Torku is a food brand founded in 2007 by Konya Şeker Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş. (Konya Şeker), which operates under the umbrella of the Konya Sugar Beet Growers Cooperative, a group of sugar beet producers in Türkiye, operates under a cooperative model in its production processes. Torku is a commercial organization that produces a variety of food and beverage products in Türkiye.

Corporate Structure and Ownership

Konya Şeker, the owner of the Torku brand, is a subsidiary of the Konya Sugar Beet Growers Cooperative. The Konya Sugar Beet Growers Cooperative is affiliated with the Sugar Beet Growers Cooperative Union (PANKOBİRLİK). Within this structure, Torku is managed through a company owned by the producer cooperative within a private sector legal structure. Anadolu Birlik Holding, the company's parent company, also comprises various agricultural and food companies.

Production and Facilities

Torku's food production activities are primarily conducted in integrated facilities located in Konya and the surrounding area. These facilities include:

• Çumra Sugar Integrated Facility
• Meat and Dairy Integrated Production Facilities
• Pasta, Flour, Biscuit, and Confectionery Production Lines
• Beverage Production Facilities

These facilities handle processes such as the procurement, processing, packaging, and distribution of raw materials. Production activities are carried out in accordance with the standards applicable in the food industry.

Product Types

Products marketed under the Torku brand are categorized into various categories. These categories include:

• Milk and Dairy Products: Milk, yogurt, cheese, ayran, etc.
• Meat and Meat Products: Sucuk, salami, sausages, roasted meat, etc.
• Baked Goods and Confectionery: Biscuits, cakes, wafers, chocolate, candy
• Bakeries: Flour, oil, pasta, sugar
• Beverage Products: Fruit juices, flavored drinks
• Snacks and Ready-to-Eat Food Products

The product ingredients and production information are indicated on the packaging labels.

Marketing and Distribution

Torku products are sold through chain markets, retail outlets, some specialty stores, and digital platforms throughout Türkiye. The company also exports certain product groups internationally. Sales and distribution channels are shaped in line with its marketing policies.

Cooperative Model and Producer Relations

Due to Torku's cooperative structure, the company and producer farmers have established relationships such as contract farming and purchase guarantees. This structure includes providing farmers with production inputs, post-production purchases, and financial support. This model applies to beets and certain other agricultural products.