Rooted Establishment of Dried Fig Sector Uğur Integrated Decided to Increase Investment for 2015

Uğur Integrated Food Company, an investment of Uğur Group of Companies, which has been representing quality at home and abroad for more than 60 years, will continue to grow in the dried fig sector in which it operates in 2015.

General Manager Faysal Takmaklı made a statement on the subject; “We have gained a rightful place in the dried fig sector, where we made a quick entrance. When we evaluate the 2013/14 dried fig export season, when we compare the sales figure achieved in the first 15 days (25 September - 9 October) with the first 15 days of the season (15 - 29 October), there is an increase of 20%. Although we experience delays in drying and launching due to adverse weather conditions in August and September, as well as humid weather and sea winds, we expect our turnover to be 50% compared to the previous year.” said.

Stating that weather conditions also affect product quality, Takmaklı added that this situation causes an increase of 60-70 percent in raw material and export prices. “The domestic demand for dried figs is also high. Although it is considered as a snack, delicious desserts and bakery products made from dried figs are also very popular. Another reason for the demand is the Ashura season. There is a dynamism in retail sales throughout the country and in countries where Turks live.” he continued.

Faysal Takmaklı, who stated that they made a growth and investment decision for 2015 in line with these indicators, said, “Thanks to the interest shown in our products as a rightful result of our work, we reached our budget targets in the third quarter of the year and we realized that we are on the right track. We believe that we have a permanent place in the market. To ensure the sustainability of this, we decided to continue growing.” said.

Saying that they will continue to increase their investments for 2015, Takmaklı said, “For us, the most beautiful aspect of this growth is the contribution it will provide to the regional economy and employment. We raised the bar by revising our budgets higher for next year. We are doing our part not only for the new year, but also for the future goals of our country.” he concluded his speech.