Who owns Ülker?
Ülker is owned by pladis (the United Kingdom).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- pladis Global reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, London
- Origin
- 🇹🇷 Turkey, Istanbul · browse countries
- Founded
- 1944
- Category
- Food › Snacks › Cookies & crackers
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Ülker
Ülker is the largest biscuit and confectionery brand in Turkey, founded in Istanbul in 1944 by two brothers baking in a small workshop. Its chocolate wafer and biscuit ranges hold a position in Turkish households comparable to the largest brands in any European market.
Ownership timeline of Ülker
Where Ülker sits in pladis
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Ülker?
The parent company of Ülker is pladis, a privately held company headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Is Ülker Turkish or British?
Ülker originated in Turkey in 1944, but it is owned today by pladis, which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. So Ülker is a Turkish-origin brand under British ownership.
Is Ülker still owned by pladis?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Ülker is still owned by pladis. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] pladis — about us — pladis Global, Official document; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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