History

TAMEK, one of the pioneers of Turkish food sector, was founded in Bursa-Demirtas on March 31, 1955. TAMEK consists of the initials of Turkish German Fruit Extracts Company.

In 1950s, when industry development accelerated, the expected productivity in the production of ready-made meals could not be achieved. TAMEK was founded by Mehmet Sipahioglu thanks to technological cooperation with the Germans in this period when modern production technologies were not used. The German partner of TAMEK left a year later and TAMEK took its place in the industry as a food producer with 100% Turkish origin.

TAMEK produced Turkey's first ketchup and tomato juice.

TAMEK realized the production of the first ready to eat meals and stuffed vegetables in Turkey.

TAMEK realized the production of the first fruit juice in Bursa-Demirtas, which is known as TAMEK’s first factory.

TAMEK fruit juice was put onto market in brown bottles.

TAMEK produced Turkey's first boiled legumes.

Paste, vegetable, canned food, pea, jam, fruit concentrate and marmalade production started at Bursa - Karacabey Factory.

TAMEK produced Turkey's first diabetic jam.

TAMEK realized Turkey's first tinned fruit juice production.

Production started at Balikesir - Kiziksa Factory. Since 1994, production of salçacık, fruit concentrate, ketchup and mayonnaise has been in progress.

TAMEK realized the production of paste in carton box for the first time in Turkey.

TAMEK's first factory, Bursa-Demirtas, was transformed into a complex that produces fruit juice.

Production started at Manisa - Salihli Factory. The factory produces paste, the boiled products, ready to eat foods and stuffed vegetables, canned okra and fruit concentrates.

For the first time, 'Body Sleeve' packaging was used in ketchup and mayonnaise.

TAMEK produced Turkey's first additive-free and preservative-free canned products.

100% Orange Juice, which was enriched with potassium and heart-friendly, was launched in Turkey for the first time.

According to research made by Nielsen for Brands That Come to Mind First, TAMEK was elected as "The Leading Brand That Come To Mind First" in Fruit Juice and Jam Categories.

Bursa - Karacabey Factory started production of fruit juice with its modern production lines.

TAMEK received the award of outstanding success in the field of brand management for Superbrands, an internationally recognized authority on brand management and marketing.

The first product of TAMEK's Kahvaltım family namely “TAMEK Kahvaltım 7 Fruit + 7 Vitamin” fruit juice was launched.

TAMEK Premium jam series was added to its product range.

Orange-Pomegranate Beverage and Orange, Carrot, Lemon Nectar varieties were added to TAMEK Kahvaltım Family.

TAMEK received the Packaging Star and Crescent Gold Award with label design of Premium Jam and the Packaging Star and Crescent Bronze Award with the jar design of Premium Jam.

TAMEK received the award of outstanding success in the field of brand management for Superbrands, an internationally recognized authority on brand management and marketing.

TAMEK received the Gold Sculpture Award for Turkish Customer Satisfaction Index. 

TAMEK received Silver Sculpture Award for Turkish Customer Satisfaction Index in categories of canned food, sauce and paste.

The first Crystal Tetrapak packaging was used for fruit juice in Turkey.

Tamek Limonatam, Ice Tea and Saray Şerbeti in glass bottles were added to the beverage portfolio. Tamek Meyvelim was launched in the category of Fruity Beverages.

Tamek has launced Tamek Tanelim and Tamek Black Mulberry Drink.

Ranch, Barbecue, Hot sauces, as well as, Paprika and Balkan Sauces which are highly appreciated for their taste in consumer surveys, were launched.

The nectars in the brown bottle that became famous with Tamek started to be produced in three variants: peach, apricot, sour cherry.
Feeling the unique taste of coffee in every sip, Tamek Cold Coffee range was launched with classic, vanilla and cappuccino flavours.

A brand new category of detox drinks and fruit drinks with vitamins were launched under ‘Tamek Zinde’ subbrand. Tamek Zinde is a preference of consumers who care about their health and give importance to active living and natural nutrition.
 
Tamek's brand new products, orange and mandarin flavored sparkling beverages were launched.

In the food category, the indispensable taste of Turkish cuisine, which is a first in the market, was presented to consumers in the category of ready-to-eat, “Stuffed Eggplant”.