Gidasa Bottled Natural Mineral Water Co.

Sabanci holding, one of the biggest industrial and financial conglomerates in Turkey, owns 66 companies operating in various business areas such as financial services including banking and insurance, food and retailing, information and telecommunications, automotive distribution plus the production of polyester, cement, textiles, tires and nylon. Other areas of business activity include paper and packaging materials, tourism and trading.

Gidasa beverages began its operations in 2004. Gidasa beverages launched bottled water under saka brand in the last quarter of 2004 and flavoured sparkling water, flavoured still water and ice-tea during the second quarter of 2005. It also entered the tea market with deren brand in early 2005. Under deren brand, Gidasa offers products in teabag, potbag, loose, herbal & fruit tea categories.
Saka branded natural spring water and deren branded tea production provide 150 employments as total, taking place in gidasa's 'food base' in sakarya. In gidasa facilities, the production is held with the machines of ultimate technology,
At world standards under full percent hygienic conditions.
USA, EU and the African countries are among the strongest export markets of gidasa. The company aims a rapid growth in exports parallel to its expanding product range.
Following up the expectations of consumers and market conditions, gidasa aims to reach us$ 400 million in consolidated net sales in 2005.