Besler's R&D Investments Reached TRY 90.7 Million

Besler published its 9th Sustainability Report, prepared with a “Circular Abundance” approach. In 2025, the company reduced its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 21 percent, while investing over TRY 21.7 million in energy efficiency projects. R&D investments reached TRY 90.7 million, and 2,181 women producers participated in training programs.

 Besler, which operates in the frozen food, frozen bakery, canned food, oil and spreadable cheese categories, shared its 9th Sustainability Report, covering the period from January 1 to December 31, 2025, with the public.

 The report, prepared in line with the “Circular Abundance” approach, addresses sustainability as one of the fundamental elements of creating environmental, economic and social value. Besler's sustainability strategy is shaped around three main axes: “Nourishing Nature, Nourishing Value, Nourishing the Future.”

 Among the company's 2025 results, energy efficiency investments, emission reduction, inclusive agricultural practices, renewable energy investments and R&D efforts stand out.

 Over TRY 21.7 million invested in energy efficiency

 Besler continued its efforts toward the conservation of natural resources through energy efficiency projects in 2025. The company implemented 26 energy efficiency projects with an investment of over TRY 21.7 million. As a result of the completed projects, 8,569 MWh of energy savings were achieved.

 The company's total Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions arising from its operations were reduced by 21 percent compared to the previous year.

 Besler also launched the installation process for a rooftop solar power plant (SPP) investment at its Afyon Emirdağ Factory.

 A collaboration was also initiated with the Earthworm Foundation to improve sustainability and traceability in the supply chain. Within the scope of this work, it is aimed to strengthen traceability in the supply chain and to more effectively monitor deforestation risks through satellite-based technologies.

 2,181 women producers participated in sustainable agriculture training

 As part of its sustainable growth approach, Besler continued its practices aimed at creating value for producers, employees and society.

 In 2025, the company carried out 88.2 percent of its agricultural raw material purchases through the contract farming model. Within the scope of the model, producers were provided with purchase guarantees as well as training, financial support and technical consultancy through agricultural engineers.

 Within the scope of the Women Stars of Agriculture project, carried out to support equal opportunity in agriculture, 18 training programs were held throughout 2025. 2,181 women producers participated in the programs.

 Besler also introduced the Ege'den Hasat Bezelye (Harvest Peas from the Aegean) product to the market in order to bring the labor of women producers to consumers. The company also supported young people's inclusion in the agricultural sector through the Young Stars of Agriculture Internship Program.

 R&D investments reached TRY 90.7 million

 Another focus of Besler's sustainability efforts was R&D and innovation. While the company's 2025 R&D investments reached TRY 90.7 million, 14 projects were completed during the year and work continued on 22 projects.

 Within the scope of the circular economy approach, projects were carried out for the utilization of waste oils, the development of bio-based packaging, the reuse of by-products from potato processing, and the development of functional food ingredients.

 Among these efforts, the SAFER Smart Field Decision Support Platform achieved approximately a 24 percent increase in product quality, a 17 percent increase in efficiency, and a 40 percent reduction in resource use.

 Besler also reflected its R&D and innovation efforts in its product portfolio. In 2025, the company introduced 50 new products to consumers in the frozen and canned food, oil and frozen bakery categories.

 25 million Euro financing for green transformation

 Besler diversified its financing sources in line with its green transformation and inclusive development goals. The company signed a financing agreement worth 25 million Euros with a seven-year term with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

 The financing provided is planned to be used to support green transformation investments and inclusive development goals.

 Mert Altınkılınç: “We aim to carry abundance to future generations”

 Yıldız Holding Food Group Chairman and Besler CEO Mert Altınkılınç stated that a sustainable food value chain is possible through the conservation of natural resources, the empowerment of producers and the effective use of technology.

 Altınkılınç evaluated Besler's sustainability approach with the following words:

 “For us, abundance means preserving the value we take from nature, multiplying it together with all our stakeholders in our value chain, and carrying it to future generations. Starting from the farmer, throughout every stage of this chain extending to the table through production, processing and distribution processes, we act with an understanding that protects the soil, uses resources efficiently, reduces waste and creates value.”

 Altınkılınç stated that the investments made, from agriculture to R&D, from energy efficiency to innovation, are long-term efforts aimed at the future of the sustainable food value chain.

 Besler's 9th Sustainability Report comprehensively presents the company's 2025 efforts toward reducing environmental impacts, supporting producers, increasing resource efficiency and developing innovation capacity.