Pistachio
The Story of Pistachios
The word pistacia, which is the scientific Latin name for pistachios and whose derivatives are used in many languages, came to this language from Greek and is originally derived from the Middle Persian root “pistak”.
Pistachios are an edible, shelled fruit from the pistachio family. They grow from trees with oily, thin shells. Known historically as “green gold,” “king of fruits,” “golden tree,” and “king fruit,” the fruit, according to the earliest sources, was first cultivated by the Eti people in Southern Anatolia.
The reason why it is called Antep pistachio is that the first pistachio enterprises in Türkiye were established in Gaziantep and most of the production was done here and distributed to the world from there.
This fruit is primarily used in the dessert industry. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and proteins, this exquisite fruit offers numerous benefits for the digestive system, body resistance, and heart and diabetes health.
Pistachios, like olives, are harvested in three distinct periods: early, mid-season, and late. Early-season pistachios are called “gray pistachios,” mid-season pistachios are called “meverdi pistachios,” and late-season pistachios are called “red pistachios.” While each variety has varying uses, the most important characteristic that distinguishes pistachios from other pistachios is their characteristic aroma, unique to the region.
Our Story
We are a production team that values the unique climate of Gaziantep and the rich soils of Mesopotamia.
As Dededen, we take care to process our region’s olives and pistachios in the most correct way by combining the spiritual heritage that Atatürk left us with ‘science and reason’.
* As an Integrated Management System; BRCGS V9 Food Safety Standard System is applied and covers the “Production and Sales of Salted Roasted Pistachios and Pistachios Inside”.
Policies
Waste Management
We continually strive to minimize waste generated in our production processes and encourage recycling.
Energy Efficiency
We carry out continuous improvement studies to optimize our energy use and follow technological developments to increase energy efficiency.
Product and Packaging Management
We prioritize environmentally friendly materials and consider the life cycle of our products. We are committed to reducing packaging use and opting for recyclable packaging.
Protection of Natural Resources
We continue our efforts to effectively use, protect and sustainably manage water, land and other natural resources.
Employee Awareness and Training
We raise awareness and educate our employees on environmental issues. We maintain an ongoing communication and training program to ensure their active participation in environmental performance.
Carbon Management
We carry out our production processes in line with the EU green deal framework, along with the value we place on nature and the climate.
