Ülker facts for kids
| Anonim Şirket | |
| Traded as | BİST: ULKER |
| Industry | Food processing |
| Founded | 22 February 1944 |
| Founder | Sabri Ülker Asim Ülker |
| Headquarters | Istanbul, Turkey |
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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Key people
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Ali Ülker (Chairman) Mehmet Tütüncü (CEO) |
| Products | Baby food, breakfast cereals coffee, confectionery, dairy products, ice cream, soft drink, |
| Revenue |  US$2.30 billion (2024) |
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Operating income
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 US$388 million (2024) |
| US$218 million (2024) |
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| Total assets | US$2.76 billion (2024) |
| Total equity | US$950 million (2024) |
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Number of employees
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10.154 (2023) |
| Parent | Yıldız Holding |
| Subsidiaries |
List
Biskot Bisküvi
Ülker Çikolata Sanayi A.Ş. İstanbul Gıda Atlas Gıda Birleşik Dış Ticaret A.Ş. Atlantik Gıda Rekor Gıda Godiva Belgium BVBA G New Inc. |
Ülker is a big food and drink company from Istanbul, Turkey. It makes many different products. You can find Ülker products in over 110 countries around the world.
The company is best known for its biscuits, cookies, crackers, and chocolates. But it also makes many other kinds of food. In 2004, Ülker won an award called "Candy Company of the Year in Europe." This award came from the European Candy Kettle Club.
In 2016, a company called Yıldız Holding moved a large part of Ülker's ownership to a new global business. This new business is named Pladis.
History of Ülker
Ülker started a long time ago, in 1944. It was founded by two brothers, Sabri and Asim Ülker. Their parents had moved to Turkey from Crimea.
The company began as a small bakery in Istanbul. Just four years later, in 1948, they opened their first factory.
Growing the Business
In the 1970s, Ülker started to grow a lot. They began selling their products to countries in the Middle East. They also started making chocolates and improving their packaging.
By the end of the 1900s, Ülker was making even more products. These included margarine, cooking oil, and dairy items like milk and yogurt.
In 2002, Ülker added fizzy drinks to its product list. The next year, in 2003, they started making Turkish coffee, ice cream, and even baby food.
Cola Turka Launch
In 2003, Ülker launched a soda called Cola Turka. This drink was made to compete with popular sodas like Coca-Cola. A famous actor, Chevy Chase, even appeared in an advertisement for Cola Turka. Some local reports said that Coca-Cola lowered its prices by 10% because Cola Turka was so popular. However, Ülker sold its drinks business in 2015.
Ülker is part of a bigger company called Yıldız Holding. In 2001, Yıldız Holding had over 41,000 employees. It was one of the most successful manufacturers in Turkey. Ülker's sales around the world reached $1.5 billion.
See also
In Spanish: Ülker para niños
- List of food companies
