoniou Supermarkets Cyprus

Established in 1987, Papantoniou is a chain of supermarkets having a total retail sales area of 23,000 m2. Its headquarters is based in Paphos, Cyprus. The company collaborates with over 150 European suppliers and another 50 worldwide in order to meet customers’ expectations. 

Currently, the business operates 9 supermarkets across the country. In addition, Papantoniou allows its customers to fill up their shopping list online and pickup or delivery services are offered to them.  

Moreover, the retailer offers over 80,000 products in the following categories: 

• Savoury grocery: biscuits, canned goods, pasta, etc. 
• Sweet grocery: chocolates, jams, coffee, etc. 
• Chilled & fresh: meat, fruits, vegetables, etc. 
• Frozen: meat, seafood, ice creams, etc. 
• Dairy: milk, cheese, yoghurt, etc. 
• Drinks: juice, syrups, water, etc. 
• Wine & spirits: beers, wines, champagnes, etc. 
• Personal care: shampoo, body lotions, toothpaste, etc. 
• Household: detergents, toilet papers, disinfectants, etc. 

Brands such as L’Oreal, Colgate, Proderm, Nestle, Pampers, Fairy, Ariel, Heinz, Pringles, Activa, Bonduelle, Whiskas and many others are endorsed by the firm. The company caters for consumers with specific food needs as it provides vegan, vegetarian, organic and many other special products. 

Papantoniou developed its private label “Dialekto” which includes products from nature, earth and the sea. 

Papantoniou maintains the highest quality standards as it is certified by ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 22000:2005. 

In 2019, the retailer entered into an agreement with Sainsbury’s to sell the latter’s products in its portfolio. The products include food, drinks, cosmetics, pet food, etc. 

Pertaining to its logistics solutions, the business operates its own distribution centre which has a dry and refrigerated storage facility. 

With regards to sustainability, the firm protects the environment by reducing water use and food waste.