Tariş Üzüm Birliği

What Tariş Üzüm Birliği does

Tariş Üzüm Birliği (legal name: S.S. Tariş Üzüm Tarım Satış Kooperatifleri Birliği) is a Turkish agricultural cooperative union founded in 1913 and headquartered in Izmir. It aggregates the production of 13 member cooperatives and over 10,000 producer farmers across the Aegean region, with a core focus on processing, marketing, and exporting seedless dried grapes, primarily the Sultaniye variety. The union operates an integrated processing facility in Alaşehir and has diversified its portfolio into value-added processed foods including pekmez (grape molasses), vinegar, tahini, halva, cezerye, krokan, and energy bars. A long-standing R&D partnership with Ege University, established in 1985, supports agronomic research and product development.

The cooperative's go-to-market operates across three channels: international export, domestic wholesale (dealers and supermarket chains), and direct-to-consumer via the magaza.tarisuzum.com.tr e-commerce platform. It is reported to hold approximately 30% of the UK dried grape market and exports to at least 11 countries, including the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, France, Ireland, Australia, Taiwan, Canada, Romania, and Algeria. Revenue mechanics combine member-supplied raw material, processing margins on branded packaged goods, and export sales denominated largely in foreign currency. The legal cooperative structure — with producer membership and shared equity — distinguishes the entity from a conventional corporate operator and shapes both its governance and capital allocation.

Underlying technical capability centers on post-harvest processing (drying, sulfur treatment, grading, packaging) for sultanas and a growing line of downstream food manufacturing (molasses boiling, vinegar fermentation, tahini and halva production). Recent capital activity, including 2026 tenders for a new vinegar filling line and potassium carbonate supply, indicates ongoing investment in processing throughput and value-added capacity. No audited revenue, headcount, or production volume data is publicly disclosed in the input, and the cooperative has not signaled external fundraising, M&A, or listing activity.

Name

Tariş Üzüm Birliği

Legal name

S.S. Tariş Üzüm Tarım Satış Kooperatifleri Birliği

Website

https://tarisuzum.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1913

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

A 113-year-old Izmir-based Turkish agricultural cooperative union that processes, markets, and exports seedless dried grapes and value-added products from over 10,000 producer members across 13 cooperatives, serving export, domestic retail, and e-commerce channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dried Grape Production

NAICS

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Merchant Wholesalers (424480), Nonchocolate Confectionery Manufacturing (311340), Beverage Manufacturing (3121)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Dried Fruit & Fruit Snacks Manufacturing (AFAKAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nuts, Seeds & Dried Fruit Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAF), Ethnic Bakery, Confectionery & Snacks Wholesale (AFAIAIAE)

Keywords

• Dried grape production
• Agricultural cooperative
• Seedless raisin export
• Turkish food products
• Grape processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Izmir

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Dried Grape Sales (Domestic & Export): Core business: production and sale of Sultaniye seedless dried grapes. Domestic sales through dealers and supermarket chains; export to UK, Germany, Netherlands, and other international markets covering 30% of UK market
2. E-commerce Direct Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales through proprietary e-commerce platform (magaza.tarisuzum.com.tr) offering dried grapes, pekmez, vinegar, tahini, helva, and other traditional Turkish food products
3. Processed Food Products: Production and sale of processed products including grape vinegar, grape molasses (pekmez), tahini, tahini helva, cezerye, and traditional Turkish sweets
4. Cooperative Member Services: Services to 10,000+ producer members including product purchasing, processing, and marketing support through 13 cooperatives

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tariş Üzüm Birliği produces, processes, and markets Sultaniye seedless dried grapes cultivated by its cooperative members across the Aegean region of Turkey. It also manufactures and sells a diversified line of traditional Turkish food products derived from grapes and other agricultural inputs, including grape molasses (pekmez), vinegar (grape, apple, balsamic), tahini, tahini helva, krokan, cezerye, energy bars, sucuk, and tarhana. The union sells these products domestically through dealers, supermarket chains, and its own e-commerce store, and exports them to international markets.

Product overview

Tariş Üzüm Birliği is an agricultural cooperative union offering a diversified portfolio of traditional Turkish food products centered around dried grapes (kuru üzüm), grape products, and complementary agricultural goods. The core product line includes Sultaniye seedless dried grapes, grape molasses (pekmez), vinegars (üzüm sirkesi, elma sirkesi, balsamik sirke), tahini, and tahini-based halva. The portfolio extends to confectionery products including various krakens (krokan) with nuts, cezerye, energy bars, and stuffed grape leaves. The cooperative operates an e-commerce platform (e-Mağaza) for direct consumer sales and an online member portal (Ortak Online) for its 10,000+ cooperative farmer members to access financial documents and appointment scheduling. The organization was founded in 1913 and is Turkey's largest seedless dried grape buyer and exporter, with operations spanning 13 cooperatives across the Aegean region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tariş: The primary brand under which all products including dried grapes, molasses, vinegar, tahini, halva, and other traditional Turkish foods are marketed.

Products and services

• Tariş Sultaniye Çekirdeksiz Kuru Üzüm (Sultaniye Seedless Dried Grapes) Premium Turkish Sultaniye seedless dried grapes produced from grapes cultivated in the Aegean region (Manisa, İzmir). Available in selefon (plastic film), cardboard box, and tin packaging formats. Recognized for high fiber and iron content. Sold both domestically and exported internationally, covering 30% of the UK market.
• Tariş Kuru Üzüm Pekmezi (Grape Molasses / Pekmez) 100% natural dried grape molasses (pekmez) made from Tariş cooperative members' dried grapes through traditional production methods. Preserves nutritional value through vacuum technology. Free from additives, preservatives, and refined sugar. Available in 400g and 640g glass jars.
• Tariş Üzüm Sirkesi (Grape Vinegar) Vinegar produced from fresh and dried grapes through fermentation. Available in 500ml glass, 1L PET, 2L PET, and 5L PET bottle formats. Acidity level 4-5%. Produced at the Alaşehir Sirke-Pekmez Processing Facility.
• Tariş Elma Sirkesi (Apple Cider Vinegar) Apple cider vinegar produced from apple concentrate through traditional fermentation methods. Available in glass and PET bottle formats. Marketed for immune system support.
• Tariş Balsamik Sirke (Balsamic Vinegar) Balsamic vinegar produced in Modena style from grape must. Fermented in chrome tanks and aged in oak barrels for one year with balsam and caramel addition. Sold in 250ml format.
• Tariş Tahin (Tahini) 100% natural tahini made from sesame. Sesame kernels are hulled, roasted, and ground without additives or preservatives. Available in 350g and 480g glass jars.
• Tariş Tahin Helvası (Tahini Halva) Traditional Turkish tahini halva available in plain (sade), cocoa (kakaolu), and pistachio (Antepfıstıklı) varieties. Made with 100% beet sugar and natural ingredients. Available in 200g and 400g packages.
• Tariş Krokan (Nut Crunch Bars) Crunchy confectionery snacks with 60% nut content. Available in hazelnut (Fındıklı), almond (Bademli), pistachio (Antepfıstıklı), and sesame (Susamlı) varieties.
• Tariş Fındıklı Cezerye (Hazelnut Cezerye) Traditional Turkish carrot-based confectionery with hazelnuts, sugar, cinnamon, and coconut. Rich in Omega-3 and Vitamin A. Gluten-free snack product.
• Tariş Banban Kakaolu Fındık Kreması (Chocolate Hazelnut Spread) Chocolate hazelnut cream spread with 15% hazelnut content. Available in 400g jars and 40g tube (10-pack). Contains cocoa powder, milk powder, and sunflower lecithin.
• Tariş Fındıklı Hurma Ezmeli Enerji Bar (Hazelnut Date Energy Bar) Healthy energy bar made with 38% dates, 32% hazelnuts, and 14% peanuts. No additives, preservatives, or added sugar. Sweetened with date juice.
• Tariş Üzüm Pekmezli Cevizli Sucuk (Grape Molasses Walnut Roll) Traditional grape molasses and walnut confection wrapped in corn leaves. Common in Turkey, Middle East, and Caucasus regions. Marketed as a high energy snack for autumn and winter.
• Tariş Tarhana (Dried Soup Mix) Traditional Aegean-region dried soup mix made with flour, fresh red pepper, yogurt, onions, sweet peppers, tomatoes, dried mint, and sour yeast. Prepared according to Turkish food codex.
• Tariş Bisküvi Arası Helva (Halva Biscuit Sandwich) Halva sandwiched between pötibör biscuits. Combines traditional tahini halva with crispy biscuit for a unique snacking experience.
• Tariş Üzüm Online Store (e-Mağaza) Online e-commerce platform at magaza.tarisuzum.com.tr for direct-to-consumer sales of Tariş products. Offers same-day shipping for orders before 12:00, 256-bit SSL security, and free shipping on orders over 2500 TL.

Quantifiable outcome

• Turkey ranks #2 globally in dried grape production
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• Ege UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerR&D collaboration established in 1985 at Ege University campus. Tariş R&D Department operates within the university to supervise quality control, cultivation methods, and product development for dried grapes and processed foods.
• IdeaSoft Yazılım San. ve Tic. A.Ş.supportTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform technology provider for Tariş online store (magaza.tarisuzum.com.tr)
• TAR-PAZ (Tariş Üzüm Paz. Gıda San. ve Tic. A.Ş.)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company handling Tariş Üzüm product marketing and sales operations
• Tariş Üzüm Alkollü Alkolsüz İçecekler San. ve Tic. A.Ş.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage production

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lion Raisins: California-based raisin producer and processor selling globally to industrial and retail buyers. Direct competitor in the global dried grape value chain with comparable product portfolio and customer base.
• Sunsweet Growers: US grower-owned cooperative specializing in prunes and dried fruits, with global distribution. Comparable cooperative governance, dried-fruit processing capability, and international retail relationships.
• Sun-Maid Growers of California: US agricultural cooperative producing and marketing raisins and dried fruit globally. Closest structural and product analog to Tariş Üzüm Birliği — same cooperative model, similar dried-grape focus, and established international brand presence.
• Mariani Packing Company: US-based dried fruit processor and packer serving global retail and ingredient customers. Comparable in scale, product category (dried fruits including raisins), and export-driven business model.
• National Raisin Company: US raisin packer and marketer serving industrial and retail channels. Comparable core product (raisins/sultanas), processing infrastructure, and export-oriented wholesale business model.

Broad incumbents

• Dole Food Company: Large diversified fresh and processed fruit producer with global distribution. Overlaps with Tariş in dried fruit categories and international retail channels, but operates at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Ocean Spray Cranberries: US agricultural cooperative marketing cranberries and fruit-based products globally. Comparable cooperative governance model, grower membership, and branded fruit-product portfolio, though focused on a different commodity.

Regional players

• Angas Park Company: Australian dried fruit producer and brand serving Asia-Pacific and export markets. Comparable product mix (dried vine fruits) and processing infrastructure, but operates primarily outside Tariş's core European/Middle East footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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