Mediterra S.A.

Mediterra S.A.

Mediterra SA, was founded, in 17 June 2002 by Chios Mastiha Growers Association, with the main objectives:

  • Establishment as a marketing tool for mastiha (mastihashop)
  • Development, production, promotion and sale of mastiha products worldwide
  • Development, production and sale of high quality Greek products
  • Development & implementation of promotional activities


To date Mediterra SA:

  • has developed a retail outlet network under the brand “mastihashop” which comprises of stores in Greece and abroad,
  • has established a food production unit in Chios island, Greece where over than 100 different products are produced.
  • has developed a wide distribution network for:
    • Natural mastiha
    • Mastiha chewing gum
    • Cosmetic products (selling line mastihacare)
    • Parapharmaceutical products (selling line mastiha therapy)
    • Greek food products (selling line cultura mediterra)
    • Mastiha liquer ENOSIS & KENTOS

Company's Landmark Dates & Events

  • July 2002: Establishment of the first mastihashop in Greece
  • January 2005: Distribution of mastiha in Greece
  • June 2005: Attica Ventures shareholder of Mediterra S.A.
  • March 2006: The company has been voted in the top 15 Most Innovative Companies in Greece
  • September 2006: mastihashop in Cyprus
  • December 2006: TSAKOS Shipping Group shareholder of Mediterra S.A.
  • May 2007: Rising Star in the Greek Retail awards
  • January 2007: Establishment of the production unit in Chios Island
  • April 2007: mastihashop in New York
  • February 2008: Golden Sun Award at Superbrands 2008
  • February 2008: Listed in the Athens Stock Market
  • December 2008: mastihashop in Paris
  • April 2011: establishment of the first new concept store Pantopolio
  • September 2011: Distributor of mastiha chewing gum

Major Prizes & Awards

  • mastihashop project: Chosen among the 50 best business scenarios for Greece for 2003
  • mastihashop Athens: one of the 10 best retail sale outlets in the food store category in the 2003,2004 & 2005 retailer competition
  • Metal packaging: Gold HERMES award (1st prize) in the packaging category at the 2004 annual advertising awards
  • Corporate identity: Silver HERMES award (2nd prize) in the corporate identity category at the 2004 advertising awards
  • mastihashop website : 1st prize at the annual EBGE Graphic Design and Illustration Awards 2005
  • mastihashop coffee packaging: 1st prize at the EBGE Graphic Design and Illustration Awards 2005
  • Mastihashoptherapy product line: First Prize in the European Design Awards 2006 for packaging
  • Mastiha liquer ENOSIS among the best products of the year 2011 from the retail magazine FOOD & BEVERAGE.