Anadolu Etap R&D Centers
Anadolu Etap, as a pioneering organization in Türkiye's agriculture and agro-industrial sector, has established R&D centers in Mersin and Balıkesir, certified by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Industry and Technology, with the vision of "Sustainable natural agriculture for a sustainable future." These centers operate with the mission of introducing Industry 4.0 and Agriculture 4.0 technologies to our country, developing strategic partnerships with universities and scientific research institutions.
As Türkiye's largest fruit grower and fruit juice concentrate producer, Anadolu Etap has prioritized digitalization and innovation as strategic priorities. The company aims to globally disseminate its knowledge and experience through its R&D centers, enhancing its products that are exported to a wide geography from Japan to US. In this process, it aims to strengthen its export capacity with high value-added products by increasing raw material and resource efficiency.
Anadolu Etap Tarım R&D Center | Balıkesir Tahirova Farm
The Tahirova R&D Center in Balıkesir is distinguished as Anadolu Etap's first research base in the plantation field. At this center:
- Variety-rootstock compatibility and adaptation studies
- Integration of new agricultural technologies
- Innovative projects that increase productivity are being developed
Additionally, sustainable solutions are being produced to achieve maximum yield per unit area through efficient use of resources such as water, energy, and fuel.
Anadolu Etap İçecek R&D Center | Mersin Plant
The R&D Center located at the Mersin Plant stands out with its concentrate production lines suitable for Türkiye's rich fruit diversity and advanced process machinery park. At this center:
- Laboratory studies can be rapidly transformed into industrial trials
- Innovative solutions are being developed in fruit juice concentrates and derivative products
- Environmental and economic efficiency is ensured by utilizing post-process by-products
All projects are evaluated according to criteria of scientific validity, technical competence, and commercial value generation potential; quality, traceability, and sustainability principles are fundamental. Anadolu Etap shares its industry expertise globally through the Mersin R&D Center by developing innovative projects. The company continuously expands its product portfolio with new, tailor-made solutions to create added value for its customers. The center in Mersin conducts comprehensive analyses covering the entire production process, meticulously performing microbiological examinations, process research, and quality control from raw material to final product. Through this holistic approach, Anadolu Etap offers high-quality and sustainable solutions compliant with GMP standards.
Anadolu Etap continues to contribute to the Türkiye economy with high value-added products by bringing this unique knowledge base to global markets.