R&D Center
Our Inspiration: Nature and Bees
Our Goal: Unraveling the mysterious world of bees:
At Balparmak R&D Center, one of the world's most comprehensive research centers for bee products, we bring together the miracle of nature and the power of science.
Established in 2016 with the approval of the Ministry of Industry and Technology, Balparmak R&D Center was the 8th in the food sector and the first in its own category upon its foundation. It employs a total of 20 expert academics, most of whom hold master's or doctoral degrees. The R&D Center conducts national and international scientific projects on honey and bee products and develops innovative methods for identifying adulteration and imitation. The outputs are shared with the scientific community and relevant public institutions and organizations through presentations at national and international congresses, conferences, and symposia, as well as publications in peer-reviewed journals. The R&D Center, which also holds memberships in national and international scientific committees, plays an active role in establishing global standards for bee products and leading projects within its ecosystem. Balparmak R&D Center, which leads the "Authenticity and Composition Determination of Bee Products" working group within the International Honey Commission, continues to progress towards its goal of becoming a globally recognized institution with 19 scientific publications and 89 scientific presentations in the last 10 years. The R&D center, where Balparmak's innovative new products are also developed, conducts studies on the functional properties of every product it offers to its consumers.
Our Scientific Publications
By sharing our 19 scientific articles, developed for the detection of natural honey and approved by international authorities, with industry stakeholders and the public, we ensure that the labor of Turkish beekeepers achieves the value it deserves worldwide.
Our R&D Awards
Balparmak, Turkey's leading honey brand, proves its quality and taste with awards given by various authorities.
SUSTAINABLE FOOD PRODUCTS (2026)
Balparmak was awarded first prize in the Product Innovation Category at the Sustainable Food Awards.
This award was granted in recognition of the innovative formulation of the Apitera Propolis Spray product, developed through the collaboration of Balparmak R&D Center and TÜBİTAK MAM, which contains propolis and essential oils.
This achievement, which acknowledges our scientific approach and innovation-focused efforts in product development, is an important indicator of Balparmak's vision to develop sustainable and value-added products.
"Most Successful Scientific Study" Award at the 4th International Propolis Conference (2025)
International Success at the 4th International Propolis Congress
Balparmak R&D Center achieved significant success with its scientific work at the 4th International Propolis Congress, held in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil, in February 2025.
At the congress, scientific presentations given by Balparmak R&D and Quality Director Dr. Emel Damarlı, Laboratory Technical Manager Dr. Ufuk Alpat, and Analytical R&D Manager Dr. İsmail Emir Akyıldız were recognized and awarded by the international scientific community.
Dr. Ufuk Alpat shared innovative approaches in propolis technologies with his presentation titled “Recent Developments in Propolis Extraction and Processing Technologies”; while Dr. İsmail Emir Akyıldız presented his scientific contributions to propolis research on an international platform with his study titled “Advances in Untargeted Metabolomic Approaches to Unravel the Chemical Fingerprints of Propolis from Various Botanical Origins.”
This award is a significant indicator of Balparmak's commitment to adding value to the industry and science, as well as an international recognition of our scientific research, innovation, and quality-oriented approach.
As Balparmak, we continue to generate scientific knowledge in the field of bee products, develop innovative work, and successfully represent our country on international platforms.
SUSTAINABLE FOOD AWARDS (2023)
Balparmak was awarded the “Sustainable Food Communication Award” within the scope of Turkey’s First Sustainable Food Awards for its project aimed at ensuring the traceability of honey with the Priospot application, a first in the global food industry.
This project, which aims to make the journey of honey from production to consumer transparent and traceable, was awarded for the value it created in the areas of sustainability, consumer information, and innovative communication approach.
This award is an important indicator of Balparmak’s vision to contribute to the sustainable food ecosystem and strengthen consumer trust.
TÜBİTAK Awards (2016)
Balparmak was awarded the Most Successful Food Project by TUBITAK in 2016.
QUDAL - Quality Medal Turkey Research (2014)
Balparmak was awarded the "QUDAL - No. 1 in Quality" medal in the QUDAL – Quality Medal survey in 2014.
European Quality Award (1994 - 1995 - 2007)
Balparmak was awarded the European Quality Award in Rome in 1994, 1995, and 2007.
