Cyprus premium herbs and vegetables by Alion

In operation since 1990, Alion is a dedicated packer and exporter offering a vast range of fresh herbs, fruit and vegetables from Cyprus, all its own production. Alion owns 8 ha of greenhouses and 50 ha of field crops. Since 2008, the company has been run from its Pera Chorio Nisou packing station, which offers a very convenient area in which to select, store, pack and preserve vegetables and fresh herbs.  “Our main goal is to demonstrate the growth of agricultural exports  from Cyprus, using expertise and innovation to supply high quality fresh produce,” said CEO Philip Philippou. Alion offers a full range of fresh herbs for year-round export, such as green and red basil, chives, marjoram, melissa, mint, oregano, curly parsley, flat parsley, rosemary, tarragon and thyme, as well as a range of leafy vegetables including rocolla. From May until November it also produces okra, marrows and, for the first time this season, the aubergine variety Ravayia. Meanwhile, from January until December, Alion also supplies green beans, chillies, colocass, cucumbers and a large lettuce range. Alion controls the full supply chain from the farm to the importing client at destination. The company grows its vegetables itself in its own extensive greenhouses, then packs and exports them with a full quality control procedure, ensuring they are given the most careful handling and meet product specifications.  Alion exports to more than 25 countries, mainly the UK, France, Germany, Sweden, Norway, the Netherlands, Poland, Hungary, Greece, Latvia, Estonia, Belgium, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, Finland, Russia, Singapore, Dubai and Kuwait. The highest standards are ensured by the certified International protocols ISO 9001:2008, ISO 22000:2005, EU Organic Regulation 761/2001, OHSAS 18001:20079 (for health and safety management), BRC and IFS. “Our objective is to provide constant, effective and top customer service for our full range of products,” Philippou said. 
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