What Ak Gida does

Ak Gıda is Turkey's largest milk and dairy products company, operating as a 100% subsidiary of Lactalis Group, the world's largest dairy company. The company runs 5 production facilities across Turkey with a daily milk processing capacity of 5,000 tons, drawing raw milk from approximately 30,000 farmers and serving an ecosystem of more than 700,000 people. Its business centers on the İçim consumer brand, which has been in the market since 1998 and offers a 300+ SKU portfolio spanning fresh pasteurized milk, yogurt, ayran, kefir, labneh, cream, pudding, butter, and functional products such as high-protein and lactose-free variants. The company also operates the Président brand for professional/gastronomy butter products and a HORECA-focused food service sales team.

The company's core technology is microfiltration — fresh milk is pasteurized the same day and purified from harmful bacteria and microorganisms through microfiltration before packaging. Ak Gıda markets through national retail distribution (supermarkets and grocery stores across Turkey) and a dedicated HORECA channel serving hotels, restaurants, and catering businesses. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales at retail and food-service pricing; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company invests over €20 million annually, supports a workforce of 1,001–5,000 employees, and is pursuing a sustainability roadmap including a 50% carbon footprint reduction target by 2033 and a 40% renewable electricity target via a solar power plant at its Tire facility. Most recently, Ak Gıda extended beyond its dairy core with the September 2025 launch of Ice Break cold coffee, signaling product-category expansion.

Name

Ak Gida

Legal name

Ak Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi

Website

https://akgida.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Ak Gıda is Turkey's largest milk and dairy products company, operating 5 production facilities with 5,000 tons/day capacity under the İçim consumer brand and serving Turkish consumers via retail and the HORECA food-service channel.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Fluid Milk Manufacturing (311511), Creamery Butter Manufacturing (311512), Cheese Manufacturing (311513)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Beverages (2080), Fats & Oils (2070)

akta.pro primary industry

Yogurt & Cultured Dairy Products Manufacturing (Kefir, Sour Cream, Labneh) (AFAKAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dairy-Based Beverage Production (Milk Drinks, Yogurt Drinks, Lassi) (AFAFABAJ), Butter & Ghee Manufacturing (AFAKAKAD), Dairy-Based Frozen Novelties Manufacturing (Bars, Sandwiches, Cones) (AFAHAEAG)

Keywords

• Packaged dairy products
• Fresh milk processing
• Yogurt and ayran
• Functional dairy beverages
• Professional butter and cream

Headquarters

HQ city

Maltepe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Dairy Products Sales: Ak Gıda generates revenue through the sale of dairy products including milk, yogurt, ayran, kefir, fresh cheese, cream, labneh, pudding, high-protein milk, lactose-free products, and cold coffee (Ice Break) under the İçim brand. The company sells through retail channels and HORECA (food service) sector across Turkey.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ak Gıda manufactures and distributes packaged dairy products in Turkey under the İçim consumer brand (milk, yogurt, ayran, kefir, fresh cheese, labneh, cream, pudding, high-protein and lactose-free SKUs) and the Président professional brand (butter for gastronomy), with a recent entry into cold coffee via Ice Break. The company operates 5 production facilities with 5,000 tons daily milk processing capacity, sources from approximately 30,000 farmers, and sells through retail and HORECA channels across Turkey.

Product overview

Ak Gida is Turkey's largest milk and dairy products company, operating as a 100% subsidiary of Lactalis Group. The company operates 5 production facilities across Turkey with a daily milk processing capacity of 5,000 tons. The product portfolio centers around the İçim consumer brand, offering a comprehensive range of dairy products including fresh milk, yogurt, ayran, kefir, fresh cheese, labneh, cream, butter, pudding, and functional products like high-protein milk and lactose-free options. The company also launched Ice Break cold coffee in 2025, marking expansion into the coffee beverage segment. Products are distributed under the İçim brand for consumer markets and Président for professional/gastronomy segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• İçim: Consumer brand for milk, yoghurt, ayran, kefir, labneh, fresh cheese, pudding, and high-protein milk products. Entered market in 1998.
• Président

Products and services

• İçim (consumer brand) Main consumer brand of Ak Gıda offering a range of dairy products including milk, yogurt, ayran, kefir, fresh cheese, labneh, cream, and protein-enriched milk for Turkish households.
• İçim Süt (Fresh Pasteurized Milk) Fresh pasteurized milk processed using microfiltration technology to remove harmful bacteria and microorganisms, for Turkish household consumers.
• İçim Yoğurt (Yogurt) Natural, high-quality yogurt produced from fresh milk for Turkish household consumers.
• İçim Ayran Traditional Turkish yogurt-based drink for household consumption.
• İçim Kefir Probiotic fermented milk drink for health-conscious consumers.
• İçim Labne (Labneh varieties) Fresh labneh cheese varieties for gastronomy and household use, launched in 2024.
• İçim Şef Krema (Chef Cream) Chef cream varieties for professional gastronomy use, launched in 2024.
• İçim Fit Yüksek Proteinli Süt (High-Protein Milk) High-protein milk targeting fitness and health-conscious consumers.
• İçim Rahat Laktozsuz (Lactose-Free Dairy) Lactose-free dairy products for consumers with lactose intolerance.
• Ice Break Cold Coffee Cold coffee product with double shot, representing Ak Gıda's entry into the coffee beverage market in 2025.
• Président Profesyonel Tereyağı (Professional Butter) Professional butter for chefs and gastronomy professionals, suitable for croissants and baking.
• Hazır Puding (Ready-to-Eat Pudding) Ready-to-eat pudding dessert for Turkish household consumers.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Eker Süt Ürünleri: Eker is a leading Turkish dairy brand offering milk, yogurt, ayran, cheese, and butter, with growing distribution. Direct competitor in mass and premium dairy tiers with strong regional presence.
• Pınar Süt: Pınar is one of the largest packaged dairy companies in Turkey under Yaşar Holding, producing milk, yogurt, ayran, cheese, and functional dairy. Direct head-to-head competitor to Ak Gıda's İçim brand across nearly all core categories in Turkish retail.
• Danone Hayat (Danone Turkey): Danone's Turkish subsidiary is a major player in yogurt, ayran, and functional dairy (Activia, Danone, Danino). Operates in the same Turkish retail and HORECA channels as Ak Gıda, with overlapping product formats.
• SEK (Süt Endüstrisi Kurumu): Long-established Turkish dairy processor producing milk, yogurt, cheese, butter, and ayran for the domestic market. Competes directly with Ak Gıda on price-tier dairy staples in Turkish grocery.

Broad incumbents

• FrieslandCampina: Major international dairy cooperative with branded consumer dairy across Europe, Asia, and Africa. Comparable in scale, product breadth (milk, yogurt, dairy drinks), and emerging-market operating model.
• Lactalis Group: World's largest dairy company and Ak Gıda's 100% parent. Operates a global portfolio of dairy brands (Président, Galbani, Parmalat) and provides the strategic, capital, and technology context for Ak Gıda's positioning.
• Danone: Global dairy and plant-based leader with significant presence in Turkey via Danone Hayat. Comparable multinational competitor applying similar functional, probiotic, and lactose-free product strategies that Ak Gıda is emulating with İçim.
• Arla Foods: Global dairy cooperative with strong European and Middle East presence. Comparable to Ak Gıda as a large-scale packaged dairy manufacturer with growing focus on functional and sustainability-led product lines.
• Nestlé Turkey (Süt Ürünleri): Nestlé's Turkish operations span milk products, cream, and adjacent dairy categories. Comparable multinational packaged food competitor leveraging global brand and functional nutrition R&D in the same Turkish retail channels.

Regional players

• Yörükoğlu Süt Ürünleri: Turkish dairy producer focused on cheese, butter, yogurt, and ayran with strong presence in Aegean and Marmara regions. Comparable regional packaged dairy competitor serving similar consumer and HORECA customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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