Yonca

Yonca is a Turkish food brand owned by Yonca Gıda Sanayi A.Ş., a leading producer of edible oils and food products based in Manisa, Turkey. Founded in 1981, it has become one of Turkey’s top 500 industrial enterprises, recognized for its extensive range of cooking oils, canned goods, sauces, and condiments sold in domestic and international markets.

Key facts

  • Founded: 1981
  • Founder: Hasan Türek
  • Headquarters: Manisa, Turkey
  • Employees: Approx. 1,000–5,000
  • Core products: Edible oils, olive oil, canned vegetables, pickles, sauces, tomato paste

History and development

Established in the Manisa Organized Industrial Zone, Yonca began as a family business producing vegetable oils. Over four decades, it expanded into tomato-based products, condiments, and canned vegetables. The company maintains the motto “Health Comes First”, focusing on food safety and innovation through continuous R&D investment.

Production and facilities

Yonca operates three main facilities in the Manisa region:

  • Edible Oils Plant (Manisa Industrial Park): processes 700 metric tons of oilseeds and refines 400 tons of oil daily.
  • Canned Foods and Sauces Plant (Karaağaçlı): produces tomato paste, ketchup, mayonnaise, and preserved vegetables.
  • Pickle Facility (Saruhanlı): Turkey’s largest pickle production site, with up to 20,000 tons annual output.

Products and markets

Yonca’s product range covers sunflower, corn, and canola oils; natural extra virgin and Riviera olive oils; tomato paste; ketchups and mayonnaises; pickled and roasted vegetables; and ready-made sauces. The brand exports to more than 60 countries, supplying both retail consumers and the foodservice industry.

Quality and sustainability

Certified under international standards such as BRC (High Level), IFS (A+), BSCI, and SEDEX, Yonca emphasizes sustainable practices, food safety, and packaging innovation. The company’s integrated operations also include PE, EVOH, PET, and PVC packaging production, reinforcing its position as a comprehensive food manufacturing group.