The supermarket chain “Andrikopoulos” with its longstanding sponsorship of various events, stands by as the silver sponsor of the 2nd Patras Half Marathon, actively demonstrating the company’s support for showcasing the potential and dynamics of Western Greece to host major athletic venues.

Andrikopoulos SA shares and embodies eco friendly policies in its management, launces campaigns and empowers environmental and social awareness such as:

• It packages and recycles all paper and plastic packaging materials it uses.
• It provides battery recycling bins (AFIS) in all its stores for the convenience of consumers and employees.
• It promotes the recycling of specific light bulbs by installing special collection bins in selected stores.
• It supports the philanthropic efforts of the Holy Metropolis of Patras by placing food donation baskets in its stores, which are donated to fellow citizens in need when filled.
• It participates in social events in the broader area, supporting them with product sponsorships and other donations.
• It collects plastic caps in all its stores, which are then donated for the construction of wheelchairs.
• It recycles used cooking oil using specialized bins.

The company’s roots trace back to 1975 when brothers Vasilis and Kostas Andrikopoulos opened a traditional grocery store on Trion Navarchon Street in Patras. In 1984, the second store opened near Marouda Square on Karatza Street. Today the company operates 14 stores throughout Patras.