Anadolu Baklava Co., a family-owned business with 40 years of heritage in Istanbul, Turkey, has long been a guardian of traditional Ottoman baklava craftsmanship. Specializing in handcrafted baklava—layers of delicate filo pastry, premium crushed pistachios, and pure Anatolian honey—the company supplies top-tier hotels in Dubai, Michelin-starred restaurants in London, and major wholesalers across Europe. To uphold its strict food safety standards amid global expansion, Anadolu recently partnered with Shanghai Fanchi-tech Machinery Co., Ltd., a leading global provider of food inspection solutions, adopting the FA-MD800 Intelligent Metal Detection Conveyor System.
From Local Heritage to Global Favorite: Safety Remains Non-Negotiable
Baklava, once a royal delicacy in the Middle East, has gained worldwide popularity as international trade makes its ingredients more accessible. Anadolu Baklava produces over 3 tons of this beloved dessert weekly in its ISO 22000-certified facility, adhering strictly to HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) protocols and working toward BRCGS (British Retail Consortium Global Standards) certification—key to entering North American and Asian retail markets.
“We’ve built our name on delivering authentic baklava with uncompromised quality,” says Elif Kaya, Production Manager at Anadolu Baklava. “As we expand to new continents, we need inspection equipment that meets global standards. We want regulators and customers alike to see Anadolu as a benchmark for safe, premium Middle Eastern desserts.”
A Critical Pain Point: Metal Contamination Risk
Anadolu’s production process stays true to tradition: each baklava is handmade, placed on large metal trays for portioning, then transferred to metal racks for baking and cooling before packaging. Over time, constant movement of trays caused wear on the rack runners, leading to tiny metal shavings that could fall into the baklava below. This hidden risk threatened the company’s reputation and compliance goals.
“Eliminating metal contamination was non-negotiable—we needed 100% inspection before products left our facility,” explains Mehmet Öztürk, Managing Director of Anadolu Baklava. “We evaluated 5 equipment suppliers globally, and Fanchi-tech stood out. Their team didn’t just sell a machine; they understood our craft, our production flow, and the global standards we need to meet. Their expertise gave us full confidence.”
Fanchi-tech FA-MD800: Built for Global Food Makers
The FA-MD800, an award-winning solution from Fanchi-tech, is engineered to address the unique needs of international food processors. It has earned certifications including CE, FDA, and SGS, making it compliant with food safety regulations across the EU, US, and Southeast Asia.
1. Adaptive Multi-Frequency Tech for Versatile Production
Equipped with Fanchi-tech’s patented “Adaptive Multi-Frequency Technology”—recognized for innovation at the 2024 Global Food Tech Awards—the FA-MD800 auto-selects the optimal frequency for different baklava variants (e.g., pistachio, almond, or walnut-filled). This ensures ultra-high sensitivity, detecting even 0.1mm ferrous, non-ferrous, and stainless-steel contaminants—critical for Anadolu’s daily production of 8+ baklava flavors.
2. Global-Friendly Design: Easy Operation & Durability
The FA-MD800 features a multi-language touchscreen and an “Auto Product Learn” system that stores settings for up to 100 products—simplifying changeovers for Anadolu’s diverse lineup. Built to withstand harsh food production environments, it meets IP65 washdown standards, resisting high-pressure, high-temperature cleaning (essential for nut-processing facilities).
3. Compliance & Traceability: BRCGS-Ready
To support Anadolu’s BRCGS goals, the FA-MD800 includes a “Global Performance Validation System (GPVS).” It automatically prompts operators to run tests at HACCP-mandated intervals and generates detailed digital reports (exportable in PDF/Excel) of contaminants detected—creating an audit trail that meets global retail requirements.
Customer Testimonial: Exceeding Global Expectations
“The FA-MD800 has gone beyond our expectations,” says Elif Kaya. “It’s intuitive to use, even for our team members who aren’t tech-savvy, and it gives us complete peace of mind that every box of baklava is metal-free. We wanted the best technology to protect our heritage—and Fanchi-tech delivered.”
Mehmet Öztürk adds, “We’re now ready to enter the US retail market, and the FA-MD800’s FDA compliance was a key factor in that decision. We’ve recommended Fanchi-tech to three other baklava makers in Turkey—their equipment, after-sales support (with 24/7 global service), and understanding of international standards make them a trusted partner.”
Fanchi-tech: Your Global Food Safety Partner
Shanghai Fanchi-tech Machinery Co., Ltd. is committed to empowering global food brands with reliable, compliant inspection solutions. The FA-MD800 isn’t just a machine—it’s a safety guarantee that helps businesses like Anadolu Baklava turn traditional craftsmanship into global success.
Fanchi-tech: Protecting What You Value Most—Globally.
Post time: Sep-29-2025