What began as a family business in Rize in 1985 has today transformed into a giant industrial enterprise playing a significant role in Türkiye's strategic sectors. Starting with tea, Doğuş Çay has expanded into sugar, chips, cold drinks, and agriculture, and is now focusing on solar panel production with "Karakan Enerji" and leadership in the tomato paste sector with "Demko". This is the story of a domestic success, from 50,000 tons of tea production to energy independence.
Beginning with Türkiye's decision to allow private sector companies to produce tea, Doğuş Çay, with its visionary steps, distinguished itself from being just a tea brand and transformed into an industrial holding company. Founded on the principles of "quality and honesty," the company, which initially managed its operations from Rize, has now expanded its reach to cities like İzmir, Aksaray, Afyon, and Bursa, which are considered the industrial heart of Türkiye.
From Rize, the Tea Capital, to Green Tea Expertise.
With an annual production capacity of 50,000 tons, the company is the private sector leader in the industry, operating 5 tea processing factories in Rize and a packaging facility in Ordu. Produced in hygienic facilities meeting EU standards, without human contact, the teas are certified with TSE, ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and ISO 45001 quality certificates.
The company leverages its expertise in black tea to embrace healthy living trends. Green tea This is also reflected in its production. Produced from the most special leaves of the Black Sea region, preserving their antioxidant values, Doğuş Green Tea is available in plain, lemon, and bergamot flavors, taking its place on the shelves as a local alternative that supports the immune system.
Strategic Growth in Chips, Candy, and Cold Beverages
Doğuş Çay has extended its "game-changer" vision to other areas of the food industry:
- Chips Industry: The company, which entered the chips market in 2013 through a global acquisition, has established a modern factory in the Aksaray Organized Industrial Zone. Patos, Cipso, Çerezos And Chips Master With its brands, it has brought domestic chip production to the top.
- Iced Tea: The brand, which entered the iced tea market with its facility in Izmir in 2016, transferred its expertise in hot tea to this area as well.
- Sugar Production: In 2018, one of Türkiye's factories with the highest production quota. Afyon Sugar Factory‘By incorporating [company name] into its structure, it made a strategic move regarding the food sector.
A New Era in Agriculture: Demko and Tomato Paste Production
The company, which started tomato paste production under the "Doğuş Bahçe" brand in Ödemiş, İzmir in 2008, made another major acquisition in 2024. In Karacabey, Bursa Doğuş Çay, having acquired a new tomato and pepper paste production factory, has increased its capacity with a total of 2 facilities. Demko With this brand, the company has strengthened its position in the agricultural industry. This investment is of great importance in terms of transforming Türkiye's fertile agricultural lands into value-added products.
Karakan Energy: Domestic Power from the Sun
The company, which has been a leader in the food sector, is now expanding into the energy sector in 2023. Karakan Energy Project It entered the solar energy market with [company name]. Established in Afyonkarahisar. solar panel manufacturing factory, The company plays a critical role in line with Türkiye's energy independence goals. By installing solar panels on factory roofs and infertile land, the firm is pioneering the clean energy transition.
A vision that gives back to society what it takes from the land.
Doğuş Çay crowns its industrial success with social responsibility projects. The Karakan Family supports education and health by building an Oncology Hospital, universities, and schools in Rize; while the project is carried out in cooperation with the TEMA Foundation. ‘'For the Earth, Ever After'’ Through this project, it provides training and raises awareness among farmers for the sustainability of tea farming.
