Icim

What Icim does

İçim is the flagship consumer brand of Ak Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş., Turkey's largest milk and dairy producer, operating six production facilities across Istanbul, Sakarya, Karaman, Kırklareli/Lüleburgaz, Kahramanmaraş, and İzmir with a combined processing capacity of 5,000 tons of milk per day. The portfolio spans fresh/UHT/pasteurized milk, yogurt, kefir, ayran, cheese (kashar, labneh, feta, cream cheese, processed), butter, kaymak, cream, puddings, milkshakes, probiotic drinks, and children's dairy, organized under the umbrella brand İçim and five sub-brands — İçim Rahat (lactose-free), İçim Fit (high-protein), İçim Şef (culinary cream), İçim İçimino (children's), and İçim Dolcia (light puddings).

Underlying production technology is conventional dairy processing: UHT for ambient shelf life (up to 6 months unopened), pasteurization, microfiltration, lactase enzyme treatment for the lactose-free line, and probiotic fermentation for kefir and probiotic yogurt. The company holds EU export approval for labneh and fresh cheese, plus a complete stack of quality, food safety, environmental, occupational health, and information security certifications (ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001/27001, FSSC 22000, Halal, Kosher, Organic, Zero Waste).

Commercially, İçim operates a packaged-consumer-goods distribution model through major Turkish retail chains (Migros, Carrefour, Sok Market), quick-commerce platforms (Getir, Yemeksepeti), its own e-commerce site, and a dedicated food-service line (Ev Dışı Tüketim) targeting hotels, restaurants, and catering. It also exports dairy products to Europe under the parent brand and via the President cream-cheese line. The company is privately held, headquartered in Maltepe, Istanbul, and employs 1,001–5,000 people. No revenue figure is publicly disclosed.

Name

Icim

Legal name

Ak Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi

Website

https://icim.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

İçim is Turkey's largest dairy consumer brand, owned by Ak Gıda, operating six factories with 5,000 tons/day milk processing capacity and serving households, children, fitness consumers, and HoReCa through retail, quick-commerce, and export channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Ice Cream, Frozen Desserts & Novelties Manufacturing (AFAKAKAE)

Keywords

• Dairy products
• Milk processing
• Yogurt production
• Cheese manufacturing
• Probiotic beverages

Headquarters

HQ city

Maltepe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consumer Packaged Goods Sales: İçim generates revenue through the sale of packaged dairy products across multiple categories including milk, yogurt, cheese, ayran, kefir, cream, butter, puddings, and specialized products for children. Products are sold through retail chains, online platforms, and direct-to-consumer channels in Turkey and export markets.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

İçim is a consumer dairy brand that manufactures and sells a comprehensive portfolio of milk and dairy products — including milk, yogurt, cheese, ayran, kefir, cream, butter, kaymak, pudding, milkshake, probiotic drinks, children's follow-on milk, and specialty lines — produced across six production facilities in Turkey. Products are sold through major retail chains (Migros, Carrefour, Sok Market), quick-commerce and food delivery platforms (Getir, Yemeksepeti), the company website icim.com.tr, food service accounts, and selected export markets.

Product overview

İçim is a comprehensive dairy products portfolio under Ak Gıda, Turkey's largest dairy company. The offering consists of a core product line organized by category (milk, yogurt, cheese, ayran, kefir, cream, butter, kaymak, pudding, milkshake, probiotic drinks, children's products, and food service) supplemented by five sub-brands targeting specific consumer segments: İçim Rahat (lactose-free), İçim Fit (high-protein/fitness), İçim Şef (professional culinary), İçim İçimino (children's), and İçim Dolcia (light puddings). The company operates 6 production facilities across Turkey and produces with daily milk processing capacity of 5,000 tons.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• İçim Rahat: Lactose-free dairy products brand including milk, yogurt, kefir, cheese, and labneh.
• İçim Fit
• İçim Şef
• İçim İçimino
• İçim Dolcia

Products and services

• İçim Süt (Milk) Fresh, UHT, and pasteurized milk in various fat content options (0.5%, 1.5%, 3%, 3.5%) including lactose-free, high-protein, light, organic, and flavored varieties, for general household and food-service dairy consumption.
• İçim Yoğurt (Yogurt) Various yogurt products including strained yogurt (süzme yoğurt), probiotic yogurt, and regular yogurt options for general household consumption.
• İçim Peynir (Cheese) Wide range of cheese products including Kashar, labneh (multiple variants), processed cheese slices, feta, UF feta, cream cheese, fresh cheese, and lactose-free cheese options, for retail consumers and HoReCa customers.
• İçim Ayran Traditional Turkish yogurt-based drink sold to general consumers for daily refreshment alongside meals.
• İçim Kefir Probiotic fermented milk drink line including the innovative Aronia-Blackberry kefir (Turkey's first), supporting digestive and immune health for health-conscious consumers.
• İçim Krema (Cream) Culinary cream line including İçim Şef Krema with 35% fat content, co-developed with Turkish celebrity chefs for versatile dessert and savory cooking applications, targeting home cooks and HoReCa users.
• İçim Tereyağı (Butter) Butter products made from fresh milk, for retail household and food service use.
• İçim Milkshake Flavored milkshake products including strawberry, made with minimum 85% real cow's milk and fortified with calcium and vitamin D, targeting children and on-the-go consumers.
• İçim Puding (Pudding) Pudding products under Dolcia and İçimino sub-brands in chocolate, strawberry, banana, and chocolate-hazelnut flavors for household consumption.
• İçim Kaymak (Kajmak) Traditional Turkish clotted cream dairy product, sold to retail consumers and HoReCa accounts for breakfast service and desserts.
• İçim Büyüme Küpü (Growth Cube) Children's follow-on milk formulated to support growth and development, marketed to parents of young children.
• İçim Probiyotik İçecek (Probiotic Drink) Probiotic beverages for digestive system regulation and immune support, for health-conscious consumers.
• İçim Ev Dışı Tüketim (Food Service / Out-of-Home Consumption) Dedicated product line designed for out-of-home consumption, targeting restaurants, hotels, and catering businesses with bulk dairy inputs for professional food preparation.
• İçim Rahat (Lactose-Free) Lactose-free dairy product line including milk, yogurt, kefir, cottage cheese, and labneh for consumers with lactose intolerance, identified as Turkey's most preferred lactose-free family brand.
• İçim Fit (High Protein) High-protein dairy line including protein milk in vanilla, coffee, strawberry, and cocoa flavors, plus protein pudding, targeting fitness and active lifestyle consumers.
• İçim Şef (Chef) Premium culinary sub-brand including İçim Şef Krema (35% fat cream), developed in collaboration with Turkish celebrity chefs for professional and home cooking applications.
• İçim İçimino (Children's) Children's dairy sub-brand including flavored milk (chocolate, strawberry, banana), puddings, and milkshakes, fortified with calcium and vitamin D, featuring fun characters and an interactive game website.
• İçim Dolcia (Light Pudding) Light pudding sub-brand with 80% fresh milk content, available in chocolate, strawberry, banana, and chocolate-hazelnut flavors, sold in packs of four at 60g and 100g sizes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Turkey's #1 dairy company in production capacity and market leadership
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Refika BirgülcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2023Celebrity chef and cookbook author Refika Birgül partnered with İçim to develop recipes and create packaging for İçim Şef Krema. She shares exclusive recipes including 'Cinnamon Meatballs with Creamy Almond Sauce' and 'Noodles with Creamy Walnut Feta Cheese' on İçim Şef Krema packages.
• Natali GökyaycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2023World Cookbook Awards Gourmand award-winning chef Natali Gökyay partnered with İçim for İçim Şef Krema product development. She created 'Strawberry Cupcake' recipe and describes İçim Şef Krema as 'the secret to her desserts' and 'the great chef in the little box.'
• Yağız İzgülcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 July 2023Celebrity chef and owner of Burger Project Restaurant Yağız İzgül partnered with İçim for İçim Şef Krema. He developed 'Creamy Mushroom Chicken' recipe and states 'My secret of flavor in the kitchen is İçim Şef Krema.'
• Metro TürkiyecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAk Gıda-Içim is a supporter of Metro Türkiye's 10x20x30 Food Loss and Waste Reduction initiative, which mobilizes partners to combat food waste in Turkey. Ak Gıda supports this initiative with its daily 5,000 tons milk processing capacity and extensive distribution network.
• Let's Do It! (Yapılacak Çok Şey Var)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAk Gıda-Içim Süt volunteers participated in the World Clean Up Day (Dünya Temizlik Günü) on September 17th, organized by Let's Do It! foundation. Ak Gıda volunteers collected garbage simultaneously in 6 different cities across Turkey as part of this global environmental cleanup movement.
• Toplum Gönüllüleri Vakfı (Community Volunteers Foundation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAk Gıda-Içim Süt employees and families participated in the NKolay 44th Istanbul Marathon on November 6th, running for the Community Volunteers Foundation (Toplum Gönüllüleri Vakfı) as part of the foundation's 20th Anniversary Run. The company supports this youth-focused NGO through employee volunteering.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Arla Foods: European dairy cooperative with a broad branded portfolio across milk, yogurt, cheese and lactose-free; relevant comparable on lactose-free dairy scale (İçim Rahat's category) and cooperative-style scale economics in dairy processing.
• FrieslandCampina: Global dairy cooperative with strong UHT and functional dairy brands; comparable on multi-category branded dairy, foodservice supply and EU regulatory compliance benchmarks that Ak Gıda-İçim is now pursuing.
• Lactalis: World's largest dairy group with deep cheese and ingredient portfolios; relevant as both a competitor in the EU cheese/labneh markets where İçim now has export approval and as a global benchmark for dairy processing scale economics.
• Nestlé: Global food giant with a substantial dairy portfolio (UHT milk, cream, condensed milk, children's dairy, infant formula) and Turkish manufacturing footprint; comparable on multi-category dairy CPG and children's nutrition where İçim competes with İçim İçimino and Büyüme Küpü.
• Danone: Global dairy and plant-based leader with significant Turkish operations (Danone Türkiye); directly comparable on yogurt, milk and lactose-free categories and on functional/probiotic product positioning that İçim targets with İçim Rahat and kefir lines.

Direct peers

• Bahçıvan Gıda: Turkish dairy and juice producer with UHT milk, yogurt, ayran and ayran-based products; a mid-sized direct competitor in core Turkish dairy categories where İçim leads on volume.
• Tat Gıda: Major Turkish packaged food company with a significant dairy and tomato-products portfolio, part of a major Turkish conglomerate; competes with İçim in UHT milk, cheese and processed dairy across Turkish grocery channels.
• SEK (Süt Endüstrisi Kurumu): Historic Turkish dairy state-owned brand producing milk, yogurt, cheese and butter; competes with İçim in commodity and branded dairy SKUs across Turkish retail and institutional channels.
• Pınar Süt: Largest direct competitor in the Turkish dairy market, part of Yaşar Holding; produces UHT milk, yogurt, cheese, ayran and functional dairy products for Turkish retailers — overlapping product portfolio, channel mix and consumer segments with İçim.
• Yörükoğlu Süt: Established Turkish dairy processor producing milk, yogurt, cheese and ayran; competes with İçim across core commodity dairy categories in Turkish modern trade and traditional channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/icim
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPoroAVjd_375CCce_Br2Lg
• Facebookfacebook.com/icimsutt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/akgida
• Instagraminstagram.com/icim

Compliance17 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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