Founded in 1975, S\u00fcta\u015f began its journey in Bursa. It started in the Karacabey District within the Uluabat settlement. Celaleddin Y\u0131lmaz secured his first milk tender from Karacabey Stud in 1958. Later in 1968, he acquired the land where the S\u00fcta\u015f factory stands today.
In 1961, Y\u0131lmaz began selling kasseri cheese. He branded it as “Y\u0131lmaz Kasseris” in Be\u015fikta\u015f and Aksaray bazaars. His son, Sad\u0131k Y\u0131lmaz, officially established the S\u00fcta\u015f company in 1975.
Today, S\u00fcta\u015f boasts four facilities. Three are in Turkey. One is in North Macedonia. The company processes around 900 million liters of milk annually. It provides consumers with 77 different kinds of products.
S\u00fcta\u015f operates with an integrated “From Farm to Fork” business model. This ensures the quality and natural taste of all products. This model also creates jobs and improves income distribution. It contributes to the welfare of stakeholders.
S\u00fcta\u015f has become Turkey’s leading brand in the dairy industry for almost a decade. It ranks among the top 50 industrial corporations. Its turnover is an impressive 820 million dollars.
The S\u00fcta\u015f Group employs over 4,800 people internationally. It offers a wide range of 70 dairy products. Across all facilities, S\u00fcta\u015f processes 2,500 tons of milk daily.
Originally, S\u00fcta\u015f began with a daily milk processing capacity of just 5 tons. The Karacabey facilities now handle 1,200 tons daily. The Aksaray facilities process 1,500 tons daily. The Tire facilities manage 1,000 tons daily. This represents S\u00fcta\u015f’s dedication to improvement in the dairy industry.
In 2014, S\u00fcta\u015f faced controversy. Thirteen workers were fired for joining a union. The workers protested. S\u00fcta\u015f allegedly spread cow dung on the ground. Following public exposure, COB Muharrem Y\u0131lmaz resigned from T\u00dc\u0130SAD.
Despite challenges, S\u00fcta\u015f remains a significant player in the dairy sector. Its commitment to quality and growth has solidified its position. The journey of S\u00fcta\u015f showcases the evolution from a local business to an international corporation.