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Violanta Owner: From Rapid Rise to Tragedy – Who is Konstantinos Tziortziotis

Published January 28, 2026, 10:18
Violanta Owner: From Rapid Rise to Tragedy – Who is Konstantinos Tziortziotis

Konstantinos Tziortziotis, the founder and owner of Violanta, found himself at the center of a tragedy following the explosion at the company's factory, which claimed the lives of five female workers. Tziortziotis, from his early steps in baking alongside his father-in-law, managed to transform a small bakery in Trikala into a European industry, investing in technology and innovation. Violanta became known for its 'Steam Free' technology and the smokeless factory, a global industry standard. However, this success was overshadowed by the tragedy, leaving behind five deaths and a country in mourning. Video footage from a dash cam captures the force of the collision that led to the explosion.