We operate with a large team to work directly with farmers and small pre-processors to guarantee the cleanliness of our products. We also test all ingredients to verify their certification before accepting them into our facility and apply strict purchase specifications.
ProductsWe hold BRC quality and food safety certification since 2014. In addition, our organic process holds NOP and EC certifications, and our factory is certified under Sedex social responsibility standards. Most of our products are Kosher and Halal certified as well.
We offer custom-cleared deliveries on partial, mixed and consolidated orders as well as on full containers to Europe and the USA through local partners. We facilitate our regular customers’ ability to purchase from the source and help them maintain low inventory levels.
Our factory is located in the Aegean Free Zone in Izmir, Turkey, and is certified organic under CCPB Italy, NOP/USDA, EU and COR standards.
We hold BRC certification through AIB International and Sedex certification through Intertek. Most of our products are Kosher certified by Swiss Rabbinate and Halal certified by Kas-Cert.
Our foothold in the Aegean Free Zone allows us to obtain raw materials from various sourcing projects free from customs duties.
Our dried fruits and vegetables, nuts, spices and other products come directly from growers based in the products’ country of origin.
Roots dating back to the 1990s, Izmir Organic focuses on sustainable farming by working directly with organic farmers. In time, Izmir Organic became one of the largest dried apricot suppliers that exports dried fruits all over the world. Currently, our products have organic, halal, kosher and Sedex certifications and are processed in a BRC certified factory.
All mulberry processing takes place in our BRC certified facility and certified organic under USDA and EU regulations
Organic dried apricots are high in fiber. One of their main health benefits is their low glycemic index.
Because Diced figs are used in final products, some issues are of particular importance in the production of diced figs..
As an ingredient, fig paste is often used in the preparation of fruit-filled cereal bars or fruit balls. .
We can increase the moisture level and provide with a moisture ranging from 18% to 36% to suit our customers’ needs
Crumbles are a trending product for muesli, fruit bars and raw chocolate. They provide a taste similar to that of cacao nibs.
The most publicized compound in apricot kernels is doubtless amygdalin (B17) which is responsible for the kernels’ bitter taste
Mechanically pressing apricot kernels between the metal plates causes them to fracture and release their oil.
Production of black cumin seed oil requires pressing the seeds at room temperature using mechanical pressing.
We are thrilled to announce that Izmir Organic has been granted a BRC certificate with an “AA” grade – the highest possible rating under BRC Global Standards for quality, safety and integrity in food manufacturing.
A BRC certificate sets the international benchmark for best practice in manufacturing and we are happy that our team’s excellence has earned us this certificate for a sixth consecutive year.
We are thrilled to announce that Izmir Organic has been granted a BRC certificate with an “AA” grade – the highest possible rating under BRC Global Standards for quality, safety and integrity in food manufacturing.
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