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ABOUT US

Representing global brands for almost 90 years

Our business has an inherant ethical culture, committed to consistent high standards

CHRISTODOULIDES BROS CONTINUES TO BE A VALUED MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY.

With over 140 members in our team we maintain market leadership for the brands we represent, committed to dynamically and successfully developing a growing portfolio of products for our Principals.

We aim to stimulate continued success throughout our organisation by maintaining a culture in which our people feel valued, energised and rewarded for their ideas and contribution to our success. We actively support and encourage our people in discovering their own potential through continuous learning and development opportunities.

Historical Events

1930

Armed with only £200, the two Christodoulides brothers established a business in old Nicosia town, the centre of trade and commerce. In a small office, which also doubled as a shop they set about contacting the world’s most prestigious companies.

1940

After the end of WWII Colgate Palmolive was the next major representation. Through consistent determination and country wide sampling campaigns the products soon grew to become market leaders with the mass market and pharmacies being firmly within the distribution network.

1960

In 1963 a relationship was formed with Uncle Bens Rice – a MARS food brand. Commitment and progress to the companies Principals continued to lay the foundations for future partnerships.

1970

Christodoulides Bros had outgrown its existing premises and moved to a larger building in the heart of Nicosia. In 1980 a new warehouse was built just outside the capital to accommodate the fast growing business.

1980

1987 saw the acquisition of Nounou, a brand of Friesland dairy foods, with a 5% market share, in a few years it was built into a leading brand with over 53% market share.

1990

In 1994 we welcomed the Xenia Olive product line with a portfolio of extra virgin olive oil, olive paste, pickles, capers and gherkins, all of which promote a healthy life style based on the Mediterranean diet.

2000

The new millennium saw the organization move its HQ to new premises and warehousing outside of the capital to the industrial zone of Latsia – offering easy access to the road network of all other cities.

2010

Addition to food range with Kyknos and Bonduelle canned food. Recently we were pleased to announce the representation of Piz Buin sun care range from Johnson & Johnson family of companies. Christodoulides Bros also provide the selling and distribution of Bayer consumer products Aspirin and Rennie to the mass market.

AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS

Over the course of our 88 year history we have received numerous awards and notes of commendation from the companies we represent.

  • Worlwide Distributors Achievement Award MARS/EFFEMEX
  • Distributor of the Year Award MARS/EFFEMEX
  • Partnership Award Uncle Ben’s
  • Business of the Year Award for Commercial Excellence. Department of State United States Embassy
  • Johnson & Johnson ZUG Sales Challenge Cup – Highest sales per capita worldwide
  • Department of State US Embassy Longevity Award for pioneering successful representation since 1934
  • Winner in best Business Category for Cyprus InBusiness Awards
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Congratulations and thank you for the fantastic business performance in 2008. We are impressed by the energy, passion and dedication of your team and your support in building the Uncle Ben's and Dolmio Brands in the Cyprus market. We are proud of the long association between our two companies and all the great achievements over the past 45 years.

ROULA KAMHAWI & SAMI DAROUMIMars Incorporated
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The family values of both Mars Incorporated and Christodoulides Bros. Ltd have brought mutually beneficial success and joy unsurpassed across the world. A warm and sincere congratulations and a very deserving thank you on behalf of everyone at Mars Incorporated.

Mars Incorporated
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Thirty-five years of continuous, satisfactory association is an enviable record for both our organizations. You have represented Johnson & Johnson with effectiveness and loyalty. We are grateful to you and happy to have had our Cyprus affairs entrusted to you.

ROBERT W. JOHNSONChairman of the Board, Johnson & Johnson
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Nowhere do we have better friends. I salute the Christodoulides Brothers organisation because in all they demonstrated their skill of true professionalism.

Colgate-Palmolive
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Your application and achievements as a company are equally impressive. With companies such as yours supporting the market for US products in Cyprus, I am confident that this market will continue to grow and flourish.

DONALD K. BANDLERUS Ambassador
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It goes without saying that Johnson and Johnson is very appreciative of your contribution to building the Johnson and Johnson consumer business in Cyprus to a level which rivals our top performing companies in the world measured on a per capita basis. For this outstanding accomplishment we are truly impressed and grateful.

HELGE GAGNUMPresident, Johnson and Johnson