Atlantyca Entertainment has acquired the European distribution rights to the animated television series "Nutri Ventures," a children’s entertainment brand dedicated to promoting healthy eating for children.

“Nutri Ventures” follows the adventures of main characters Theo, Lena, Ben, Little Nina, and furry friend Guga on their quest to find real food, having only known and eaten Genex 100, a synthetic food developed by the evil Alex Grand. The series is accompanied by a "Nutri Ventures" virtual world, which features a variety of activities for kids and educational tools for parents and educators.

Since its initial launch in 2012, the series has been sold in more than 32 countries including Disney Channel (Spain), RTP (Portugal), Megamax (Eastern Europe), TV3 (Thailand) and Okto (Singapore) and Nutri Ventures is currently available in the U.S. on the Hulu Plus streaming platform, Netflix (also Brazil), Hulo, ION TV and Playkids.

“This is a series that boasts stories that capture the interest of children everywhere featuring positive heroes with a wealth of educational values wrapped in nutritional content,” says Pedro Citaristi, distribution manager, Atlantyca Entertainment. “‘Nutri Ventures’ in not just a series but a complete children’s entertainment brand supported by a diversity of digital content including apps, music and gaming for children in addition to a dedicated international licensing and merchandising program.  We are so excited to be working with the complete 'Nutri Ventures' executive team to bring this series to additional young audiences.”

Atlantyca will begin selling the series at this year’s MIPCOM.