The story of Eker, one of Turkey's most successful dairy brands, began in 1977 when Altan Eker came up with the idea of supplying ayran to automotive manufacturers in Bursa. Production began in 1981 at a factory located on the Eker farm, equipped with some of the most advanced technology available at the time. The opening of the Izmir regional office in 1983 marked a significant step toward establishing Eker as a national brand. In 1987, the establishment of the Istanbul regional office further strengthened Eker's presence in this highly competitive market.
Following the sudden passing of Altan Eker in 1996, management of the company was taken over by his children, Ahmet Eker and Nevra Eker. In 1997, Eker introduced its first retail-sized packaging for yogurt and ayran, marking an important milestone in the development of its flagship product category, ayran. That same year, the company expanded its distribution network by opening a regional office in Ankara, followed by additional offices in Eskişehir, Adana, Antalya and Gebze in subsequent years.
Eker entered the 2000s by defining new priorities for its growth and long-term development. In 2006, the company established a partnership with the French company Andros. This collaboration increased Eker's production capacity and expanded its product portfolio, bringing significant changes to the sector.
Drawing on the knowledge and experience gained through its partnership with Andros, Eker successfully entered a new product category in 2007, becoming the first company in Turkey to produce traditional milk-based desserts such as supangle, sütlaç, kazandibi, keşkül and others on an industrial scale.
In 2012, as the company celebrated its 35th anniversary, Eker relocated to a new factory. The world-class production facility in Mustafakemalpaşa, covering 23,000 m² on a 105-hectare site, increased the company's daily milk-processing capacity to 600 tons. Exactly five years after the relocation, the factory expansion and capacity increase were completed in 2017. By 2018, Eker's annual milk-processing volume had reached 250,000 tons. Today, Eker's dairy production facility, equipped with advanced technology and recognized as one of the leading facilities in Turkey's dairy industry, covers 39,000 m².
The company's continuously growing production operations are supported by an extensive distribution network. By 2025, Eker had expanded its network to 46 distribution centers and employed approximately 2,200 people.
Social responsibility is one of Eker's core values. For the company, this means prioritizing consumer health and well-being and ensuring that its products are safe and contribute to a balanced diet.
This responsibility begins with the selection of high-quality raw materials. By working with trusted suppliers and maintaining strict quality control procedures, Eker carefully monitors every stage of production to prevent harmful substances from entering the manufacturing process. From the very beginning of production, each step is designed to protect consumer health and strengthen the trust the brand has earned over the years.
Modern technology also plays an important role in this commitment. Equipped with advanced systems, Eker's production facilities help minimize risks, improve efficiency and maintain consistency throughout the manufacturing process. Automation and innovative production methods support compliance with both national and international food safety standards.
As part of its commitment to social responsibility, Eker goes beyond meeting national regulatory requirements by maintaining internationally recognized food safety certifications. These certifications demonstrate the company's commitment to quality and safety, giving consumers greater confidence that its products are manufactured in accordance with established food safety requirements.
The company holds international certifications, including:
TS EN ISO 9001:2008 – Quality Management System
TS EN ISO 22000 – Food Safety Management System
Halal Food Certification – Compliance with Halal Food Standards
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LTD ALALI PRIME TRADE is the official and exclusive representative of Eker dairy products in Georgia. We import and distribute Eker products throughout the country, supplying both retail businesses and customers in the HoReCa sector.
For product enquiries, wholesale orders or distribution partnerships, please contact us at info@alali.ge or +995 588 88 72 72.
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