Our history

Our heritage

The delicious story of Malatya Pazarı began 148 years ago when Ali Efendi founded a modest business in his hometown. His sons Hüseyin and Hakkı took over the reins with great enthusiasm and ensured the continuation of their father's craft. In 1942, the fate of the Malatya Pazarı Kuruyemişçilik (nut shop) changed significantly when Tevfik Temelli, the Member of Parliament for Malatya, visited the brothers. His only question was, "Why don't you go to Istanbul to promote honey, nuts and apricots from Malatya?" opened a new chapter in their lives and set them on the road to success.

With this encouragement, Hüseyin and Hakkı moved to Istanbul, where, thanks to Governor Lütfi Kırdaro, they were attracted by the newly reopened Mısır Çarşısı (Spice Bazaar). They decided to open a shop there, marking the beginning of a new era. After working together for some time, Hakkı returned to Malatya to set up a halva and biscuit factory and embarked on a different path.

Eager to write a new chapter, Hüseyin settled in Istanbul with his family. His sons Çetin and Metin continued their education in Istanbul while contributing to the Mısır Çarşısı shop. This early responsibility fostered their passion for the world of taste.

Our development

In his youth, Çetin immersed himself in business and worked alongside his father until his death. Through honesty and diligence, he quickly climbed the ladder of success and expanded the number of outlets from two to three despite various problems and market prejudices.

Today, the fourth generation, Murat Palancı, continues the family nut business with the same determination and success. Under Murat's visionary leadership, 22 years ago Malatya Pazarı Kuruyemişçilik established the most modern and best-equipped plant in Büyükçekmece, Istanbul, Turkey. This state-of-the-art facility includes roasting, sorting and packaging processes that ensure the highest quality of each product.

Our commitment

Malatya Pazarı is committed to environmental protection, health and supporting local production. Our diverse range of products, which are mostly locally sourced, occupy an important and permanent place in our culture of nuts and snacks. Since 1870, Malatya Pazarı's priority has been quality at every step. Maintaining our unwavering standards, we continue to bring flavor to the industry and connect consumers with exceptional quality.

Malatya Pazarı Murat Palancı continues to strive to maintain this legacy of excellence, ensuring that every product reflects our rich history and commitment to quality. While we continue to grow and innovate, our mission remains the same: to provide the best nuts and snacks while preserving our treasured traditions and values.

Welcome to Malatya Pazarı - where every bite tells a story of heritage, quality and passion.