HISTORY       VIORYL was founded by Prof. A. Stavropoulos, president of the company, in 1946. It has always focused on emerging technologies and started as a research lab for natural products, especially essential oils. For over 60 years VIORYL is dedicated to creating user and environment friendly products. A group of highly qualified scientists and modern scientific equipment serve the company's main activities: perfumery and biotechnology.     Since 1976 VIORYL is active in the field of Biotechnology, when one of the first private research biotechnology labs in Greece was established at its premises. This effort led to the production of the olive fruit fly (Dacus oleae) pheromone (1980) and the expansion of its research targets to cover organic plant protection and nutrition products.     VIORYL has implemented a certified Quality Management System (ELOT EN ISO 9001:2000) for the development and production of fragrances and flavors since 1999.     In 2003 VIORYL moved to newly built facilities starting a new cycle of development and growth. The offices, labs and research activities are housed in facilities of 4,400 square meters in an area of 7,500 square meters near Athens (Afidnes-Attiki) whereas the production units are housed in facilities of 5,000 square meters situated in an area of 21,000 square meters north of Athens (Eleonas-Viotia).     In 2006 the production unit of fine and aromatic chemicals was extended and its production capacity multiplied.