Yildiz Holding’s DFU bakery acquires BRCGS food safety certification

TURKEY – Donuk Fırıncılık Ürünleri (DFU), a subsidiary of Yıldız Holding, has announced that it has successfully completed the BRCGS Food Safety Audit conducted by Intertek and received certification at the Grade A level.

Ilgin Hasircioglu, DFU’s General Manager, stated that the company is committed to providing high-quality products to its customers while maintaining rigorous food safety standards in the industry.

She expressed her gratitude to the team and everyone who contributed to achieving this certification.

BRCGS (Brand Reputation Compliance Global Standards) is a premier global brand and consumer protection organization that establishes standards for food safety, packaging, storage, and distribution.

The standards encompass various aspects of food production, including hygiene, traceability, and risk management, thereby assuring consumers and stakeholders alike.

The globally recognized BRCGS Global Food Standard, launched in 1998, was the first food safety standard acknowledged by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) in 2000.

This accreditation underscores compliance with GFSI’s strict benchmark criteria and functions as a comprehensive quality management framework, integrating both food safety and quality requirements vital for certification by food manufacturers.

According to a report by Market Research Future, the frozen bakery market was valued at US$19.59B in 2023 and is projected to grow from US$20.30B in 2024 to US$34.94B by 2032, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.02% during the forecast period.

Frozen bakery products come in two formats: “thaw and serve” or “bake-off.” Both formats help maintain product freshness, and with a shelf life of 6 to 12 months, they present an appealing option for the wholesale market.

DFU is a leading Turkish frozen bakery company operating under Yıldız Holding. Since it began operations in 2014, DFU has claimed undisputed leadership in the frozen bakery products sector with a product portfolio including cookies, bread, bagels, cakes, sandwiches, muffins, and croissants.

The company boasts over 200 products in 6 categories under the Ülker Marifet brand and an average annual production capacity of 22,000 tons.

DFU’s application of cold chain technology in its frozen baked products allows its products to maintain an internal temperature of -18°C, even when shipped to overseas markets, reflecting the company’s commitment to preserving product quality and safety.

Yıldız Holding is a Turkish conglomerate primarily known for manufacturing food products and is among the largest food manufacturers in Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (CEEMEA). Yildiz Holding’s subsidiaries include GODIVA, United Biscuits, DeMet’s, Adapazarı Şeker, DFU and Pladis

The group employs 80,000 people and operates 42 factories, 20 of which are located outside Turkey. Yıldız Holding boasts over 300 brands available across five continents, reaching four billion consumers.

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