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Turkish Producer Of Traditional Red Pepper Flakes And Spice Blends Is Looking For International Distributors And Commercial Partners

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business Offer
POD Reference
BOTR20250707021
Term of Validity
8 July 2025 - 8 July 2026
Company's Country
  • Turkey
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement
Targeted Countries
  • Germany
  • France
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General information

Short Summary
A Turkish SME based in Kahramanmaraş, renowned for its high-quality red pepper flakes (pul biber), is offering a wide range of natural spices and sauces including turmeric, cinnamon, ginger, curry, sumac , and custom spice blends. The company seeks international partners under commercial or distribution agreements.
Full Description
Located in the southeastern city of Kahramanmaraş, Türkiye, this SME specializes in the production of high-quality natural spices, particularly its well-known red pepper flakes (pul biber), a traditional product with a protected regional reputation.

In addition to red pepper, the company processes and packages a diverse selection of spices such as turmeric, ground cinnamon, ginger, curry powder, and sumac (a traditional spice known for its sour and fruity aroma, especially used in salads and meat dishes.). It also produces mixed spice blends and various sauces tailored to regional and international culinary preferences.

The production facility operates under strict quality control standards and holds necessary certifications and laboratory test results, including aflatoxin levels, salt content, and oil ratio analysis. The company already has experience in exporting to Germany, France, and the UAE (Dubai), demonstrating its capacity for international business.

The company is now looking to expand its reach through long-term cooperation with commercial agents, distributors, or retail chains under commercial and/or distribution agreements. Partners will help introduce these authentic Turkish flavors to new markets.
Advantages and Innovations
Geographical authenticity: The company’s red pepper flakes are produced in Kahramanmaraş, a region with a historic and culinary heritage in spice cultivation.

Export experience: Products have been successfully exported to Germany, France, and the UAE.

Quality assurance: The company performs and provides chemical and microbiological analyses (aflatoxin, salt, and oil content) to ensure food safety and compliance with international standards.

Product range: Ability to offer both single spices and custom-made blends, along with sauces adapted to different cuisines.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
Potential partners should have experience in the import, distribution, or retail of food products, preferably in the spice, herbs, or condiments sector. Familiarity with food safety and labeling regulations in their respective countries is required.
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 2: Zero Hunger
IPR status
  • No IPR applied

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The partner is expected to act as a distributor or commercial agent for the company's products in their local or regional market. Responsibilities may include importing, warehousing, local marketing, and selling the product range (spices and sauces) to retail stores, wholesalers, food service businesses, or through online channels. The partner may also collaborate on packaging or branding if private label options are of interest.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME <=10
  • SME 50 - 249
Type of partnership
  • Commercial agreement

Dissemination

Technology keywords
  • 08002003 - Safe production methods
  • 08001004 - Food Processing
Market keywords
  • 07003002 - Health food
Targeted countries
  • Germany
  • France

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