The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is supporting the expansion of Türkiye’s leading food producer and exporter Memişoğlu Tarım Ürünleri with a loan of up to US$29 million. The investment will help increase production capacity, strengthen exports, and support greener food manufacturing practices.
The financing will enable Memişoğlu to establish a new canned pulses production line at its facility in Mersin and provide additional working capital to support the company’s growing operations. The investment is expected to help the company meet rising demand for affordable, nutritious, and convenient food products in domestic and international markets.
Founded in Mersin in 1991, Memişoğlu has become one of Türkiye’s largest processors and exporters of pulses, grains, and food products, supplying nearly 100 countries worldwide. The company has expanded its product portfolio following the acquisition of Tat Gıda in 2024, adding sauces, tomato paste, ready-to-eat meals, and other convenience foods.
The EBRD-backed project will also support the company’s sustainability goals by introducing advanced processing technologies designed to reduce energy and water consumption. These improvements will help create a more resource-efficient food production system while strengthening the company’s competitiveness.
Beyond industrial expansion, the initiative will promote skills development in Türkiye’s agricultural sector. Memişoğlu will introduce a certified training program for young farmers in southern Türkiye, providing education in modern farming techniques, productivity improvement, digital tools, and climate adaptation strategies.
The partnership highlights how investment in food production can combine economic growth with environmental sustainability and social inclusion. By supporting innovation, workforce development, and greener operations, the project aims to strengthen Türkiye’s food value chains and create new opportunities for farmers and businesses.
The EBRD continues to be a major institutional investor in Türkiye, having invested more than €24 billion since 2009 across various sectors. The bank’s recent investments have focused on private sector growth, sustainable development, and economic resilience.
