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Balsu Gıda CEO Ahmet Bilge Anbarlılar spoke to the Hibya News Agency about the industry and the projects they are carrying out.

Stating that their company is one of the largest in the hazelnut sector, Anbarlılar emphasized that this success stems from customer trust and the company’s production capabilities. "We want to maintain this position and continue our growth with the opportunities provided by the initial public offering (IPO)," he said.

He noted that after the IPO, the company plans to accelerate the completion of its projects: "We have investments and projects we have already started. We are waiting to complete them. After that, strengthening our financial structure will be crucial for us because it will increase our profitability."

Speaking about the planned facility in Chile, Anbarlılar stated: "In Chile, we will do what we know best. We will establish an integrated hazelnut processing plant, which will help us supply customers in distant regions. Just as we have factories in Adapazarı and Ordu, we will have a factory in Chile to support our integrated growth."

Anbarlılar also highlighted the importance of the Asian, Southeast Asian, Chinese, and Indian markets, saying:

"There is a large and economically growing population there. The first luxury product that people start consuming when they become wealthier is chocolate. We are seeing a significant increase in chocolate consumption, and along with it, hazelnut consumption is also rising."

Reiterating that the hazelnut industry is growing healthily, he added: "We want to grow even faster and complete our projects."

About Balsu Gıda:

For 46 years, Balsu Gıda has been a key supplier to the world's most prestigious chocolate and confectionery manufacturers. With modern production and logistics facilities in Sakarya and Ordu, six regional purchasing centers, and direct sales offices in the USA, Germany, Hong Kong, and Istanbul, the company is one of the global leaders in hazelnut processing and export.

As part of its global growth strategy, Balsu Gıda has launched its initial public offering (IPO) process. The share subscription period will take place from February 12-14, 2025. The proceeds from the IPO will be used to strengthen working capital and support domestic and international investments.