Agritech Worldwide, Inc. announced that it has received $2.29 million in funding

Agritech Worldwide, Inc., formerly Z Trim Holdings, Inc., is an agricultural technology company. The Company owns existing, and seeks to develop new, products and processes that convert generally available agricultural by-products into multi-functional all-natural ingredients that can be used in food manufacturing and other industries. Its products cater to food and nutritional beverage industry, including fat-free, low-fat, reduced-fat and full-fat, across meats, baked goods, dairy and non-dairy products, snacks, beverages, dressings, sauces and dips. Its industrial products division focuses on the manufacture, marketing and sales of products designed specifically for industrial applications, including oil drilling fluids, petroleum coke, charcoal briquettes, hydraulic fracturing, and paper and wood adhesives. Its product portfolio of multifunctional food ingredients includes Corn Z Trim (both genetically modified organism (GMO) and non-GMO) and Oat Z-Trim.