Cargill Launches Veliche™ Gourmet Chocolate in Türkiye, Empowering Chefs with Premium, Sustainable Solutions

[16 September 2025, Istanbul, Türkiye] – Cargill today announced the launch of Veliche™ in Türkiye, a premium Belgian gourmet chocolate brand developed for professional chefs, chocolatiers, and the HoReCa sector. With this expansion, Cargill brings its world-class chocolate expertise to the Turkish market, reinforcing its commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability.

Produced in Belgium at one of Europe’s most advanced chocolate facilities, Veliche™ delivers a full range of couverture chocolates known for exceptional taste, consistent performance, and technical functionality—ideal for tempering, molding, and baking. Developed in collaboration with top pastry chefs, the brand meets the evolving standards of Türkiye’s artisanal and professional chocolate communities.

“The Turkish artisanal chocolate and professional pastry sectors are seeing rising demand for high-quality, sustainably sourced, and technically advanced products,” said Cem Beysel, Functional Systems and Strategy Senior Director, Cargill Food META. “Following the success of Gerkens™ cocoa powder, we’re proud to introduce Veliche™ to Türkiye to meet this growing need.”

Cargill is coupling its global R&D strength with local support and training to ensure Veliche™ exceeds expectations across Türkiye’s dynamic culinary landscape. From boutique chocolatiers to five-star pastry chefs, Veliche™ provides a dependable, premium chocolate solution tailored to local demands.

“Veliche™ is more than just chocolate—it’s a creative tool for professionals,” Beysel added. “With its reliable performance, outstanding fluidity, and sustainability credentials, Veliche™ empowers Turkish chefs to innovate while making responsible sourcing decisions.”

All Veliche™ products are crafted using Rainforest Alliance Certified cocoa beans, reflecting Cargill’s long-standing commitment to ethical sourcing, farmer livelihoods, and sustainable production.