Ioannis Kryfos, Co Founder of Dakry, talks to “N”

A name inspired by the drop

Dakry takes its name from the Greek word for “tear”, expressing the idea of nature captured in a single drop.

At the heart of the story lies Messinia, one of Greece's most emblematic olive growing regions and the place from which Dakry draws both inspiration and product identity.

During the interview, Ioannis Kryfos discusses the company's early development and the goal of bringing premium Greek products to consumers beyond Greece.

Tradition interpreted through contemporary design

From its earliest packaging, Dakry combined Greek provenance with a distinctive black and gold visual identity.

The philosophy was never simply to place a traditional product in a bottle. The aim was to create an experience in which quality, origin and presentation speak the same language.

Exporting Greek character

International development became an important part of the company's journey, with exports and partnerships allowing products rooted in Messinia and Greek gastronomy to reach new markets.

The wider vision is not simply to export food, but to communicate a contemporary interpretation of Mediterranean living through taste, aesthetics and Greek craftsmanship.