Aynes

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.

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

1,001–5,000 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

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)

Keywords

• Dairy products
• Milk processing
• Cheese production
• Yogurt manufacturing
• Animal feed

Headquarters

HQ city

Denizli

Offices7 records

Markets served

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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

Core 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
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Tarım Kredi HoldingcoreOthersAynes 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

Broad 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

• Xx.com/aynesgida
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/aynesgida
• Facebookfacebook.com/aynesgida
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/aynesgida
• Instagraminstagram.com/aynesgida

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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