Işık Tarım Ürünleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. is one of Turkey’s most prominent producers and exporters of organic dried fruits, frozen fruits, and hazelnut products. Headquartered in İzmir, Işık Tarım has been a pioneer in organic agriculture since 1974, and has since developed into a fully integrated supply chain company, known globally for its commitment to sustainability, product integrity, and fair trade practices.
Core Business and Product Portfolio
Işık Tarım’s product lines are rooted in certified organic farming and responsible sourcing. The company manages every aspect of its supply chain—from farm to fork—offering customers high-quality, traceable, and ethically produced goods.
Product Categories:
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Dried Fruits
- Organic Dried Figs
- Organic Dried Apricots
- Organic Raisins
- Organic Mulberries
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Frozen Fruits
- Organic Strawberries
- Organic Cherries
- Organic Pomegranates
- Organic Raspberries
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Hazelnuts
- Organic Natural Hazelnuts
- Organic Roasted Hazelnuts
- Organic Hazelnut Paste
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Retail Products
- Branded snacks under the Happy Village and Biopocket labels
- Organic trail mixes and on-the-go snack packs
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Private Label Solutions
- Custom-packed dried fruits and nuts for leading international retailers
The company’s vertically integrated model ensures full traceability and adherence to the strictest global standards for organic production and food safety.
Processing Infrastructure and Capacity
Işık Tarım operates state-of-the-art processing facilities, including modern production lines for drying, freezing, pasteurizing, and packaging organic fruits and nuts. It has invested significantly in automation, energy-efficient technologies, and food safety monitoring systems.
Key Operational Features:
- Processing Capacity: Over 27,000 metric tons annually of organic product output
- Farming Network: 4,000+ registered organic farmers
- Land Conversion: Over 14,500 hectares of farmland converted to organic practices
- Regions Covered: 6 agricultural regions, 175+ villages
- R&D Accreditation: Recognized as an official R&D Center by Turkey's Ministry of Industry and Technology since 2020
Export Markets and Global Presence
Işık Tarım exports its products to more than 40 countries across six continents. Its global clientele includes supermarket chains, health food distributors, private label retailers, and food manufacturers.
Key Export Markets:
- North America: United States, Canada
- Europe: Germany, United Kingdom, France, Netherlands, Switzerland
- Asia-Pacific: Japan, South Korea, Australia
- Middle East and Africa: UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa
Distribution Highlights:
- Products available in retail chains, organic food stores, and e-commerce platforms
- High-volume B2B shipments for ingredient supply to food processors
- Multilingual packaging and regional certifications for country-specific compliance
Certifications and Quality Compliance
Işık Tarım is one of the most certified food producers in Turkey, demonstrating its commitment to meeting diverse global regulatory standards for food safety, organic integrity, and ethical trade.
Certification Portfolio:
- EU Organic
- NOP (USA)
- COR (Canada)
- JAS (Japan)
- Bio Suisse (Switzerland)
- Soil Association (UK)
- CNOPS (China)
- Demeter (Biodynamic)
- Fair for Life (Fair Trade)
- Rainforest Alliance Certified
- ISO 22000, ISO 9001, BRC, IFS
These certifications enable Işık Tarım to meet retailer-specific sourcing policies and consumer expectations in both developed and emerging markets.
Sustainability and The Happy Village Project
Launched in 1991, The Happy Village Project is one of Turkey’s earliest and most impactful private sustainability initiatives. It was designed to promote long-term organic farming practices, environmental stewardship, and rural development.
Impact Summary:
- 175+ organic villages
- 14,500+ hectares of certified organic farmland
- 4,000 farmers engaged through direct education and contract farming
- Environmental restoration programs including soil regeneration, water conservation, and biodiversity protection
The Happy Village Project serves as a model for sustainable agriculture, receiving both national and international recognition for its socio-economic and environmental contributions.
Research and Innovation
Işık Tarım’s R&D Center is focused on improving food quality, extending shelf life, and innovating new organic formulations. With a team of over 30 experts in fields such as biochemistry, microbiology, food engineering, and quality control, the center leads initiatives in:
- Product stability and packaging innovation
- Residue-free processing and safety testing
- Nut paste and functional snack development
- Sustainability impact assessment
R&D outputs directly influence both product development and the continual optimization of farming and processing methods.
Strategic Brands
- Happy Village
- Organic dried fruits and nuts for retail markets
- Known for eco-conscious branding and traceable sourcing
- Biopocket
- On-the-go snack packs designed for health-conscious consumers
- Offered in resealable pouches and single-serve formats
Both brands are featured in organic and specialty food stores across Europe and North America.
Key Clients and Partnerships
Işık Tarım supplies products to:
- Multinational food retailers
- Organic and health-focused brands
- Private label retailers in Europe and North America
- Foodservice distributors and processors
Its flexible packaging formats, consistent quality, and complete documentation make it a preferred partner for retail chains and international trading houses.
Major Achievements
- Exporting to over 40 countries
- Processing and exporting 27,000+ metric tons of organic products annually
- Operating one of Turkey’s largest organic farming networks
- First Turkish company to implement a full-traceability organic supply chain
- Officially accredited as a government-backed R&D center since 2020
Işık Tarım continues to lead the global organic food movement with a clear focus on sustainability, community impact, and top-tier product quality. Through innovation and long-term partnerships, the company aims to make organic food accessible, reliable, and rewarding for both producers and consumers worldwide.
