Transforming Türkiye’s Oilseeds into Value
One of Sunar Investment’s group companies, Elita Gıda is an integrated food company that processes oilseeds grown in Türkiye using advanced technology to produce high-quality, traceable and reliable vegetable oils. Established in 2006, Elita Gıda meets the needs of the Turkish and global markets today with its strong production infrastructure and extensive product portfolio.
Integrated Production from Farm to Table
Elita Gıda manages the entire production process under one roof, from the sourcing of oilseeds to crushing, extraction, refining and bottling. This integrated structure ensures quality, traceability and continuity throughout every stage, from the source of the raw material to the final product.
Strengthening its production infrastructure with a USD 20 million investment in 2012, Elita Gıda is now among the leading producers in the vegetable oil industry, with its high production capacity, advanced technologies and automation-supported production systems.
Sourcing oilseeds grown in Türkiye directly from farmers, Elita Gıda brings agricultural production and industry together within a single value chain. In doing so, it transforms Türkiye’s agricultural potential into high value-added products while contributing to domestic production and exports.
From Everyday Meals to Professional Kitchens
Elita Gıda offers a diverse portfolio of vegetable oils designed to meet the needs of different consumers and industries. Produced under the Sunar brand, its corn, sunflower, safflower and omega-3 enriched oils reach consumers across a variety of cuisines, particularly Turkish cuisine.
In addition to its retail products, Elita Gıda offers sunflower, corn and çiğ köfte oils for food businesses and professional kitchens under the Sunar Professional brand, serving both industrial and foodservice applications.
Fully Integrated Production, from Seed to Finished Product
Elita Gıda is one of the limited number of fully integrated vegetable oil production facilities in Türkiye, with crushing, extraction, refining and bottling units all operating under one roof. Sourcing oilseeds directly from farmers, Elita Gıda manages the entire production process from raw material to finished product with a strong focus on traceability.
With its advanced, automation-supported production infrastructure, Elita Gıda maintains precise control at every stage of production, placing quality, food safety and hygiene standards at the heart of its operations.
Responsible Production with a Sustainability Vision
Elita Gıda integrates sustainability into its operations, focusing not only on quality and production continuity but also on the sustainability of its entire value chain. As part of this approach, the company implements routine supplier evaluation systems to promote a shared culture of quality and responsibility throughout the value chain.
Through its production model that brings agriculture and industry together, Elita Gıda contributes to transforming oilseeds grown in Türkiye into traceable, high value-added products.
From Türkiye to the World: Taking Domestic Production Global
Building on Sunar Investment’s more than half a century of industrial experience, Elita Gıda is among Türkiye’s leading industrial companies, supported by its production capacity, export strength and commitment to quality. Listed in the ISO 500 ranking published by the Istanbul Chamber of Industry, Elita Gıda continues to bring its strong production capabilities to global markets.
For Elita Gıda, growth means more than simply producing more. It means creating greater value from Türkiye’s oilseeds, strengthening domestic production and delivering reliable food products from Türkiye to markets around the world.