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Ekici Cheese Increased Its Market Share in Europe, USA and TRNC

Turkey’s cheese specialist Ekici continues to expand in line with its global growth strategy, primarily in Europe, as well as in the US, Gulf countries and the TRNC market. Ekici Cheese, which achieved a 2023 percent growth in tonnage and a 10 percent growth in turnover in exports in 25, achieved significant growth especially in the US and TRNC markets in the first half of 2024. At the end of the year, it aims to achieve 100 percent growth in the US market, 30 percent growth in tonnage and 50 percent growth in turnover in general export performance.

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9 months ago

Elif Akin Yuksel

Ekici Cheese, one of Turkey's leading cheese producers, continues to strengthen its presence in the US, Europe, Gulf countries and TRNC markets as part of its global growth strategy. Ekici, which made its first export to Europe in October 2023 to Bulgaria, began shipping products to the German and Belgian markets in May 2024. The brand continues its investments to increase its market share in the TRNC, Europe, USA and the Gulf region in line with its global growth strategy.

“We aim to grow 2024 percent in tonnage and 30 percent in turnover in exports by the end of 50.”

Stating that they have been bringing together the expertise that comes from cheese production for more than 60 years with cheese lovers both in Turkey and abroad, Burçin Ekici, General Manager of Ekici Cheese, “In 2023, we achieved significant growth in exports, especially in the US and TRNC markets, by achieving 10 percent growth in tonnage and 25 percent growth in turnover in the first half of 2024. By the end of the year, we aim to grow 100 percent in the US market, 30 percent in tonnage and 50 percent in turnover in general export performance. We plan to expand into new markets by strengthening our presence in European Union countries and to increase exports, especially to the Gulf countries, which are important markets for the dairy sector. We will increase our regional presence and product diversity, especially with the revival of the market in Saudi Arabia,” he said.

Ekici Peynir, which has exported to the USA, Iraq, TRNC, Germany, Belgium, Bulgaria, UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Libya, Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, People's Republic of China and Malaysia, aims to grow in the German, Belgian and Bulgarian markets and deliver its products to other European Union countries and the UK in the medium term.

“We Use Renewable and Green Energy to Reduce Our Production Costs”

Ekici, who also emphasized that they invested in renewable and green energy to reduce production costs, continued his statement as follows: “Although exchange rate pressure continues, we are expanding our cash export channels and locations to reduce the interest burden of term financing. We make stock purchases at terms that will protect our profitability, and we strive to manage long-term purchases and sales with predictable financing costs in shorter terms. We use renewable and green energy to reduce our production costs.”

Ekici, which moved to its new factory with a daily milk processing capacity of 1997 tons in the Antalya Organized Industrial Zone in 480, has become a giant enterprise that processes approximately 136 million liters of milk per year and produces 24 thousand tons of cheese every year. According to research conducted by the independent research company Ipsos in 2017, it was chosen as one of Turkey's most popular cheese brands in the packaged cheese category.

The company, which is the 17th company in the Fortune 500 Turkey 2023 Research, which was conducted by Fortune Turkey and CRIF Turkey for the 490th time this year, and among the top 1000 companies of Turkey announced by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry, climbed 145 places this year and ranked 500th in the ISO second 36 list. Its goal for 2024 is to be on the top 500 list.

Source: HORECA TREND and Ekici Cheese

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Summer Tables and Homes Are Being Renovated with Paşabahçe Stores

Paşabahçe Stores' products, designed with natural materials and a marine theme, bring freshness and liveliness to every environment, from summer houses to urban living spaces.

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Bringing the energy of summer to homes and tables, Paşabahçe Stores offers freshness, naturalness, and elegance with their new season products. Soothing shades of blue, sea-inspired details, and products made with natural materials bring the spirit of Mediterranean summer to every space, from summerhouses to balconies and gardens.

Among the products offered by Paşabahçe Stores specifically for the summer season, stand out plates, glasses, natural-textured accessories, and marine-themed decorative objects that perfectly complement summer tables. Designed with glass, ceramic, and natural stone-like materials, the products stand out with their simple, stylish details that reflect the spirit of summer.

Bringing the energy and colors of summer to every space, from summer houses to gardens and terraces, Paşabahçe Mağazaları's products offer stylish options suitable for both daily use and hosting guests.

To create inspiring tables and spacious living spaces in the summer, visit Paşabahçe Stores and the renewed www.pasabahcemagazalari.com you can visit.

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Golf Royal Gourmet: A Modern Interpretation of Traditional Desserts with Silifke Strawberries

While Golf Dondurma, one of Türkiye's leading ice cream producers, continues to bring the freshest and most refreshing geographically indicated flavors of summer from its homeland to your tables, it transforms the refreshing flavor into a gourmet experience with the 'Golf Royal Gourmet Silifke Strawberry' from the Royal Gourmet series.

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Accompanying the most colorful moments with its delicious ice creams, Golf Ice Cream offers innovative production techniques in accordance with the food regulations and ice cream and sorbet categories. The Golf Royal Gourmet series, with its carefully selected raw materials from its homeland, from Silifke strawberries to Belgian chocolate, from Madagascar vanilla to Bursa peaches, makes you feel the freshness of summer in every spoonful. 100% geographically indicated. The 'Golf Royal Gourmet Silifke Strawberry' variety, prepared with Silifke strawberries, crowns the strawberry sorbet flavor with delicious clotted cream and exquisite Belgian chocolate. With a volume of 850 mL and a weight of 525 grams, it offers less air and more content compared to many other products. 'Golf Royal Gourmet Silifke Strawberry' appeals to both fruit lovers and those who want to discover new tastes.

Give Yourself a Spoonful of Break for the Sweetest Day in the World

Here is the Crispy Kadayif Dish recipe with Ice Cream from Golf Dondurma, which combines summer fruits with traditional flavors, which will add both a nostalgic and innovative taste to your summer tables for World Ice Cream Day;

Crispy Kadayif Dish with Ice Cream

Materials

250 g shredded wheat
125g butter
525 grams (850 mL) Golf Royal Gourmet Silifke Strawberry Ice Cream

For the syrup:

Half a tea glass of sugar
Half a tea glass of water (65 ml)
1-2 drops of lemon juice

Preparation of

First, let's prepare our syrup. To do this, combine the sugar and water in a pot, stir, and bring to a boil.
After boiling for 10 minutes, add the lemon juice, boil for another 5 minutes, remove from the heat and let it cool.
Put the shredded wheat in a mixing bowl, add the melted butter and mix well.
Take small pieces of shredded wheat and place them in muffin molds, pressing them to create a hollow in the middle.
Let's bake in a preheated oven at 180 ° C, without upper or lower fan setting, for about 20 minutes.
After the fried kadayıf is cooled, drizzle the syrup over it. It's important to leave this process until just before serving to ensure it retains its crispiness.
Finally, let's place the Golf Royal Gourmet Silifke Strawberry ice cream balls into the kadayıf bowls.
Garnish with strawberry slices, hazelnuts or pistachio pieces and serve. Enjoy!

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Ice Cream Festival for Children in Disaster Areas

Golf Dondurma, one of Türkiye's leading ice cream producers focused on adding value to society, reached out to children simultaneously in eight earthquake-affected provinces as part of a project implemented in collaboration with the Turkish Educational Volunteers Foundation (TEGV). The event, held at 8 TEGV activity locations in Adıyaman, Gaziantep, Hatay, Kahramanmaraş, Şanlıurfa, Malatya, Mersin, and Adana, distributed ice cream to a total of 13 children.

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Golf Ice Cream, which offers its consumers the pleasure of trying new things with its innovative production techniques, continues its operations with the mission of adding value to society. Implemented with the Turkish Education Volunteers Foundation (TEGV) and A meaningful event aimed at ensuring a joyful summer for children in the earthquake zone, Golf Ice Cream's most popular products were introduced to children. A refreshing treat and a source of happiness in the summer heat, the ice creams transformed into delightful moments for children.

To Look to the Future with Hope

Stating that Golf Ice Cream continues to make a difference not only with its delicious products but also with its projects that touch the society, Golf Ice Cream Marketing and Business Development Director Ezgi Eröz"As Golf Ice Cream, we always fulfill our social responsibility by producing high-quality and reliable products. Social solidarity is one of our brand's core values. Together with TEGV, we wanted to bring a little happiness to the lives of children in the earthquake zone. Seeing the smiles on the children's faces was more valuable to us than anything else. We will continue to fulfill our social responsibility, and especially to support children, with projects like this so they can look to the future with hope," he said.

Eroz He continued, “We strive to do our job in the best possible way and bring our understanding of quality to every aspect of life. Because as an institution, we believe that true responsibility always begins with offering the best.”

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