In 2012, the Association was established with the participation of eight leading companies in the sector operating in the fields of production, import and export in a wide range of categories, primarily in the production, import and export of distilled spirits such as raki, vodka, whiskey, gin, liquor and wine categories, as well as senior executives and sector employees of these companies, bringing together a total of 22 people.
The association has 8 founding members who are legal entities,
Mey İçki Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.
Mey Alcoholic Beverages Industry and Trade Inc.
Allied Domecq İstanbul İç ve Dış Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
Brown Forman İçki Ticaret Ltd.
Bacardi Martini Sales Marketing Distribution and Trade Ltd.
BT Sales Marketing and Trade Inc.
Topkapı Beverage Distribution Marketing Inc.
Demirtaş Gıda İnşaat Organizasyon Danışmanlık Sanayi Ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti.
and Demirtaş Food Construction Organization Consultancy Industry And Trade Ltd.
Upon the approval of the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Associations dated 05.12.2012, ALKİDER started its activities as an Istanbul-based sectoral association. The first General Assembly of ALKİDER was held on 10.04.2013 and Mr. Ali Galip Yorgancıoğlu was elected as the first Chairman of the Board of Directors for a period of 3 years.
In summary, the purpose of ALKİDER's establishment is to support the development and coordination of commercial and industrial activities not only in the distilled spirits sector but also in the entire spirits sector; to represent its members engaged in production, import, sales and distribution activities in the spirits sector nationwide and internationally; to carry out joint activities with all public institutions and private sector in the field of activity of the sector; to represent its members on these platforms; to contribute to the development of the sector by supporting the production and sale of alcoholic beverages in accordance with the law and in a fair competition environment, taking into account public health and conscious consumption.
To this end, ALKİDER has been representing its members in the Tobacco and Alcohol Market Regulatory Authority (TAPDK), Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Livestock, Ministry of Finance, TOBB Beverage Assembly and all related institutions and organizations since its establishment.
ALKİDER is also a member of the Turkish Federation of Food Associations (TGDF).