Alyan Gıda Üretim İthalat İhracat Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., based in İstanbul, Türkiye, is a renowned manufacturer and exporter in the food industry, specializing in premium chocolate, cakes, and date-based products. With a firm commitment to quality, innovation, and global market integration, Alyan Gıda has successfully positioned itself as a trusted brand within the competitive international confectionery sector.
Core Business and Offerings
Alyan Gıda focuses on the manufacture, packaging, and export of high-quality food products across several categories:
- Chocolate Products: The company offers a diverse range of premium and compound chocolates, including:
- Hazelnut milk chocolate with hazelnut cream filling
- Chocolate-coated snacks and bars
- Cakes and Pastries: Soft cake lines are developed to cater to international markets, especially in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) regions.
- Date-Based Products: Leveraging regional sourcing, Alyan supplies fresh dates and date confections, targeting markets with cultural affinity for dates.
These product lines are developed under brands such as Alyan, Volume, and Labanh, tailored for various segments of the international consumer market.
Specialization and USP
The company's competitive advantages lie in:
- Full vertical integration – from raw material procurement to final packaging
- Custom OEM/Private Label production – supporting global clients with tailor-made branding
- BRC and Halal-compliant production lines
- Flavor customization to suit regional palates (e.g., Arabic, African, Eastern European)
Financials and Trade Data
While private and unlisted, Alyan Gıda shows a strong export footprint backed by trade intelligence from global shipment databases:
- Export Markets: More than 40 countries including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iraq, Jordan, Libya, and various African nations
- Export Volume: Estimated 800+ TEUs annually, with an average load of chocolate and cake products in multi-flavor assortments
- Annual Export Value: Based on average per-container product value of $10,000–$12,000, estimated annual export revenue ranges between $8–9.5 million USD
- Repeat Orders: Verified data from import platforms suggest high order repeatability from distributors in MENA
Target Market
The company targets:
- Retailers and supermarkets in Gulf and North African countries
- Distributors of Halal-certified confectionery
- Private label clients requiring small-batch or large-volume production
- Festive and seasonal demand markets for Ramadan and Eid packaging
Capabilities
Alyan Gıda operates a state-of-the-art production facility capable of:
- Producing multi-format confectionery (bars, slabs, filled)
- Flexible packaging lines for custom branding
- In-house logistics support for international shipping
- Production lines that comply with ISO 22000 and BRC Food Safety standards
The facility in Sakarya provides strategic logistical advantages, close to Istanbul ports for rapid export facilitation.
Certifications and Compliance
The company adheres to internationally recognized quality and safety standards:
- ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management
- BRC – British Retail Consortium Certification
- HALAL Certified
- TSE – Turkish Standards Institution certification
These certifications allow Alyan to operate confidently in regulated markets like Europe and GCC.
Customer Testimonials and Recognition
Trade fair participations such as Gulfood Dubai and ISM Cologne have contributed to building Alyan’s brand globally. Distributors often cite the company's reliability in lead times, innovative packaging, and flexibility in product assortment as key reasons for long-term partnerships.
Major Achievements
- Exported to over 40 countries across 5 continents
- Developed three proprietary brands with global recognition
- Recognized as a top SME exporter by regional trade associations in Türkiye
- Regular exhibitor in global confectionery expos, including SIAL, Anuga, and Food Africa
Alyan Gıda continues to grow as a global name in the food and confectionery segment by combining Turkish manufacturing excellence with international marketing prowess.
