Product Offerings
Product Categories:
Confectionery
Products:
Bubble Gum: Single Flow Pack, Newboll, Square Jar, Mega Shook, Round Jar, Blister Dragee, Bottle Dragee, Blister Bubble Gum, Super 5, Gums In The Bag, Gum Ball Machine, Sugar Free
İlham Sweets, headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, is a prominent manufacturer and exporter of high-quality bubble gum and confectionery products. With a strong focus on innovation, branding, and export excellence, the company has become a key player in the global gum and sweets industry. Leveraging Turkey’s strategic geographical position and industrial expertise, İlham Sweets exports its products to a wide range of international markets, offering both branded and private label solutions.
Core Business
İlham Sweets specializes in the production of bubble gum products in a variety of flavors, shapes, and packaging formats. The company operates fully integrated manufacturing lines and utilizes state-of-the-art technology to ensure consistency, quality, and international compliance across all product categories.
From formulation to flavor development and final packaging, İlham Sweets controls every aspect of the value chain to meet diverse consumer and market needs.
Product & Service Offerings
The company offers an extensive product portfolio across multiple segments of the bubble gum and gum confectionery market:
- Single Flow Pack Bubble Gum
- Newboll Bubble Gum Series
- Square Jar and Round Jar Packaging
- Mega Shook Series
- Blister Dragee Gum
- Bottle Dragee Gum
- Super 5 Series
- Gums in the Bag
- Gumball Machine Refills
- Sugar-Free Gum Options
These products are developed to serve various retail environments, including supermarkets, convenience stores, vending machines, and specialty candy shops. İlham Sweets also offers customized packaging solutions and private labeling services for distributors and wholesalers worldwide.
Specialization and Core USP
İlham Sweets stands out due to the following core strengths:
- Focused expertise in gum manufacturing, particularly dragee and flow pack formats
- Flexibility in packaging and branding, supporting both high-volume distributors and boutique importers
- Continual flavor innovation, including tropical, mint, fruit, and sour varieties
- Export-oriented business model, with logistics support and multilingual customer service
- In-house design and branding support for private label clients
The company maintains agility in operations, allowing rapid response to global trends and regional preferences.
Financials and Export Performance
While exact financial figures remain undisclosed, İlham Sweets has established a significant presence in international trade:
- Exports to over 40 countries across the Middle East, North Africa, Europe, and Asia
- Strategic markets include Iraq, Libya, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the Balkans
- According to trade intelligence platforms such as ImportYeti and Volza, the company has completed hundreds of export shipments annually
- Regular participation in international trade expos including ISM Cologne, Gulfood, and WorldFood Istanbul
Their high-frequency shipment activity indicates sustained demand for both branded and OEM bubble gum products.
Target Market
İlham Sweets serves a wide range of clientele:
- International importers and distributors
- Supermarket and convenience store chains
- Vending machine suppliers
- Private label brand owners
- Wholesalers in B2B confectionery trade
The products are designed to cater to children, teens, and adult consumers seeking fun, flavorful chewing gum options.
Capabilities
- Modern production facility in Istanbul equipped with automated gum processing and packaging machinery
- R&D and flavor labs to develop and customize new product lines
- High production capacity, capable of handling both high-volume and niche orders
- Multilingual export and documentation team
- Flexible packaging units supporting jars, pouches, blister packs, and bulk formats
Certifications and Compliance
İlham Sweets complies with both national and international food safety and regulatory standards:
- ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management System
- Halal Certification
- CE and EU food contact packaging compliance
- HACCP-certified production process
- Products comply with Middle Eastern and European food import regulations
These certifications enable İlham Sweets to seamlessly serve diverse and regulated markets.
Customer Testimonials
“We have been importing bubble gum from İlham Sweets for over 4 years. Their product variety and consistency are unmatched.”
— Regional Importer, Middle East
“Their OEM capabilities and support for packaging design helped us successfully launch our own candy brand in North Africa.”
— Brand Owner, North Africa
Major Achievements
- Presence in 40+ international markets
- Recognized for fast, customized OEM and private label services
- Innovative seasonal product releases tailored to global trends
- Exhibitor at global food exhibitions, including Gulfood Dubai and ISM Germany
- Developed over 50 unique gum SKUs in various formats and flavors
İlham Sweets continues to blend tradition with innovation in the world of confectionery, delivering high-quality, vibrant bubble gum products that delight consumers and partners around the globe.