TURKISH Marketer

AKLİFE GIDA

Türkiye

Aklar Group – A Trusted Name in Food Wholesaling and Retail Founded in 1984 under the leadership of the late Hacı Yusuf Akçaren, Aklar Gıda began its journey as a family-run wholesale food business. Over the years, with consistent efforts and sincerity, our growth has been steady and meaningful. Our first retail store opened in 1994 in Bahçelievler, Istanbul, marking a new chapter in our expansion. Soon after, we established a strong presence at Mega Center, one of Turkey’s leading food wholesale hubs. By 2005, Aklar had grown into a network with one central hub and four branches. Adapting to evolving retail dynamics, we launched new brands such as Aklar Cash & Carry, Aklife, and Aklar Gross, all unified under the umbrella of Aklar Group. Acknowledging the growing digital demand, we launched our e-commerce platform www.aklarsanalmarket.com, offering competitive prices and a wide range of national and local brands across Turkey. Our Mission: To ensure sustainable customer satisfaction with a strong corporate structure, happy employees, high-quality products, and affordable prices—while contributing to the national economy through responsible and sustainable growth. Our Vision: To continuously enhance our service quality and become a leading and trustworthy brand in the food retail and wholesale sectors.

AKİLA ÇİKOLATA GIDA SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.

Türkiye

AQUILA Chocolate is a brand founded on a rich family tradition spanning over 30 years, brought to life by the shared vision of professionals with global expertise. Emerging from a family that serves various industries worldwide and in Turkey, AQUILA combines its passion for creating unique flavors with the finest cocoa butter and carefully selected cocoa beans to delight chocolate lovers. Inspired by Belgium’s rich chocolate culture, our specialty chocolates not only satisfy the palate but also reflect mastery and quality craftsmanship. Customer satisfaction and food safety are core values at AQUILA. We conduct our production ethically, respecting both nature and human health. Through R&D efforts, we closely monitor global industry trends, delivering innovative and sophisticated flavors that set us apart. AQUILA proudly offers a chocolate experience where dedication, quality, and passion unite.

Alko

Türkiye

The Kolayli family began its journey in the confectionery industry back in 1920 in Afyonkarahisar, a historical city in the southern region of Turkey. Over the decades, the family engaged in various forms of trade and built up valuable experience in sweets and food production. In 1993, Mr. Ahmet Kolayli took a major step by founding a modern confectionery factory under the name Alko Confectionery, which introduced a more industrialized and organized approach to production. Since its establishment, Alko Confectionery has successfully operated in both B2B and B2C channels, gaining a significant footprint in local and international markets. The factory operates with a multi-disciplinary approach, combining efficient production with strategic sales and distribution planning. Today, under the leadership of the 4th generation, Mr. Cevat Kolayli, the company has experienced a new wave of positive change. Notable improvements include digital transformation, increased productivity, and institutional expansion into exports. Semi-automated production systems were introduced, allowing higher efficiency in manufacturing. Additionally, e-commerce and e-export activities were initiated to meet the demands of modern trade. On the global stage, the company is executing a structured plan to strengthen its presence in the Middle East, Europe, North America, and the Far East, aiming to become a leading name in the confectionery sector. Alko continues to evolve while honoring its century-old heritage, providing high-quality sweets with innovation and tradition side by side.

NARPA NARİN DIŞ TİC. A.Ş.

Türkiye

Narpa Narin: Over Half a Century of Excellence in Pulses and Food Production Established in 1957, Narpa Narin is a well-established Turkish food company specializing in the production, processing, import, and export of pulses, grains, spices, and nuts. With state-of-the-art facilities in Mersin and Antakya, the company has become a trusted name in both local and global markets. Its Mersin plant spans 72,000 m² of land (45,000 m² indoor) and includes multiple dedicated factories for red lentils, rice, chickpeas, beans, spice processing, and retail-style packaging, with a combined monthly capacity of over 37,000 tons. Storage facilities include 140,000 tons of horizontal warehouse space and 6,000 tons of steel silos. Key export destinations: Middle East, Far East, Europe, North Africa Main products: Red lentils, rice, chickpeas, green lentils, bulgur, semolina, dried apricots, pistachios, dried figs, olive oil, tomato paste, spices, and coffee. Narpa Narin also imports food products from countries like USA, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Brazil, and Canada, repackaging them under its own Narpa brand and distributing them through retail chains across Turkey. With a strong focus on quality, food safety, automation, and logistics infrastructure, Narpa Narin continues to expand its footprint while remaining committed to delivering safe, hygienic, and cost-effective food products to its customers worldwide.

İPEK BULGUR İMALAT SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş.

Türkiye

Established in 1990 in the heart of Mardin, İpek Bulgur is a family-owned company devoted to producing premium, natural bulgur by blending traditional methods with modern technology. Using high-quality durum wheat rich in iron and minerals, grown in the fertile plains of Mesopotamia, the company crafts geographically registered Mardin Bulgur with nothing but wheat and water. This simple yet effective process ensures purity, flavor, and nutritional value. With a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, İpek Bulgur is certified with TSE, Food Production Permit, ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management, and ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management standards. Our Mission: To produce the highest quality bulgur while protecting natural resources and promoting sustainable agriculture. Our Vision: To become the leading global symbol of authenticity and flavor with Mardin Bulgur.

IŞIKLAR AGRO GIDA İNŞAAT LOJİSTİK SAN. VE TİC.LTD.ŞTİ.

Türkiye

Founded in 1982 by Süleyman Işık, Işıklar A.Ş. is a well-established family-owned company with over 39 years of experience. The company is based in Mersin, Turkey, and operates in a 9,000 m² production facility. Işıklar A.Ş. is active in five key sectors: pulses production, construction, logistics and warehousing, bonded warehousing, and solar energy systems. The company stands out with its advanced facility capable of producing 10 tons per hour of red, yellow, and green lentils, in addition to chickpea, kidney bean, and popcorn sorting and packaging operations. Its group companies include Işıklar Bakliyat, Interport Logistics, Artes Construction/Pulses, and HTC Agro. Vision: To become a key player in both local and international markets. Mission: To continuously expand production capacity and service excellence while leading its sectors with innovation and quality.

GOLDA GIDA

Türkiye

Golda Gıda A.Ş., a subsidiary of Bera Holding, has been producing pasta, flour, semolina, legumes, biscuits, and wafers for over 27 years in its integrated facilities located in Konya, Turkey’s food capital. With the vision of becoming a leading and constantly followed food manufacturer, Golda Gıda is committed to producing healthy, reliable, and hygienic products under HACCP standards, embracing the principle of “food safety from field to table.” The company aims to develop brands that can compete globally by focusing on quality, efficiency, and technological innovation. Golda emphasizes employee participation, continuous improvement, environmental responsibility, and full legal compliance as part of its comprehensive quality and information security policies.

SERVET

Türkiye

Servet Fethiye is a family-owned Turkish brand that began its journey in 1987 with a simple but powerful mission: to produce clean, additive-free, and delicious local delicacies. Since the 1980s, we have been producing Turkish delight, tahini, and halva in our family workshop located in Fethiye. Our 30+ year journey is rooted in sourcing the best and freshest nuts, fruits, and spices from our region. In the 1990s, our founder Servet Erdoğan discovered the rising trend of organic production during international fairs. Inspired by this, he initiated R&D for healthy and sugar-free products such as croquants, pastes, and halvahs—making us one of the first producers of sugar-free treats in Turkey. Our entire production is carried out in-house under ISO 22000, ISO 9001, and ISO 10002 certifications. In 2015, we proudly received the Superior Taste Award from the International Taste and Quality Institute in Brussels. Today, we export globally to countries like Dubai, Germany, and the UK, and deliver through online platforms. Servet offers a perfect blend of tradition and innovation—crafted from seed to mill with mastery and care.

GALIP INTERNATIONAL FOODS TARIM GIDA ÜR. İTH.İHR. TİC. VE SAN. LTD. ŞTİ.

Türkiye

Our company has decades of experience in the import and export of various food products, primarily beans, rice, and nuts. Leveraging this expertise, we have established a strong and reliable position in the industry by providing high-quality products and excellent service, earning the trust of our valued customers and partners. The majority of our activities focus on the import and export of legumes, nuts, dried grapes, saffron, dates, Iranian pistachios, dried figs, starch, and similar products. We maintain integrity and strong support to ensure quality supply chain management.

Mis Furkan Kurabiyeleri Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi

Türkiye

Mis Furkan Kurabiyeleri Food Industry and Trade Ltd. Co., founded in 2014 in Şanlıurfa, operates a modern 5,000 m² facility equipped with the latest technology to produce high-quality food products. Combining traditional recipes with modern hygiene and quality standards, Mis Furkan offers unique tastes loved by consumers. Our flagship product, Mis Furkan Wafers, is distributed widely from hypermarkets to local retail chains, holding a significant position in both domestic sales and exports. The company is recognized as one of Turkey’s leading wafer manufacturers known for its authentic flavor and consistent quality.

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AKLİFE GIDA

AKİLA ÇİKOLATA GIDA SAN. VE TİC. LTD. ŞTİ.

Alko

NARPA NARİN DIŞ TİC. A.Ş.

İPEK BULGUR İMALAT SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş.

IŞIKLAR AGRO GIDA İNŞAAT LOJİSTİK SAN. VE TİC.LTD.ŞTİ.

GOLDA GIDA

SERVET

GALIP INTERNATIONAL FOODS TARIM GIDA ÜR. İTH.İHR. TİC. VE SAN. LTD. ŞTİ.

Mis Furkan Kurabiyeleri Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret Limited Şirketi