Aspa Gida leads Turkish poppy seed exports to global markets

WISE NEWS PRESS / TURKEY — DEC. 7, 2025

Aspa Gida A.S., a prominent player in the Turkish food manufacturing sector, continues to expand its international footprint by exporting high-quality poppy seeds and derivatives to global markets.

Founded in 1996 by brothers Orhan, Ahmet, and Ismail Asgin under the name "Aspa Market Zahire," the company has evolved from a local enterprise into a significant manufacturer and wholesaler. Today, Aspa Gida is recognized for its specialization in processing poppy products, a staple of Anatolian agriculture.

Specialized product portfolio

The company’s main export portfolio focuses on niche agricultural products essential for the baking and food industries. Key products include yellow poppy seeds, black poppy seeds, and poppy seed cream (paste).

By controlling the manufacturing process from raw material to the final packaged product, Aspa Gida ensures that its yellow poppy paste and seeds meet international quality standards required by wholesale buyers worldwide.

From family business to exporter

Starting as a limited liability company in the mid-90s, the firm has grown into a joint-stock company (A.S.) with a strong focus on export operations.

Leveraging Turkey's position as one of the world's primary producers of legal poppy seeds, Aspa Gida bridges the gap between Turkish farmers and the global food industry, supplying essential ingredients for bakeries and food manufacturers across borders.

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