How we work
Food Made to Be Shared
Since 1871 is rooted in a simple belief: the best food carries a story, brings people together, and makes an occasion feel special. From the layered craft of baklava to carefully prepared Turkish sweets and gifts, we work with premium ingredients, trusted partners, and thoughtful presentation to bring a taste of Istanbul to tables near and far.
Baklava: A History of Sharing
Baklava is more than layers of pastry, nuts, and syrup. Across generations, it has been part of Turkish hospitality and the wider food culture of the Eastern Mediterranean, served when people visit, celebrate, and gather around a table.
The very first baklava cannot be assigned with certainty to one person, city, or single moment. Its story was shaped over generations, as pastry, nuts, and syrup were refined across kitchens and communities. What matters is the tradition that endured: making something generous, beautiful, and meant to be shared.
To cherish that tradition is to respect the craft while carrying it forward. As Since 1871 begins to reach families and food lovers in South Korea and China, we want each box to carry more than a sweet taste of Istanbul: it carries a way of welcoming people to the table.
Its place in family life is what makes it special. A tray is opened for guests, carried to a celebration, or offered as a thoughtful gift. The sweetness is shared piece by piece, turning a simple dessert into a moment of welcome and connection. At Since 1871, we carry that spirit forward: food made with care, wrapped beautifully, and meant to bring people together.
Made for gifting and celebration
Our food is made to bring people together around special occasions, thoughtful gifts, and shared celebrations. We use food-compliant plastic and paper, seal each product carefully so you can enjoy the experience as intended, and wrap every gift beautifully so it is ready to celebrate with or give to someone special.
Our approach is built on four core principles:
- Premium raw materials - We select ingredients based on origin, consistency, and reliability of supply
- Controlled production environments - Manufacturing takes place in certified facilities with proper hygiene standards
- Careful formulation and handling - Each product is designed to balance flavor, stability, and safety
- Reliable, traceable supply chains - We work with trustworthy partners from raw materials to final packaging
Our products span multiple categories. What connects them is not the category — but the way they are made.
Our production process
Production takes place in controlled facilities in Turkey. This allows:
- Repeatable quality across all batches
- Proper hygiene and food safety standards
- Careful handling at scale
- Consistency across different markets
Each batch follows the same documented process to ensure every customer receives the same premium experience, regardless of where they purchase.
Our supply chain is built for quality and traceability. From carefully selected Turkish ingredients and controlled production to food-grade packaging and trusted regional fulfillment, each step is documented to protect freshness, safety, and consistency.
Our approach to sustainability
Our approach to sustainability is practical and traceable. We work with trusted partners, document each stage from Turkish ingredients through food-grade packaging and regional fulfillment, and use careful handling to protect freshness and support efficient fulfillment. Where possible, local fulfillment avoids unnecessary cross-border movement while keeping the route to customers clear.