Exhibiting at Thaifex - Anuga Asia 2025

Ak Nişasta Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. is a leading Turkish manufacturer and exporter specializing in starches, sweeteners, and protein-rich derivatives used across the food, pharmaceutical, and industrial sectors. With decades of industry expertise, the company is recognized for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability in the starch processing industry.

Company Overview

Headquartered in Lüleburgaz, Turkey, Ak Nişasta operates one of the country’s most technologically advanced starch processing facilities. Strategically located in close proximity to European markets and major Turkish grain suppliers, the company leverages its logistical advantages to serve clients in over 30 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

Ak Nişasta combines traditional Turkish agricultural strengths with state-of-the-art manufacturing systems, enabling it to deliver a diverse portfolio of starch and sweetener solutions aligned with global food and industrial standards.

Core Business and Product Offerings

Ak Nişasta focuses on processing corn and wheat into high-value products suitable for various B2B applications. The company’s product categories include:

Starches

• Corn Starch
• Wheat Starch
• Organic Wheat Starch
• Molding Starch
• Pregelatinized Starch
• Dusting Starch

These are widely used in food production, confectionery, paper, textiles, and adhesives.

Sweeteners

• Glucose Syrup
• Fructose Syrup
• Dextrose Monohydrate
• Maltose Syrup
• Invert Liquid Sugar

These sweeteners serve industries such as bakery, beverages, dairy, and pharmaceuticals.

Side Products / Derivatives

• Corn Gluten
• Corn Cob
• Corn Bran
• Wheat Gluten
• Organic Wheat Gluten

These byproducts are leveraged in animal feed, biofuel production, and functional food formulations.

Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition

Ak Nişasta’s competitive advantage lies in its:

• Full-spectrum starch and sugar production capability, offering both conventional and organic variants.
• Advanced enzymatic and hydrolysis technologies enabling customized viscosity and sugar profiles.
• Integrated raw material sourcing model from local Turkish corn and wheat growers.
• Strict compliance with international food safety and export regulations.

The company is particularly known for its high-purity glucose and fructose syrups that meet EU and FDA-grade standards.

Target Market

Ak Nişasta serves a wide range of industrial clients including:

• Food and beverage manufacturers (confectionery, dairy, bakery)
• Pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies
• Paper and packaging companies
• Animal feed producers
• Bio-based industries (ethanol, bioplastics)

Key export destinations include:

• Germany
• Italy
• Egypt
• Iran
• Russia
• United Arab Emirates
• India

Capabilities

• Annual Processing Capacity: Over 300,000 metric tons of corn and wheat
• Production Facilities: Located in Lüleburgaz, with storage and logistics hubs in Istanbul
• Automation Level: High-tech production lines with PLC-controlled systems and continuous monitoring
• Laboratory & R&D: In-house certified labs for product analysis, microbiological safety, and custom formulations

Financials

While the company remains privately held, estimates based on output and pricing benchmarks suggest:

• Annual Turnover: USD 80–120 million
• Export Revenue Share: Approx. 50–60%
• Top Revenue Products: Glucose Syrup, Corn Starch, and Wheat Gluten

Export and Shipment Data

Based on international trade databases and public customs records:

• HS Codes: 110812 (Maize Starch), 170230 (Glucose and Syrup), 110813 (Potato Starch), 110819 (Other Starches)
• Estimated Export Volume (2023): 20,000+ metric tons
• Packaging Formats: Bulk tankers, 25kg sacks, 1-ton big bags, ISO tanks
• Logistics: Exports via Istanbul and Tekirdağ ports

Certifications and Compliance

Ak Nişasta operates with a commitment to globally recognized standards, holding:

• ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management
• ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management
• FSSC 22000 – GFSI-recognized food safety scheme
• GMO-Free Certification
• Halal Certification
• Kosher Certification
• EU Organic Certification (for selected wheat starch and gluten products)

Customer Testimonials

“Ak Nişasta has become our preferred supplier of high-grade glucose syrup in the EU zone. Their technical support and consistency in quality are unmatched.”
– Procurement Head, Confectionery Manufacturer, Germany

“We appreciate their flexibility in meeting our viscosity specifications and rapid turnaround on container shipments to Dubai.”
– Food Ingredients Importer, UAE

Major Achievements

• Among Top 5 starch exporters in Turkey by volume (2022–2023)
• Developed a proprietary organic wheat starch line in 2021 to meet EU sustainable sourcing regulations
• Active exhibitor at Gulfood Manufacturing, SIAL Paris, and Fi Europe
• Secured long-term supply contracts with multinational food manufacturers across MENA and South Asia

Ak Nişasta Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. continues to scale with a clear vision of sustainable agriculture, technical excellence, and global competitiveness in the complex carbohydrate and protein ingredients market.