1951. The original brewery had a small production capacity of about 300,000 gallons annually. In order to meet the ever-increasing demand, the company has carried out substantial extensions to the plant and the equipment now being the most up-to-date machinery in the brewing industry. The brewery is currently capable of producing over 30,000 hectoliters of beer monthly. Keo beer was awarded a Gold Medal by the Brewing Industry International Awards. In 2015 KEO Light won “Best New Product” award from the IN Business Magazine. The winners were chosen by public voting and a special committee. Juice Production SWS and Sun Island are among the island’s leading fruit juice producers. Their range of products and activities extends from fruit juices to canned fruit and vegetable. Similar with KEO wineries, the two companies cultivate their own citrus plantations in addition to absorbing a great amount of local fruits produced. Sponsorship In 2016, KEO (beer) announced the sponsorship of the Cyprus national football team. KEO will support the team throughout its efforts in the qualifying stages of the World Cup 2018. KEO’s collaboration with the Cyprus Football Association aims to strengthen and unify the fans of the sport and all those honoring the island state internationally. Controversy In 2010 the appearance of KEO beer in an American pornographic film sparked strong reactions by the largest shareholders (20%), the Orthodox Church of Cyprus. References Food and drink companies established in 1927 Food and drink companies of Cyprus Wine companies 1927 establishments in Cyprus Companies based in Limassol