The Power of Excellence in Production

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At Özçiğdem Nuts, we embrace the principle of "High technology, uninterrupted quality," distinguishing ourselves in the industry through advanced automation systems, integrated quality control mechanisms, and sustainable production solutions across all processes, from raw material procurement to shipment.

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Raw Material Selection

The Right Start, Superior Product

The initial and most critical step in production is the selection of accurate and reliable raw materials. At Özçiğdem Nuts, we collaborate with farmers from the most fertile and healthy production regions in Turkey and worldwide. We procure our raw materials in season, based on quality analyses and on-site inspections. Quality begins in the field.

  • Procurement exclusively from certified and traceable producers.
  • Physical field inspections conducted at the beginning of each season.
  • Sample-based quality tests (moisture, caliber, aflatoxin, oil content) performed.
  • Suppliers evaluated for compliance with ISO 22000 and HACCP standards.
  • Recording of geographical features and microclimatic data of the fields.
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Sieving and Cleaning

Precise Separation for High Efficiency

Every raw material arriving at our facilities undergoes meticulous cleaning and quality-based separation. This process employs advanced technology machines to ensure both hygiene and efficiency. Our goal is to eliminate all unwanted foreign materials, allowing only the highest quality kernels to proceed to the processing line.

  • Sortex (colour sorter) machines: Separate foreign materials and substandard products with up to 99% accuracy.
  • Vibro sieves: Classify products based on size.
  • Gravity separators: Separate kernels of the same size but different densities.
  • Air aspiration systems: Remove husks, dust, and light impurities.
  • Stone separators: Eliminate inorganic stones and metal pieces originating from the field.
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Raw Material Classification

Coding, Traceability, and Product Integrity

Even within the same product group, quality differences can exist. Therefore, we ensure that each product is traceable through special coding based on its field, region, and farmer. This approach allows us to achieve homogeneous quality in production and evaluate the performance of each batch individually.

  • Creation of a "product identity" for each incoming product: region, producer, quality score.
  • Implementation of a coding system for traceability of each product batch.
  • Quality matching performed even if the same product group comes from different fields.
  • Establishment of independent storage areas for each product type to prevent mixing.
  • Products directed to processing lines based on quality differences.
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Product Processing

High Technology with Precision and Flavour Balance

The nut processing procedure requires specific temperature, humidity, and time settings tailored to each product's structure. We manage these processes with fully automated systems, using special processing parameters for each product type to ensure maximum flavour and freshness.

  • Unsalted roasting: Slow roasting at low temperatures to preserve aroma.
  • Salted roasting: Homogeneous salt coating using special tumbler machines.
  • Oven drying: Controlled drying to balance product moisture.
  • Raw product preservation: Storage in vacuum cold rooms.
  • Custom processing: Flavouring, coating (honey, chocolate), and seasoning lines.
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Product Quality Control

Multi-Stage and Certified Inspection

Each of our products undergoes rigorous quality control tests after processing. Even the finest details, invisible to the naked eye, are examined in laboratory settings to ensure that every product meets the established quality standards without exception.

  • Inline quality systems: Real-time data monitoring during production.
  • Physical analysis: Measurements of calibre, colour, density, and surface properties.
  • Chemical analysis: Tests for moisture, oil content, salt content, and aflatoxin.
  • Microbiological tests: Checks for Salmonella, mould-yeast, E.coli, and other risks.
  • Digital archiving of quality reports and preparation of analysis files before shipment.
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Product Packaging

Advanced Technology for Freshness Guarantee

To ensure our products reach consumers in a hygienic, fresh, and safe manner, we utilize high technology in the packaging process. Each product is packaged automatically, without human contact, in the requested weight and packaging type.

  • Automatic high-speed packaging lines for contactless filling.
  • X-Ray devices: Detect foreign materials like glass, stones, and metals.
  • Metal detectors: Dual control applied to every product passage.
  • Oxygen barrier packaging: Preserves shelf life and stabilizes antioxidant value.
  • Packaging types: Doypack, aluminium laminate, kraft, industrial large bags.
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Final Control

Ultimate Assurance Before Shipment

Before shipment, each product batch undergoes a final quality and hygiene check. This last step guarantees that the product reaches the consumer without issues and with complete reliability.

  • Final sample tests: Re-analysis of visual, physical, and microbiological aspects.
  • Pre-loading quality approval form completed with triple signatures from production, quality, and logistics units.
  • Problematic product batches automatically blocked in the system.
  • Approved products barcoded and transferred to the shipment area.
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Product Shipment

Fresh, Safe, and Timely Delivery Guarantee

Our shipment process is optimized to deliver our products quickly, safely, and freshly to our customers both domestically and internationally. With our extensive vehicle fleet and logistics infrastructure, we can reach every requested location.

  • Extensive vehicle fleet: refrigerated vans and trucks suitable for dry transport.
  • Monitoring of loading temperature and humidity during transportation.
  • International deliveries accompanied by certificates of origin and analysis reports.
  • Digital tracking of the order process with real-time notifications to customers.
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Customer Satisfaction

Transforming Feedback into Quality

We continue to monitor the process even after delivery. Our customers' opinions and suggestions form the foundation of our quality improvement policy. This approach enables us to establish a continuously evolving system that responds to needs effectively.

  • Post-sales team directly contacts customers to gather their experiences.
  • Feedback recorded in the quality management system.
  • Performance measured using KPIs: complaint rate, repeat order rate, satisfaction score.
  • Annual customer satisfaction surveys conducted and evaluated.
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Sustainability

FUTURE-FRIENDLY PRODUCTION

Explore Özçiğdem’s environmentally friendly farming practices and production processes up close.

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