Turkish brand Itz Nutz, known for its cashew-based dairy alternatives, has recently secured a significant investment of $535,000 led by the ŞirketOrtağım Angel Investor Network and business leader Mehmet Betil. The brand plans to use the funding to further its research and development, launch new products, and explore export opportunities, as well as expand its presence in the market through partnerships with hotels, restaurants, and chain stores. Itz Nutz also aims to promote plant-based nutrition for children with its Itz Nutz Kidz line and is determined to grow both domestically and internationally.

Founded in 2018 by pediatrician and nutritionist Dr. Ayşenur Yıldırım and her husband Aytaç Yıldırım, Itz Nutz offers a range of healthy and additive-free plant-based alternatives to traditional animal products. Through a combination of traditional and modern food technology, the brand has gained popularity in local chain stores and has even secured partnerships with corporate clients. With this recent investment, Itz Nutz is excited to expand its production capacity, introduce new products, and continue to promote sustainable and healthy plant-based nutrition to a wider audience.