The story of Thymelis Dairy began in 1945 on the island of Lesvos, in the northeastern Aegean Sea. Founded by Euripides Thymelis, the company carries on a long-standing family tradition of cheesemaking. As one of the oldest and most respected traditional cheesemakers of his generation, Euripides Thymelis played a pioneering role in transforming the island’s exceptional natural resources into premium dairy products.

Making the most of the high-quality local milk produced on Lesvos, he established a dairy dedicated to preserving the authentic flavors and cheesemaking traditions of the island. From the very beginning, the company specialized in producing Graviera, Kefalotyri, Feta, traditional cheeses, and butter, all crafted according to time-honored recipes.

In the mid-20th century, in the village of Antissa, Thymelis Dairy laid the foundations for what would become one of Greece’s most respected traditional cheesemaking companies—remaining committed to quality, authenticity, and the rich dairy heritage of Lesvos.