Mehmet Taşdemi̇r

Şölen, one of Turkey’s bravest and most innovative brands, works to add value to the land on which it was born and its people through bold investments and the employment it has provided. Established in Gaziantep in 1989, Şölen has offered a rich product portfolio in the categories of snacks, children's products, gifts, and treats with over 30 years of experience. Şölen continues its activities by focusing on food safety, hygiene and quality with its innovative vision. Incorporating brands such as Biscolata, Ozmo, Milango, Boombastic, Luppo, Lokkum and Nutymax, which have achieved formidable success worldwide, Şölen exports over 200 product types to over 120 countries from the USA to Belgium, from Japan to the Maldives. Şölen also has regional offices in Dubai, Algeria, Azerbaijan, the USA, Saudi Arabia, Germany and England as well as regional directorates in the Levant Region, Canada, China, and Latin America. With a team of over 2300 workers and an area of 210,000 m2 between its Istanbul and Gaziantep facilities, Şölen has a yearly production capacity of 330 thousand tons and is among the leading factories worldwide with its Industry 4.0 hardware and advanced technology. Şölen is also the first company in the Turkish food industry to have a single legal entity and an R&D center in 2 different locations, with its R&D centers located in Istanbul and Gaziantep. From holidays to special days, and with its multitude of delicious flavors, Şölen continues to strive towards celebrating all of life’s moments.