Founded in 1992 with a modest production facility of approximately 1,000 m², two machines and a limited range of equipment, Mertsan Gıda has expanded its manufacturing operations considerably over the years. Its production activities are now carried out across a 12,000 m² enclosed facility, supported by automated production equipment and an extensive product portfolio.
The company operates in several segments of the confectionery and food industry, with its principal manufacturing categories including chewing gum, hard candy, soft candy, dragee confectionery, chocolate and rolled wafer products.
Hygienic and Automated Food Manufacturing
Mertsan Gıda’s factory was designed with Turkish food production requirements in mind, placing particular emphasis on hygiene and sterilization. The facility is equipped with fully automated machinery intended to support high-capacity production.
Manufacturing operations are carried out under controlled and hygienic conditions, with processes designed to minimize direct human contact. Production is conducted in accordance with the conditions specified by the Turkish Food Codex.
This infrastructure provides the basis for manufacturing a diverse range of confectionery products while maintaining a consistent production environment.
A Broad Range of Confectionery Products
The company’s manufacturing portfolio covers several well-established confectionery categories. These include chewing gum, hard candy, soft candy, dragees, chocolate and rolled wafers.
According to the company’s information, its product portfolio includes approximately 200 different products. The variety enables Mertsan Gıda to address different market requirements and consumer preferences across both domestic and international markets.
Distribution Across Türkiye
In addition to its manufacturing operations, Mertsan Gıda maintains a nationwide commercial network. Its sales representatives and dealerships are positioned across all seven geographical regions of Türkiye, enabling the company to serve customers throughout all 81 provinces.
This domestic network supports the distribution of its confectionery products across different parts of the Turkish market.
International Export Activities
Mertsan Gıda has developed an international customer and distribution network alongside its domestic operations. The company states that it exports its products to 65 countries, making international trade an important part of its business activities.
With a 12,000 m² enclosed production area, approximately 200 employees and a portfolio of around 200 products, the company has built production capabilities aimed at serving both Turkish and overseas markets.
Continuous Product and Market Development
The food and confectionery sector is strongly influenced by changing consumer preferences and market expectations. Mertsan Gıda continues to expand and develop its product categories while following developments in production technology.
Its manufacturing structure combines automated machinery, large-scale production capacity and hygiene-focused facility management. These elements support the company’s activities as a Turkish manufacturer of confectionery and related food products.
A Turkish Confectionery Manufacturer with Global Reach
From its beginnings in 1992 to its present-day manufacturing structure, Mertsan Gıda has developed from a small production operation into a company with a substantially larger facility, wider product range and international market presence.
Its core activities today include chewing gum, candy, chocolate and rolled wafer production, supported by domestic distribution throughout Türkiye and exports to numerous international markets.
