Aynes
Aynes is a privately held Turkish dairy producer (Denizli-based, subsidiary of Tarım Kredi Holding) manufacturing milk, yogurt, cheese, butter, and related dairy products for consumer retail, HoReCa, and industrial channels domestically and in approximately 30 export countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1985
- HeadquartersDenizli
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Aynes does
Aynes (legal entity: Aynes Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi) is a privately held Turkish dairy producer headquartered in Acıpayam, Denizli, operating as a subsidiary of Tarım Kredi Holding through Tarım Kredi Süt Ürünleri A.Ş. The company manufactures and distributes a full dairy portfolio — milk, yogurt, ayran, cheese, butter, cream, and kaymak — across consumer retail, HoReCa (under the Aynes Pro sub-brand), children's dairy (under Aynes Kidy), and industrial bulk ingredient segments. Production is described as touch-free, expert-controlled, and supported by advanced packaging technology across the manufacturing footprint in Denizli, with no disclosed proprietary software platform. The company also operates the Ayyem animal feed subsidiary, which produces cattle, small ruminant, poultry, and specialty feeds at a stated capacity of 800 tons per day and serves as both a backward integration into the dairy supply chain and a standalone revenue stream reaching approximately 25,000 farmer counterparties.
Aynes generates revenue through three primary streams: domestic and international sale of packaged dairy products (one-time sales model across retail and food service channels), export of dairy products to approximately 30 countries including EU, UK, China, New Zealand, Turkic Republics, Middle East, Africa, Far East, and the Balkans, and animal feed sales through the Ayyem brand via dealers, cooperatives, and farms. Distribution is managed through six regional sales offices across Turkey (Istanbul Avrupa, Ege, Antalya, Denizli, Muğla, Konya) and direct export operations, with marketing conducted via social media, blog content, a downloadable digital magazine, and trade fair participation (ANFAŞ, WorldFood Istanbul). The company was founded in 1985 (Ayyem) with 501–1,000 employees and is recognized on the Fortune 500 Türkiye 2024 (319th), Capital 500 Türkiye 2024 (407th), and İSO 500 lists.
Aynes firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Aynes
- Legal name
- Aynes Gıda Sanayi ve Ticaret Anonim Şirketi
- Website
- https://aynes.com.tr
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1985
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Aynes is a privately held Turkish dairy producer (Denizli-based, subsidiary of Tarım Kredi Holding) manufacturing milk, yogurt, cheese, butter, and related dairy products for consumer retail, HoReCa, and industrial channels domestically and in approximately 30 export countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Aynes industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Dairy Products
- NAICS
- Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Cheese Manufacturing (311513), Animal Food Manufacturing (3111)
- SIC
- Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Infant Formula & Specialized Dairy Nutrition Manufacturing (AFAKAKAJ)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Dairy Spreads, Dips & Cream Cheese Manufacturing (AFAKAKAL), Dairy Ingredients (Whey, Lactose, Milk Powders) Wholesale (AFAIAEAG), TMR/Complete Rations & Pelleted Ruminant Feeds (AFADAAAI)
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Where Aynes is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Denizli
Offices7 records
Markets served
Aynes business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Dairy Product Sales: Sale of milk, yogurt, ayran, cheese, butter, cream, and dairy-based products to consumers through retail channels and to businesses through out-of-home consumption channels.
- Export Revenue: Export of dairy products to approximately 30 countries worldwide, including European Union countries, UK, China, New Zealand, Turkic Republics, Middle East, Africa, Far East, and Balkan countries.
- Animal Feed Sales (Ayyem): Production and sale of animal feed including cattle feed, small ruminant feed, poultry feed, and specialty animal feeds through dealers, cooperatives, and farms.
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Aynes product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Aynes produces and distributes a full portfolio of dairy products including milk, yogurt, ayran, cheese, butter, cream, and kaymak under the Aynes brand, with specialized sub-brands for the HoReCa sector (Aynes Pro), children's dairy (Aynes Kidy), and industrial bulk ingredients. The company also produces animal feed through its Ayyem subsidiary, with an 800 tons/day production capacity, and exports to approximately 30 countries.
Product overview
Aynes is a Turkish dairy company producing a comprehensive portfolio of milk products including Süt (Milk), Yoğurt (Yogurt), Ayran, Peynir (Cheese), Tereyağı-Krema-Kaymak (Butter-Cream-Kaymak), Ev Dışı Tüketim/Aynes Pro (out-of-home professional products), and Endüstriyel (industrial bulk ingredients). The company also operates the Aynes Kidy sub-brand for children's dairy products and the Ayyem animal feed brand. Products are distributed through retail channels, the Aynes Pro professional division serves the HoReCa sector, and the Industrial division supplies bulk dairy ingredients to food manufacturers. The company exports to approximately 30 countries including EU countries, UK, China, and Middle Eastern markets.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Aynes: Main dairy products brand offering milk, yogurt, ayran, cheese, butter, cream, and kaymak.
- Aynes Pro
- Aynes Kidy
- Ayyem
Products and services
- Süt (Milk) Fresh and processed milk products, including plain milk and flavored variants, distributed across Turkish retail and food service channels.
- Yoğurt (Yogurt) Traditional Turkish yogurt produced from high-quality milk, available in various packaging sizes for consumer and institutional markets.
- Ayran Traditional Turkish salted drinking yogurt, a popular dairy beverage sold in retail and food service outlets.
- Peynir (Cheese) White cheese varieties including feta-style cheese, produced from sheep's milk or mixed milk, distributed under the Aynes brand.
- Tereyağı - Krema - Kaymak (Butter - Cream - Kaymak) Dairy fats including butter, cream, and kaymak (clotted cream) produced from natural milk for retail and industrial customers.
- Ev Dışı Tüketim / Aynes Pro (Out-of-Home Consumption) Professional-grade dairy products for hotels, restaurants, and catering businesses, sold under the Aynes Pro sub-brand.
- Endüstriyel (Industrial) Bulk dairy ingredients and semi-processed products supplied to food manufacturing companies for use as raw materials in their production processes.
- Aynes Kidy Children's dairy product line targeting young consumers, with specialized nutrition formulations for kids.
- Ayyem Animal Feed Animal feed brand producing cattle, small ruminant, poultry, and specialty animal feeds. Located in Acıpayam, Denizli, with 800 ton/day production capacity.
Quantifiable outcome
- Ranked 319th in Fortune 500 Türkiye 2024
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Companies that use Aynes
Customer profileSegments3 records
Ideal customer profiles5 records
Aynes technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature1 record
Aynes partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Tarım Kredi HoldingcoreAynes is a subsidiary of Tarım Kredi Holding through Tarım Kredi Süt Ürünleri A.Ş. (Agricultural Credit Dairy Products Inc.), part of the Agricultural Credit Cooperatives organization.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Aynes competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Danone Türkiye: Global dairy and plant-based major operating in Turkey through DanoneTikveşGıda. Competes with Aynes in yogurt and fermented dairy, leveraging global brand recognition and R&D capabilities that Aynes cannot match.
- Tat Gıda: Sabancı Holding subsidiary producing tomato products, dairy, and packaged foods under the Tat brand. Overlaps with Aynes in retail dairy categories and benefits from a broader food portfolio and stronger retail relationships.
- Lactalis Türkiye: Turkish subsidiary of global dairy leader Lactalis (owner of brands such as Président). Direct competitor in cheese, butter, and cream segments where Aynes' butter/kaymak/cheese lines compete for premium positioning.
- Nestlé Türkiye: Global food and beverage major with significant Turkish dairy, infant nutrition, and coffee-creamer operations. Overlaps with Aynes in dairy ingredients, children's nutrition (Nido), and HORECA channels as a broad incumbent.
Direct peers
- Eker Süt Ürünleri: Established Turkish dairy producer with a full product range (milk, yogurt, cheese, ayran) and growing HORECA presence. Mid-sized direct peer comparable to Aynes in scale, category mix, and go-to-market approach.
- Pınar Süt: One of Turkey's largest branded dairy companies under Yaşar Holding, producing milk, yogurt, cheese, and dairy ingredients. Direct competitor across Aynes' core categories with a similar multi-brand strategy and national distribution footprint.
- Ak Gıda (İçim): Major Turkish dairy producer offering milk, yogurt, ayran, cheese, and butter under the İçim brand. Competes head-to-head with Aynes in retail dairy and HORECA channels and operates SEK (privatized Turkish state dairy), making it one of the closest direct peers.
- Yörükoğlu Süt ve Süt Ürünleri: Regional Turkish dairy producer focused on cheese (especially white/brined varieties) and traditional dairy products. Direct peer in the cheese category where Aynes competes with its Peynir line.
- Sütaş: One of Turkey's largest integrated dairy producers (milk, yogurt, cheese, butter, ayran) with a strong farmer-supply network similar to Aynes' Ayyem model. Closest mid-to-large direct peer on vertical integration and category breadth.
Others
- Yıldız Holding: Major Turkish food conglomerate with dairy, biscuits, chocolate, and packaged food businesses (Ülker, Godiva, etc.). Adjacent competitor with broader food portfolio and global distribution that creates indirect pressure on Aynes' shelf space and pricing.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks4 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Aynes social profiles
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Aynes leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Aynes subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries4 records
Aynes funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Aynes M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Aynes
What does Aynes do?
Aynes produces and distributes a full portfolio of dairy products including milk, yogurt, ayran, cheese, butter, cream, and kaymak under the Aynes brand, with specialized sub-brands for the HoReCa sector (Aynes Pro), children's dairy (Aynes Kidy), and industrial bulk ingredients. The company also produces animal feed through its Ayyem subsidiary, with an 800 tons/day production capacity, and exports to approximately 30 countries.
Is Aynes a public or private company?
Aynes is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Aynes founded?
Aynes was founded in 1985. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Aynes based?
Aynes is headquartered in Denizli.
How does Aynes make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Dairy Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are export Revenue and animal Feed Sales (Ayyem).
Who are Aynes's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Danone Türkiye, Tat Gıda, Lactalis Türkiye and Nestlé Türkiye. Direct peers are Eker Süt Ürünleri, Pınar Süt, Ak Gıda (İçim), Yörükoğlu Süt ve Süt Ürünleri and Sütaş. Yıldız Holding is listed as an others.
Does Aynes have an API?
No public API is recorded for Aynes.
What industry is Aynes in?
Aynes's product category is Dairy Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is AFAKAKAJ, Infant Formula & Specialized Dairy Nutrition Manufacturing, with a secondary code of AFAKAKAL, Dairy Spreads, Dips & Cream Cheese Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 3115 and its SIC code is 2020.