Zade Yaglari

Helvacizade, which has been operating in the production sector for many years with halva production, takes his name from the family coming from 1888. In the 1950s, the company was involved in retail product distribution and wholesale food fields.

As a principle investment-focused firm Helvacizade established an oil plant on 24000 m2 open and 6000 m2 closed area, which was established in November 1989 and completed on October 25, 1991. The oil factory started production with a capacity of 20000 tons per year.

In 1994, it started exporting to many countries such as Denmark, Germany, Sweden, Belgium, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Georgia and Saudi Arabia.

In 2003, the annual production capacity was increased to 130 thousand tons with additional facilities in response to the market request. Capacity increase produces 24 kinds of vegetable oil. Today, Helvacızade facilities are operating on 102 thousand m2 open and 50 thousand m2 closed area. With PLC automation system, production is carried out by using advanced and comprehensive technology independent of human error. Sunflower oil, Olive oil, Corn oil, Soya oil, Canola oil, Cotton oil, Hazelnut oil and herbal mixture oil are produced.

Sunflower oil in 1991, hazelnut oil in 2002, and corn and olive oil product in 2003 are added to the product portfolio. By adding Miksvit and Soyalin products in 2007, business volume has been improved in domestic and foreign market. Having signed many firsts, Helvacizade realized peanut oil production for the first time in Turkey in 2008.

The last point reached by Helvacizade A.Ş. was the EFQM (European Foundation of Quality Management) excellence model. It is the first oil plant which use the model. In this context, the criteria included in the EFQM excellence model have been designed, structured and implemented in line with the objectives of the organization.

In 2009, the Company realized the production of natural vegetable oils produced from 20 plant species that support alternative medicines for the first time in Turkey and in the world. As an exploration of the richness of nature, The Zade Naturel range has been developed following 10-year R/D. Products such as grape seed oil, Pomegranate seed oil, Pumpkin seed oil, Linseed oil, Poppy seed oil, Sesame oil, Aspirant oil, Clove oil have been presented to the market.

In addition to its vast experience in vegetable oils, herbal products have been developed with R & D studies (Ege University Pharmacokinetic Research and Application Center of ARGEFAR Cooperation) conducted by a scientific committee consisting of 60 people for 5 years since 1999. Zade Vital brand has begun to present more than 170 forms including 23 types of cold presses and 16 kinds of organic cold presses to the doctors and pharmacists since March of 2012. Today Zade Vital, the first health-care brand in Turkey, produces 106 different varieties and 501 forms of valuable plants, fruits and seeds using the “cold press” method and all are available over 13 thousand pharmacies.

Helvacizade who established the Natural Products Research Implementation Center DUAMER in Zade facilities in Konya, has acquired the research application center of 2500 m2 within the area of 85000 m2 in 2013. For the first time in Turkey, Helvacizade has also succeeded to register a traditional herbal medicinal product as medicinal product for human use from the Ministry of Health, Zade Vital R & D and production facilities, which have been operating in 2015, have been established as Europe’s largest soft capsule manufacturing facility capable of producing at GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards.

In Zade which was certified by the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology as the 200th R & D center of Turkey on September 1, 2015 and Zade Vital İbn-i Sina R&D, product development and patent applications are performed for nutritional support, food and drug in the name of Zade and Zade Vital brands.

Helvacızade Group of Companies, which has its headquarters in Istanbul and Zade & Zade Vital Production and R&D centers operating in Konya, produces vegetable oil and natural nutritional food supplements; With 7 facilities and 300 employees, it is among Turkey’s largest 500 industrial establishments. Exporting to 5 continents and more than 85 countries today, Helvacızade is the first and only company that produces with 19 quality and system certification certificates. While continuing its investments in the future, Helvacızade aims to develop innovative and high-tech products and continue to offer them to its customers and consumers with Zade and Zade Vital brands.

Production:

As a principle investment-focused firm Helvacizade established an oil plant on 24000 m2 open and 6000 m2 closed area, which was established in November 1989 and completed on October 25, 1991. The oil factory started production with a capacity of 20000 tons per year.

Zade Sunflower Oil facilities have been supported by well-known experts and consulting firms from technology selection to application stage. It uses the world’s most advanced technology, providing the most advanced purification level. All of the production steps are carried out via computer system with PLC automation systems free from human error.

Production stages include the processes of degumming (removal of gum), dewaxing (removal of wax), neutralization (removal of free fatty oil), bleaching (whitening), winterization (crystallization), and deodorization (removal of odor). All stages have high purification level thanks to superior technology. For this reason, the production result in pure and long-lasting oil. Because these processes are carried out in accordance with computer automation systems, no trans fats occur in the vegetable oils.

There are additional units in the plant, except for oil production systems. The soft steam required for the steam and heat exchange system is produced. Raw water in a reverse osmosis water plant is softened by passing through a sand filter and two ion exchangers. Some of this water is used to produce steam, and some of it is sent to the Refinery system. The water produced by the reverse osmosis water plant is fit for drinking.

Thanks to the high technology of the plant, the foreign fatty acids obtained in the production phase are processed with an extra facility developed by university and industry business associations and they are industrialized as raw material for chemistry, cosmetics and feed industry.

Production is supported by the knowledge and beliefs of quality production of the people who work at all levels.

In 2003, the annual production capacity was increased to 130 thousand tons and currently Helvacızade facilities are operating on 102 thousand m2 open and 50 thousand m2 closed area.

Thanks to the capacity increase, it has been possible to produce vegetable oils by applying 12 different production methods. Zade oil plants are the first and only facility in Turkey with superior and high technology. With the superior and unrivaled technology, innovative products will continue to be added to the product portfolio in line with the market need and to be offered to customers and consumers.

Quality standards:

At every stage of production, Quality Assurance Systems which fully described the ISO 9000 standards of International Standards Institute have been established. It is the first oil production facility which received the ISO 9002 Quality System Certificate in 1994 in Turkey. In 1998, TS-EN-ISO 9001 quality system was introduced to include product design and development. In 2002, the ISO 9001: 2000 version was successfully completed.

At Zade vegetable oil plants, up to 400 analyses are performed daily in the laboratories having TS EN ISO IEC 17025 Laboratory Qualification Certificate on samples taken from 17 different points in the system. The laboratories are also ISO 17025 certified.

In 1998, TS-EN-ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems Certificate, which is common in Europe but has recently been introduced by Turkey, has been taken. In 1998 TS-EN-ISO 9000 Quality Assurance System Certificate was obtained. Production is made within the scope of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) at the plant where food hygiene is very important.

In 2001, the OHSAS 18001 employee health and work safety document was awarded by BVQI.

The last point reached by Helvacizade INC. was the EFQM (European Foundation of Quality Management) excellence model. It is the first oil company having it in Turkey. The criteria included in the EFQM excellence model were carried out after being designed and structured in accordance with the objectives of the organization.Helvacizade received the Certificate of Excellence in 2003 during the Competition of National Quality Award. It is composed of 9 main criteria including the customer, employee and society satisfaction; policies and strategies; effective leadership to direct the employees, resources and processes. These system items were designed and structured in accordance with the goals of the organization and realized.

As a first oil company in Turkey, Helvacizade received the ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System document in 2005.

In Zade & Zade Vital İbn-i Sina R&D which was certified by the Ministry of Science, Industry and Technology as the 200th R & D center of Turkey on September 1, 2015 and, product development and patent applications are performed for nutritional support, food and medicine.

Thanks to its comprehensive and advanced technology and high standards, it is the only company having 19 quality and system certification documents.

The company’s goal is to maintain continuous development with university-industry cooperation, innovative products and applications in R & D facilities, and rigorous inspections in quality & system processes.

Production & R&D Centers:

Buyukkayacikosb Mah. Guzelkonak Sokak. No:8 Selcuklu/KONYA
info@zade.com.tr
export@zade.com.tr
(332) 346 05 20

Headquarters:

Altunizade Mahallesi Kisikli Caddesi No:35/2 Aksel Is Merkezi B Blok Kat:3 Uskudar/ISTANBUL
info@zade.com.tr
export@zade.com.tr
(216) 411 00 14

Country/region

Turkey

Business type

Manufacturer

Year established

1989

No. of employees

300

Certification

ISO 9001, ISO 22000, ISO 14001, Halal, Kosher, BRCGS

Export markets

Worldwide