Quality Before Volume
Every batch gets tested against internal spec before it ships. That habit goes back to INCOM's first years and hasn't loosened since.
About INCOM
Four Decades of Carob Expertise, From Mersin to the World
Turkey's first and largest Locust Bean Gum producer and exporter, founded in 1980 by Memduh Yıldırım and built on Mediterranean origin and a lot of trial and error in the lab.
Founder & Chairman
Memduh Yıldırım
INCOM, est. 1980 · Mersin, Turkey
He started INCOM in Mersin in 1980, when carob processing in Turkey was still a scattered, small-scale trade with no dedicated producers. He built the country's first company around Locust Bean Gum on its own.
Four decades later, that's an export business in more than 50 countries. He's still involved day to day. The R&D lab, the ISO 22000 system, and a fair number of the customer relationships across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific go back to him personally.
"Worldwide quality, fair business, consistent standards."Memduh Yıldırım
He's repeated that line to staff for decades. It's still how the company picks raw material, runs its lab, and talks to customers.
How He Runs the Company
Fair, Long-Term Partnerships
Some of INCOM's export relationships go back decades. Yıldırım has always preferred a slower, steadier deal over a quick one.
Still Hands-On
He's still involved in day-to-day production decisions and the company's biggest accounts, not just the big-picture strategy.
The INCOM Legacy
Since 1980, INCOM has turned carefully selected carob seeds into consistent, natural ingredients for food manufacturers across Europe, the Americas and Asia-Pacific.
1980 — Foundation in Mersin
Memduh Yıldırım founds INCOM in Mersin, becoming Turkey's first company dedicated entirely to Locust Bean Gum production, at a time when carob processing in the country was a small, fragmented trade.
1985 — First export contracts
INCOM signs its first regular export contracts with European food manufacturers, laying the groundwork for the export markets that would follow.
1980s–1990s — Building the export base
Export relationships expand across Europe as INCOM's LBG grades earn a reputation for consistent viscosity.
2000s — R&D investment
A dedicated R&D laboratory is established to support batch-level quality control and give customers direct technical guidance rather than generic spec sheets.
2005 — ISO 22000 certification
INCOM achieves ISO 22000 food safety management certification.
2010s — Global reach
Export markets expand into the Americas and Far East, including Japan, China and India, helped by Mersin Port's proximity.
2020s — Grade specialization
INCOM formalizes its A-01 and A-02 grade system, giving customers precise viscosity classes for specific applications, from ice cream to industrial-scale processing.
Today — 50+ countries
INCOM supplies natural carob-based ingredients to food manufacturers in over 50 countries, with A-01 and A-02 grade LBG and Carob Molasses as its core products.
1980
Founded by Memduh Yıldırım
45+
Years in operation
50+
Countries exported to
2
Specialized LBG grades
Mission & Vision
Mission
Deliver natural carob-based ingredients that food manufacturers can rely on, shipment after shipment, at the standard Memduh Yıldırım set when he started the company in 1980.
Vision
Be the name that comes to mind for carob-based ingredients worldwide, recognized for technical expertise and Mediterranean-origin quality.
Facility & Infrastructure
Our production facility sits minutes from Mersin Port, combining efficient processing with a direct logistics advantage for FCL and LCL export shipments. The site includes dedicated production lines, ventilated storage for raw carob seed and finished goods, and an in-house R&D laboratory used for batch-level testing.
Frequently Asked Questions About INCOM
Who founded INCOM?
INCOM was founded in 1980 in Mersin, Turkey by Memduh Yıldırım, a pioneer of the Turkish carob processing industry. He remains the company's chairman today.
Where is INCOM located?
INCOM's production facility and headquarters are located at Çay Mah. 6489 Sk. No:6 A, Akdeniz / Mersin, Türkiye, a short distance from Mersin Port on Turkey's Mediterranean coast.
Is INCOM the largest Locust Bean Gum producer in Turkey?
Yes. INCOM is recognized as Turkey's first and largest dedicated producer and exporter of Locust Bean Gum (LBG), a position it has held since Memduh Yıldırım founded the company in 1980.
How many countries does INCOM export to?
INCOM exports Locust Bean Gum and Carob Molasses to more than 50 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.
What certifications does INCOM hold?
INCOM holds ISO 22000, Halal and Kosher certification, and its Locust Bean Gum is registered under E410, the EU-approved natural food additive code. See our Quality & Certificates page for details.
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