Though Chipita’s story as a Greek multinational closed a few years ago, its legacy continues through ambitious new projects. A similar-sized project is planned in Ptolemaida, which could make Wonderplant the largest hydroponics operation in Southeastern Europe. Science Meets TraditionThe project is led by Themis Makris, who oversees operations and often gives visitors tours of the impressive facilities. Roots in the Chipita YearsBefore Wonderplant, there was Chipita. “It’s not only the ecological way — it’s the only way to get the best results.”As Makris puts it: “We didn’t just copy the Dutch model.