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Bunge, which develops innovative solutions for the food industry, unveiled its new-generation specialty oil portfolio in collaboration with its strategic partner in Turkey, ŞMS Kopuz. The products introduced at the event are designed to provide producers with operational ease and a competitive advantage in exports.
Bunge, a company operating in the agriculture, food, and ingredient solutions sector, introduced its new generation of specialty oil solutions developed for the Turkish market at an event organized in collaboration with its Turkish distributor and strategic business partner, ŞMS Kopuz. At the event, the FlexiBetter baking solutions, CBT Gold, the Prestine series, and shea-based specialty oil alternatives were presented to industry professionals.
Şemsi Kopuz, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ŞMS Kopuz, highlighted the importance of the snack food industry in his speech at the event. Kopuz noted that, as consumer habits have changed, global trends have shifted significantly toward snack foods, and the industry is growing rapidly worldwide.
Noting that Turkey ranks among the top five countries in the world in this sector with an export volume of $3.4 billion, Kopuz stated that this achievement is a significant source of pride for the confectionery industry.
Kopuz explained that, as part of the initiatives led by ŞMS Kopuz, Bunge—which has 200 years of global experience in the food industry—has brought its innovative solutions to Turkish manufacturers, adding that these partnerships have enhanced the Turkish food sector’s competitiveness in exports.
“Special plant-based butter is important for vegan diets”
Kopuz noted that specialty plant-based butter products are particularly important for vegan consumers, saying, “There is a concept known as ‘specialty plant-based butter,’ which is actually very important for vegan consumers, and this product contains zero trans fat. In this context, it is raising awareness about the products we consume at bakeries and chain stores.”
Kopuz stated that the shea plant enhances competitiveness in the spreadable cream and ice cream sectors as an alternative to cocoa butter, saying, “Shea is a plant that serves as an alternative to cocoa butter, and its flavor is indistinguishable from that of cocoa butter; with this characteristic, it contributes to the development and competitiveness of the chocolate industry.”
“Our goal is to increase exports from $3.4 billion to $10 billion in the 2030s.”
Kopuz, noting that Bunge is the world’s innovation hub in this field, said that, together with its operations in Turkey, the company aims both to offer consumers more affordable products and to boost the sector’s export capacity. Kopuz said, “With these products, we are serving as a bridge to offer more affordable products to people in Turkey, while also boosting our sector’s exports to global markets, including the United States, Latin America, and Africa. Our goal is to increase our export figure from $3.4 billion to $10 billion by the 2030s.”
Burak Kopuz, Member of the Executive Board and CEO of ŞMS Kopuz, stated, “Through our activities, we aim to bring global solutions in the food sector to Turkey. We aim to present these solutions to manufacturers using innovative approaches in a way that provides a competitive advantage. We achieve this through the right product, the right positioning, and the right technical support.”
Burak Kopuz stated that the new products they launched will provide their customers with convenience in their prescriptions, performance improvements, and a competitive edge, adding, “Our new products will offer our customers significant advantages in this regard.”
Emphasizing that such products and solutions have always been part of ŞMS Kopuz’s vision, Kopuz stated, “We aim to continue demonstrating this vision in the future as well.”
The new generation of lubricants introduced at the event
According to information shared at the event, Bunge continues to strengthen its focus on investment and growth in the Turkish market with a new generation of specialty oil solutions. As part of its collaboration with ŞMS Kopuz, more than 20 specialty oil solutions have been introduced to the Turkish market over the past three years, reaching over 70 active customers. The goal is to further expand this reach with the launch.
The CBT Gold, Prestine series, FlexiBetter baking solutions, and shea-based specialty oil alternatives introduced as part of this initiative aim to address the growing need for high-performance, efficient, and sustainable food production in Turkey.
One of the standout products at the launch, FlexiBetter, was introduced as an innovative alternative to milk fat developed for layered dough products such as croissants, puff pastries, and cookies. The product stands out for delivering consistent results during the production process, improving workability, and helping to preserve the desired texture in the final product.
CBT Gold, one of the solutions in the confectionery category, aims to deliver a combination of flavor, texture, and production efficiency in chocolate-like products. With properties similar to cocoa butter, the product enables manufacturers to achieve a faster and more controlled production process while helping to preserve the taste and mouthfeel in the consumer experience.
The Prestine series, meanwhile, falls under the category of filling oils. Designed to help maintain product quality in hot climates, the series aims to deliver a smooth texture and balanced flavor profile across a wide range of applications—from pralines to wafers, and from nut-based fillings to aerated products.
