The Agricultural Cooperative Rachis Pierias “O AGIOS LOUKAS” numbers 120 members while its orchards have been expanded to 160 ha., of which 120 are cultivated with cherries, 30 with apricots, 4 with apples, 5 with pears and the rest with tomatoes and cherry tomatoes. Each year, old trees are replaced by new ones, according to plans, while new cultivars are also planted (e.g., Burlat, Sweet Aryanna, Grace Star, Lapins, Ferrovia). These cultivars are distinguished for their quality characteristics and increased yield.

Regarding cultivation, production, standardization and marketing of the “AGIOS LOUKAS” Cooperative cherries, which marked are marketed under the brand name “St. Lucas”, the policy of the Cooperative is to show full respect to the producer, the consumer and the environment.