Product Offerings
Product Categories:
Confectionery
Products:
Chewing Gum: Sugar-Free Stick Gum, Aspartame-Free Gum, Dragee Gum
Soft Candy: Sugar-Free Jellies, Aspartame-Free Jellies
Ceremony Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., headquartered in Gaziantep, Türkiye, is a leading manufacturer and exporter specializing in chewing gum and sugar-free confectionery. Established with a focus on quality, innovation, and international compliance, the company has grown into one of Türkiye’s trusted suppliers in the functional and sugar-free candy segments. Its brands—7 Stick, Aimdent, and 7 Fine—are well recognized in both domestic and international markets.
Company Overview
Founded with the vision of delivering health-conscious, high-quality chewing gum and candy products, Ceremony Gıda has built a manufacturing and export operation that emphasizes food safety, ingredient transparency, and consumer wellness. The company leverages its strategic location in Gaziantep—one of Türkiye’s key food manufacturing hubs—to access global logistics routes and raw material networks.
Product Portfolio
Chewing Gum
- Sugar-Free Stick Gum: Available in various flavors such as spearmint, peppermint, and fruit
- Aspartame-Free Gum: Developed for markets sensitive to artificial sweeteners
- Dragee Gum: Candy-coated chewing gum for a crisp exterior and long-lasting flavor
These products are formulated with xylitol, sorbitol, and other low-calorie sweeteners, catering to the rising demand for healthier confectionery options.
Soft Candy
- Sugar-Free Jellies: Gelatin-based and pectin-based jellies, flavored with fruit extracts and colored with natural dyes
- Aspartame-Free Jellies: Meeting regulatory and consumer demand for clean-label formulations
All products are packaged in consumer-ready formats (pillow packs, blisters, jars) and bulk formats for private label partners.
Brands
- 7 Stick: Specializes in stick-form chewing gum, known for freshness and portability
- Aimdent: Targets functional gum market with oral care and breath-freshening benefits
- 7 Fine: Focused on sugar-free soft candy lines with a premium positioning
Manufacturing and Quality Assurance
Ceremony Gıda operates a modern production facility in Gaziantep that includes:
- High-capacity gum extruding, coating, and wrapping lines
- Jelly candy molding systems with programmable temperature and humidity control
- In-house R&D and QA labs for product development and batch testing
The facility maintains strict compliance with:
- ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- Halal Certification for compliance with OIC and Southeast Asian regulations
Export Market and Distribution
Ceremony Gıda exports more than 85% of its total production to over 60 countries across:
- Europe: Germany, Netherlands, UK
- Middle East: Saudi Arabia, Iraq, UAE
- North Africa: Egypt, Libya
- Asia: Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan
- Americas: USA and select Latin American countries
The company’s export growth has been fueled by:
- Long-standing partnerships with international distributors
- Strategic participation in trade fairs such as ISM Cologne, Gulfood, and Anuga
- Adaptation to local consumer preferences through multilingual packaging and product customization
Production and Capacity
- Annual capacity exceeds 1,500 metric tons of chewing gum and jellies
- Private label production represents approximately 30% of annual output
- Operates with multi-shift manufacturing cycles, enabling flexible response to seasonal demand
Innovation and R&D
Ceremony Gıda’s R&D team has successfully developed:
- Aspartame-free formulations without compromising on texture and taste
- Functional gum variants incorporating xylitol for dental benefits
- Jellies made with natural colors and flavors, including fruit puree inclusions
These innovations are guided by market trends, regulatory shifts, and evolving consumer preferences in wellness-oriented snacking.
Sustainability and Ethical Commitment
- All raw materials are sourced from certified suppliers
- Reduced plastic content in packaging through film down-gauging
- Investments in energy-efficient processing equipment
- Zero-waste targets in line with Türkiye’s national recycling initiatives
Strategic Goals
- Expand distribution network in South America and East Asia
- Launch new medicated gum line targeting oral care and travel retail
- Pursue BRC Global Standard Certification to access UK and Canadian supermarket chains
Key Achievements
- Recognized by Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM) for contribution to Türkiye’s food exports
- Consistent year-over-year growth rate of 12% in export revenue over the last 5 years
- Served more than 100 global private label customers across five continents
Ceremony Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. continues to strengthen its global presence by combining innovation with food safety, and delivering snack products that meet the highest standards of quality, taste, and consumer trust.