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Istanbul Halk Ekmek criticized over falling sales and rising costs
During an Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) Council meeting, AK Party member Zekeriya Eroğlu criticized the management of Istanbul Halk Ekmek A.Ş. regarding production and pricing efficiency.
Eroğlu reported that while the institution's production capacity increased by 20 percent since 2019, annual bread sales fell by approximately 31 million units, dropping from 250 million in 2019 to 219 million in 2025. He also noted that the workforce grew by about 50 percent, from 442 employees to 671, during the same period.
Regarding costs, Eroğlu highlighted a significant price increase, stating that the price of standard Halk Ekmek rose from 0.75 TL in 2019 to 12.50 TL in 2026. This change reduced the price advantage Halk Ekmek held over commercial bakery bread from 50 percent in 2019 to approximately 28 percent in 2026.
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AK Party · Istanbul Halk Ekmek A.Ş. · Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality · Zekeriya Eroğlu
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Halk Ekmek bread sales decreased by 31 million units compared to 2019 levels. www.karsmanset.com · www.haberport.com · www.sondakika.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The number of employees at Halk Ekmek rose from 442 in 2019 to 671 in 2025, a roughly 50 percent increase. www.haberport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The price of standard Halk Ekmek bread increased from 0.75 TL in 2019 to 12.50 TL in 2026. www.karsmanset.com · www.haberport.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Production capacity increased by 20 percent while bread sales decreased by 12.5 percent. www.karsmanset.com · www.haberport.com · www.sondakika.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The price advantage of Halk Ekmek compared to bakery bread dropped from 50 percent in 2019 to approximately 28 percent in 2026. www.karsmanset.com · www.haberport.com · www.sondakika.com