In 1992, Şerif Aktürk began producing feta cheese at a small location in Sliedrecht. The location quickly proved to be too small. In 1995, Özgazi moved to Etten-Leur, where it rented 2000 square meters at Nijverheidsweg. The company grew rapidly here. In 1997, Mr. Aktürk purchased the land and all business buildings at Nijverheidsweg 39.
Of the millions of kilograms of milk, around 75 million kilograms in 2014, approximately 80% cow’s milk is processed into soft white cheese. Goat and sheep milk are also processed into soft cheese in brine.
The company produces cheese for around 18 private label holders who distribute their products worldwide; from Germany to Azerbaijan and from Australia to the United States. Özgazi Dairy Foods is also actively engaged in product development. These products are marketed under their own brand name or via private label holders.
With a fully automated production line, Özgazi Dairy Foods produces around 250,000 kg of cheese daily. Advanced packaging lines have been developed for the automated packaging of cheeses in cans, jars, and buckets of various sizes.
The mission of Özgazi is to provide quality and nutritious food and beverages that enrich consumers’ lives every day.
We strive to play a leading role in the cheese industry by continuously focusing on quality, innovation, and sustainability. With our commitment to ongoing improvement and achieving recognized certifications, we aim not only to meet the high expectations of our customers but to exceed them. Özgazi is determined to be a model of sustainable entrepreneurship, with respect for our planet and the people who live on it.
Özgazi Dairy Foods continuously strives to offer the best products to its customers by implementing the highest industry standards in every aspect of its operations. The company’s strategy is to strengthen its name by building a highly advanced infrastructure for production, marketing, and distribution. Additionally, Özgazi focuses on diversifying its product range by offering a wider variety of products.
Özgazi Dairy Foods
Producer of soft white cheese (feta-type)
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