In 1984, we embarked on a long and enjoyable journey to bring firsts to Turkish kitchens, providing quick and practical solutions for your kitchen accessories and cleaning needs. Today, we maintain the same enthusiasm as we did on our first day, sharing our story and experience with millions for 40 years. In addition to the firsts we share with Turkey, we continue to evolve daily with our belief in innovation, push boundaries with our love for nature, and turn spending time in the kitchen into a joy.
From our first factory, established in the Ostim Organized Industrial Zone in Ankara, we moved to our new facility in the Sincan Organized Industrial Zone to meet changing and evolving needs. From there, we moved to our current factory, which boasts a 20,000 m² indoor area.
In 1985, we introduced the Cook Roasting Bag, a first in Turkey and a much-loved kitchen staple. Found in almost every kitchen in the 90s, the Roasting Bag became the secret recipe for delicious, juicy, and flavorful oven dishes. Its iconic packaging remained unchanged on shelves for years. Then, in 1987, we introduced Turkey's first cling film, making life in the kitchen much more practical. Now, preserving food was much easier and less hassle. This excited us greatly.
In 1997, we realized how exhausting cookies stuck to baking trays and trays getting dirty. That's how we introduced Turkey's first baking paper to kitchens. Since then, fresh-baked, fragrant cookies that crumble in the mouth, not on the tray, have been our favorite! After all that fun in the kitchen, we decided to also take out the garbage. So, in 2004, we began producing Cook Garbage Bags. Since then, your garbage has been our responsibility.
In recent years, ensuring maximum adaptability to changing economic conditions and evolving expectations has been our top priority. Along with investments in technology and automation, we've consistently strived to offer innovative solutions to meet your needs, driven by our belief in innovation. Our love for nature, our commitment to our consumers' sensitivities, and our commitment to doing our part for a better future have led us to seek more environmentally friendly solutions.
Thus, Cook Natural Products Series was born. In 2013, we produced Cook Degradable Cling Film, a first in Turkey, and in 2016, we produced Turkey's first potato starch-based, compostable, Natural Garbage Bag. Speaking of innovation, we also worked hard to turn cling film, which often had a lost end, stuck together, and a pain to tear off, into something much simpler and more practical to use. In 2016, we developed, produced, and patented Cook Press & Cut Cling Film Cutter, which cuts the cling film in a single motion, saving the end for future use!
We said innovation was our strength... So we never stopped listening to your wishes and needs. We meticulously considered every comment, request, and suggestion we received. That's why, in 2015, we developed Cook Foil-Lined Parchment, combining the best features of baking paper and aluminum foil in one product. With this new product, which has an aluminum foil outer layer and a baking paper inner layer, your meals cooked without sticking to the pan and retained their flavor. Two in one, isn't that creative? We enjoyed it so much that we took the creativity a step further. In 2016, we developed the Cook Ice Cubes Bag, which locks itself in place with a single turn. Who knew making ice could be so easy and fun?
Along with innovation and creativity, respect for food and labor is one of our most important principles. We prioritize preserving food as fresh as it was when it was first produced and preserving its nutritional value. We recognize the labor behind its journey from farm to counter, and we constantly seek new ways to preserve it in the best possible way. While Cook Freezer Bags are fantastic for preserving freshness, we also developed the Cook Flavor Cubes Bag, a solution we've developed for liquid foods. The seven bags inside allow you to create 56 cubes. Cook Flavor Cubes Bag is ideal for broths, juices, soups, and many other specialty blends. Its self-locking system makes it incredibly easy to use, and like many other Cook products, it saves you time in the kitchen and leaves you with more time with loved ones.
Speaking of loved ones, the precious moments you share with them and the deep bonds of family are an integral part of our brand DNA. While family is different for everyone, we always share the same sentiments: the power of togetherness and sharing. Today, our furry friends are also part of our families. Every moment we spend with them is precious. That's why, considering their comfort and our environmental responsibility, we developed our eco-friendly Cook Poop Bags. Available in two sizes and scents, Cook Poop Bags make walking with your furry friend easier, while colorful accessory options make the bag even more functional. Both practical and environmentally friendly, these bags make every moment your furry friends spend outdoors cleaner and more enjoyable.
Without compromising our values, we have been working for you through firsts, innovations, learning and developing for over 40 years.
Since the day we have founded with 100% domestic capital, we have been producing over 30,000 tons of products annually with over 300 employees and exporting to over 30 countries, taking confident steps toward becoming a global player. Years ago, we shared our kitchens with the motto "Cook Protects You," and today, we share our lives with the motto "Cook for a Happier Life" accompanying you in various aspects of your life with the diverse products of our growing family. With our hard work and faith, Cook turns 40 years old... To many celebrations together!
Türkiye's first "Roasting Bag"
Türkiye's first "PVC Cling Film"
Türkiye's first "PE Cling Film"
Türkiye's first "Baking Paper"
Garbage Bag Production
Türkiye's first "Degradable Cling Film"
Türkiye's first "Parchment-lined Foil"
Türkiye's first "Potato-based Garbage Bag"
Türkiye's first patented "Press&Cut"
Türkiye's first "Fruits and Vegetables Bag"
Türkiye's first "Self-Locking Ice Cubes Bag"
Our online sales store has gone live!
We monitor current developments and strive for the highest standards in our products and production processes. Manufactured in accordance with internationally recognized standards, ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems, demonstrating the sustainability of our product and service quality, and ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Standards, demonstrating safety and security throughout the food chain, each of our products reaches you with the utmost care through contracted sales channels.
In addition to all our certifications, we are an organization subject to independent ethical auditing, which certifies that our owners, partners, and managers act in accordance with social values and adhere to business ethics and labor laws. To ensure the highest standards for you and our employees, we periodically conduct necessary audits by authorized institutions, and all processes, from occupational safety to hygiene, are impartially reviewed. From raw material selection and production to packaging and delivery, our products undergo numerous tests, and we have established procedures for hygiene, health, and safety that all employees and visitors must adhere to.
Using our high-quality laboratory equipment and machinery, we subject our products to various tests, including physical tests, weld thickness tests, bursting tests, strength tests, and leakage tests. We only incorporate components that meet our standards into the production process. Our commitment to digital transformation and automation makes our production processes more efficient and minimizes the margin of error. We quickly identify the source of problems and take the necessary precautions to prevent recurrence. Our traceability system allows us to control our products using reference samples, and if a defect is detected, we take swift and effective action, aiming to improve every day.
At Cook, we aim to provide our consumers with products that support their daily lives, enabling them to enjoy their time in the kitchen more effectively and, consequently, to spend more time with themselves, their families, their loved ones—in short, with life itself. While we promise a happier life by offering these solutions, we always prioritize our fundamental principle of "nature as our priority." We see providing sustainable solutions today and in the future, and taking steps in this direction, as a responsibility and an integral part of our mission.
At Cook, we consider putting nature first as our primary responsibility, and we always prioritize it. With our strong innovative capabilities, we strive to make our products more sustainable and conduct intensive R&D studies for environmentally friendly alternatives.
We also raise awareness among our consumers about recycling and proper waste separation, fostering industry awareness, and implement various social responsibility projects. We view nature and sustainability as integral to the natural cycle and integrate them not only into our products but also into our production processes. We prioritize the sustainability of the raw materials and resources we use, setting our goals accordingly, and striving to instill this culture to all our employees.
More than 30 million acres of forest are lost each year due to illegal logging and land clearing. This has serious negative impacts on both the ecosystem and the climate. Protecting our forests and sustainably managing natural habitats is our greatest responsibility to future generations. That's why Cook Baking Papers are FSC certified!
The FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) provides a rigorous global certification system to promote the responsible management of forests and forest products. When you purchase Cook Baking Paper, you know it comes from forests that meet the highest environmental and social standards.
Products and/or packaging bearing the FSC certification and logo guarantee that forests are managed sustainably and biodiversity is protected. Cook Baking Papers, which support sustainable living, leave no trace not only on the tray but also in nature. Every time you support responsible forest management, you know you're making an environmentally responsible choice. Let's all do our part to leave a greener world for future generations.
Cook Natural Baking Paper is made from unbleached, chlorine-free (TCF) paper. No chlorine or derivative chemicals are used in the production process. This ensures no harmful substances are released into water resources. Our lakes, rivers, and streams are protected from harmful chemicals. Completely suitable for food contact and cut to the size of a tray, Cook Natural Baking Paper is both practical and natural, thanks to its unbleached properties.
When you release Cook Degradable Cling Film into the environment, it will be consumed by microorganisms and decompose within approximately 24 months. All you have to do is to enjoy protecting nature while storing your food!
When you release Cook Degradable Freezer Bag into the environment, it will be consumed by microorganisms and decompose within approximately 24 months. All you have to do is to enjoy protecting nature while storing your food!
Made from 100% corn and potato starch, Cook Natural Garbage Bag transforms into a completely organic fertilizer when left on the ground. All you have to do is to separate your organic waste!
Made from 100% pure white paper, this series is as durable and performs better than other disposable forks, spoons and knives, while its completely natural structure offers you a surprising solution to protect the environment!
The improvements we've made to our production processes are also part of our sustainability goals. The 800 kW capacity solar power plants installed on our factory rooftops have been a significant step toward achieving our environmentally friendly production goals. Thanks to this system, installed on our 9,500 m² rooftop area, we now meet 30% of our annual energy consumption from clean and renewable solar energy.
With this project, we are underscoring our commitment to creating sustainable and environmentally friendly production systems, while also creating a more efficient business model by saving energy and costs. We hope that our solar-powered systems will serve as a guide for similar sectors in using natural resources more efficiently. We envision a future where we consider not only today but also tomorrow.
We periodically carry out enjoyable projects with business partners who share our passion, raise awareness through training and workshops, step into the kitchen together, guide each other in R&D efforts, and closely monitor the industry. Our primary goal is to strengthen the culinary world and environmental awareness with our valued business partners who share similar values.
The Compost Project, which we implemented with our partner, the Culinary Arts Academy (MSA), with whom we've been working side by side in the kitchen for 10 years, is a prime example of this! With this meaningful project, launched in 2023, our goal was to raise awareness about zero waste, first in businesses, then in consumers and individuals, and to encourage the use of more sustainable methods as an example for similar initiatives.
Organic and compostable waste from the Culinary Arts Academy's school and restaurant was transported to Damlıca Farm, with Cook's natural garbage bags, made from 100% starch. These bags were left to soil and used as fertilizer for organic fruits and vegetables at Damlıca Farm. The delicious fruits and vegetables grown with this 100% organic fertilizer added flavor to the food chain in the Culinary Arts Academy's kitchens. This project achieved one important goal: zero waste in the food chain. You can find the details of this exciting project on our YouTube page!
