Gender Equality Plan

Gender Equality Plan (GEP)

BUGE GIDA ARGE DANIŞMANLIK SANAYİ TİCARET A.Ş. (BUGE Foods | Blendence)

Public Document

Effective Date: October 2025

Version: 1.1

1. Organisation Profile

  • Name: BUGE GIDA ARGE DANIŞMANLIK SANAYİ TİCARET A.Ş.
  • Brand: Blendence
  • Founded: 2024
  • Headquarters: Trakya Teknopark, Trakya University Technology Development Zone, 22000 Edirne, Türkiye
  • Production Facility: Hasan Pehlivan Cd. 1/D, 22500 Havsa, Edirne, Türkiye
  • Legal Status: Privately held SME (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise)
  • Chair of the Board: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Buket Aşkın

2. Commitment to Gender Equality

BUGE Foods is committed to promoting gender equality, non-discrimination, and equal opportunities in all aspects of its activities. The company aligns with the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, Commission Recommendation 2003/361/EC for SMEs, and the Horizon Europe Gender Equality Guidelines.

We uphold zero tolerance toward discrimination, harassment, or bias based on gender, ethnicity, religion, age, or any other identity. This Gender Equality Plan (GEP) is a public document, signed by the company's top management, and will be published on our official website.