From science to industry: the story of Hyggefoods
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Our Story
In 2018, at YTÜ Yıldız Teknopark, we set out with a single question: how could food science be advanced further in Türkiye? Since that day, we have built a rare engineering culture that brings chemical engineering, food engineering and computer engineering together under one roof. Every formulation we developed in our laboratory was tested with scientific rigor through our TÜBİTAK-supported R&D projects; this accumulated knowledge has now become our industrial digital platforms, our registered brand portfolio, and the Hyggefoods Aydın Factory. Our story is the journey of the idea of "domestic and national advanced food technologies" — from a laboratory bench to Türkiye's industry.
From 2018 to Today
2018
Founded at YTÜ Yıldız Teknopark · food analysis laboratory infrastructure · İTÜ Big Bang finalist · İSO “Industrialist of the Future Grand Award”
2019
First sales · Young MÜSİAD award · Lions first place · Çalık Holding “My First Business Venture” award · first TÜBİTAK-supported R&D project approved
2020
TİM-TEB Startup House membership · TÜBİTAK BiGG+ Mentor approval
2021
Successful completion of the first TÜBİTAK-supported R&D project · new product launch in the registered brand portfolio
2022
Halkbank Women Who Produce, Türkiye runner-up · YTÜ Yıldız Teknopark & PwC “Shining Stars” honor certificate
2023
Go Global Awards world third place, food category · second TÜBİTAK-supported R&D project
2024
Investments strengthening the company's digital/IT arm
2025
Mass-production infrastructure work under the Turkish Ministry of Industry and Technology's Local Development Initiative Program
2026
Incorporation of Türkiye's first smart green functional food factory · third TÜBİTAK-supported R&D project
The Hygge Philosophy
Our company's name comes from a Danish concept: hygge. This word, which has no direct translation, describes warmth, peace and well-being together. It describes the time spent around a table, the comfort of simplicity, the unassuming state of feeling good.
The reason we carry this concept in our name is not an aesthetic choice but a sense of direction. For a company working in food technology, the real question is: what is science for? Developing a formulation, optimizing a process, or validating an analytical method is not an end in itself. All of it exists, in the end, so that someone eats better, reaches a safer product, and sits down at a more peaceful table.
Hygge reminds us of this final step. Every parameter we measure in the lab has a real counterpart, in the end, in someone's daily life: a safe snack in a child's lunchbox, a product an elderly person can consume without difficulty, a pack reached for with confidence in the middle of a busy day. The job of technology is to make these moments possible.
That's why we see scientific rigor not as coldness, but as a form of care. The more solid the analysis behind a product, the more solid the trust of the person who consumes it. Hygge is the concept that connects the technical side of our work with its human side: good science is for a good life.
Our Values
Scientific Rigor
Behind every claim we make stands lab-verified evidence. Measurable data is as binding for us as sensory appeal; every decision, from formulation to production, rests on a scientific foundation.
Transparency
We do not stand behind any claim that cannot be verified. From our products to our investor communications, every statement we make is backed by provable data.
Food Safety First
Safety is not our final check for us — it is the first input of the design; every product and process is developed with a multi-layered assurance mindset before it ever reaches the consumer.
Sustainable and Clean Production
We observe the principles of zero waste, low carbon and water conservation from the very start of production design; we see waste not as a problem to be managed afterward, but as a design flaw to be prevented.
Value-Added Product Mindset
Rather than leaving raw materials as they are, we aim to turn them into added value through science; every one of our products promises more than its raw input.
Local Sourcing and National Responsibility
We see it as a corporate duty to process domestic raw materials with national technology and contribute to Türkiye's value-added exports.
Multidisciplinary Curiosity
The best solutions are born not within the boundaries of a single discipline, but at the intersection of engineering fields.
Our Engineering Philosophy
At the foundation of Hyggefoods' technologies lie the core dynamics of chemical engineering and food engineering; combined with computer engineering, they form a multifaceted engineering discipline. This is not a slogan — it is how we work: progress moves within the same team, from a formulation chemist's bench to an algorithm's codebase. From the lab to software, from product to regulation, no problem is confined to a single area of expertise; every challenge is solved through interdisciplinary teamwork. This philosophy forms the shared DNA of the technology areas on our R&D and Innovation page and of our industrial digital platforms.
Our Documents and Certificates
The compliance of our products and processes has been certified by independent organizations. The documents below can be viewed and downloaded directly for supplier assessments, tender file preparation, or partnership discussions.
Quality and food safety management systems
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Product and production certificates
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Laboratory accreditation documents
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Trademark registrations
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Public support and incentive documents
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If you cannot find the document you're looking for in the list, or need additional documentation for your supplier assessment process, you can reach us at hello@hyggefoods.co.
Career Opportunities
From the lab to software, from product to regulation — here, you won't fit into just one discipline.
At Hyggefoods, chemical engineering, food engineering and computer engineering work at the same table. One day you're in a formulation's sensory panel; the next, you're discussing that product's allergen algorithm. This intersection is something rare in Türkiye: a genuinely multidisciplinary food technology environment.
Why you should work at Hyggefoods
Genuine R&D
A TÜBİTAK-supported project culture that speaks with peer-reviewed literature — science for the product, not for a presentation
A multidisciplinary team
A work environment at the intersection of engineering fields that teaches you something new every day
Visible impact
Work that touches public health, sustainability, and Türkiye's food exports
A window for growth
The chance to join a company scaling through a factory investment at an early stage — the system you build today becomes tomorrow's standard
There are no open positions at the moment. However, we don't wait for a job posting to meet the right person; general applications are always open. Your application is kept in our candidate pool to be considered for upcoming positions.
Go to application formApply to join us
You can submit your application by filling out the form below. Applications are reviewed by the relevant team manager; you will be notified of the outcome.
Internship Program
The Hyggefoods internship program gives university students the chance to work on real projects with one of our laboratory, R&D or digital technology teams. Interns are not observers — they are part of the team; every intern is assigned a mentor.
Internship areas
- Food Engineering / R&D internship
- Chemical Engineering internship
- Software/Data internship
- Food Safety & Data Science internship
Program features
- Both mandatory and voluntary internships are accepted; duration is adjusted according to university regulations (a minimum of 20 business days is recommended)
- Every intern is assigned a mentor; an evaluation interview is held at the end of the program
- Social security registration is carried out in compliance with regulation
- Successful interns are given priority consideration for open positions after graduation
Application periods: Summer term (June–August) and during the academic term (fall and spring, coordinated with the university).
Go to application formFrequently Asked Questions
If you couldn't find the answer you're looking for, you can write to us at hello@hyggefoods.co.
What does Hyggefoods do?
Hyggefoods is an R&D and production company operating in food technology. We develop functional food formulations in our laboratory, turn these formulations into products under our registered brands, and operate software platforms that digitalize food safety and chemical regulatory compliance processes.
Which products do you make?
Our product family consists of functional-ingredient protein bars, protein-based snacks, plant-based snacks, plant-based milks, plant-based probiotic shots, and electrolyte drinks and water technologies. You can find the full range of categories on our Product Portfolio page.
Where can I find the nutritional value information for products?
The nutrition facts table appears on every product's packaging and on its product page across our sales channels. Values are presented in the format set by the Turkish Food Codex.
Who are your corporate solutions for?
We develop solutions for institutions that run mass catering operations, such as hospitals, schools, universities, airports and the military.
What areas does your R&D work focus on?
Our work is grouped into five main clusters: alternative protein and texture design, metabolic health and functional formulation, life-stage nutrition, sustainable raw materials and circular production, and food safety and artificial intelligence. All of these areas are covered on our R&D and Innovation page.
Can I get services from your laboratory?
You can. Our laboratory services are offered through the MenuOnay platform; requests and sample tracking are handled through that platform.
What is MenuOnay?
MenuOnay is a food safety infrastructure that unites menu information, laboratory analysis management, inspection readiness and food ERP processes in a single database.
What is your approach to sustainability?
We treat sustainability not as a communications topic but as an engineering input. Every decision, from raw material selection to process design, passes through an impact filter. We describe our framework in detail on our Impact and Responsibility page.
Where can I see your open positions?
Open positions are published in the Career Opportunities section on our About Us page. Even when no position is open, you can still submit a general application.
Are you open to investment discussions?
We are open to equity partnership, strategic collaboration and project-based investment discussions. To learn about the current status of the process, you can reach us at invest@hyggefoods.co.
What is food safety?
Food safety is a holistic approach covering the production, processing, storage and transport of a food in a way that does not harm health when consumed. It covers every link in the chain, from raw material sourcing to reaching the consumer.
When should a protein bar be eaten?
Protein bars can be consumed between meals, before or after a workout, or whenever you need a quick snack. We recommend consulting a dietitian about how it fits your personal nutrition plan.
What is plant-based nutrition?
Plant-based nutrition means a diet made up predominantly of plant sources. It does not require strict vegetarianism; it also covers preferences aimed at reducing animal product consumption.
Do you export?
Our product architecture is designed to be export-oriented. We can also make corporate contact in target markets through the international office network of YTÜ Yıldız Teknopark, of which we are a part, in Dubai, London, Amsterdam, Tashkent, Skopje and San Francisco. For export and distribution partnerships, you can reach us at hello@hyggefoods.co.
How can I track my order?
Order tracking is done through the sales channel you purchased from. You can track orders placed through our Trendyol store from your Trendyol account.
What is formulation?
Formulation is determining a food product's ingredients and their proportions in a way that delivers the targeted nutritional profile, texture and sensory qualities.
How is a QR menu created?
After you enter your menu content into the platform, your QR-coded digital menu is generated. Menus prepared through MenuOnay also include allergen information and nutritional values.
How can I reach you?
You can reach us at hello@hyggefoods.co for general matters, project partnerships and corporate requests, at invest@hyggefoods.co for investor relations, and at hr@hyggefoods.co for career and internship applications. Phone: 0 850 255 155 9.
Your feedback matters to us
We develop our products in the lab, but their real test happens in your kitchen. Write to us about something you liked, something you found lacking, or a product you'd like to see. Every piece of feedback we receive is forwarded to the relevant team and considered in our product development work.
Contact
Hyggefoods Gıda Bilişim Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Yıldız Technical University İkitelli Teknopark
İOSB Mah. YTU Teknopark Sok. 1/1B23
34490 Başakşehir, Istanbul / Türkiye
Phone: 0 850 255 155 9
General, project partnerships and corporate/B2G proposals
hello@hyggefoods.coInvestor relations
invest@hyggefoods.coCareer applications
hr@hyggefoods.co