About Us
Women's Cooperative of Urla provide a social environment where women can work, earn money, and actively participate in local economic and social activities. It empowers women in such various aspects as social, economic, cultural and psychological dimensions. The women produce and sell local food and textile products, canned vegetables and bakery products.
Artichoke is loaded with nutrients, low in fat, rich in fiber, minerals, and antioxidants. Artichoke is also high in folate and vitamins C and K, along with magnesium, potassium, and iron. It is said to lower 'Bad' LDL cholesterol and Increase 'Good' HDL cholesterol, support regulating blood pressure, improve liver health due to cynarine, and improve digestive health. Artichoke leaf extract has shown to support the treatment of IBS symptoms by reducing muscle spasms, balancing gut bacteria, and reducing inflammation. More research on the health benefits of artichoke.
The edible parts of the artichoke include the outer leaves and the heart. The only part that cannot be eaten is the hairy choke inside, and the sharp, fibrous outer portion of the leaves. Once cooked, artichokes can be eaten cold or hot, and also served with dipping sauces.
The first Turkish city that comes to mind for artichokes is İzmir. Especially the Urla district of Izmir is famous for its artichokes. Urla Gum Artichoke (Cynara scolymus L.) already acquired the geographical indication, which shows the exceptional quality of the artichoke.
Reference: Mary Jane Brown, , PhD, RD (UK) updated on 01/16/2019.
OUR ORGANIZATION
Within the scope of the Peninsula Sustainable Strategic Development Plan prepared by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality by the Urla Municipality in 2014, we started the installation phase with the training support of KEDV.
Within the framework of the UN's 2030 sustainable development goals, within the framework of partnerships with local governments and NGOs, we established our establishment with 80 women partners on 3 December 2014.
OUR PURPOSE
Our cooperative was established in order to produce products that can be sold by home-based women within the scope of production planning.
It is aimed not only to empower women economically, but also to develop them sociologically.
Decent work and economic growth were targeted, and the role of women in all areas of life was supported by trainings.
TRAININGS WE HAVE
LEADERSHIP
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
STRATEGIC PLANNING
COOPERATIVENESS
HYGIENE
PRODUCT DESIGN
BARRYING
PASTRY
FOOD SAFETY
sales and marketing
CANNING
THE WAY WE TAKE
We now produce our bakery products, which we started by producing at home, in the production area of our cooperative and offer them for sale in our patisserie.
We are proud to sell all of our food and textile products under our URLA KARYA brand, which we patented in 2018.
All of our products are sold with barcodes in the barcode system, which is a necessity to be present in retail and many sales points.