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FoodVentures
SUSTAINABLY FEEDING GLOBAL CITIES
FoodVentures
SUSTAINABLY FEEDING GLOBAL CITIES
We Are
YOUR GLOBAL GREENHOUSE
OPERATOR
OPERATOR
WHO WE ARE
We firmly believe to have proven solutions to sustainably produce fresh & tasty food. The key to meeting the growing demand for food lies not only in increasing production, but also in minimising our environmental impact.
By embracing nature and innovation, we advocate for a shift towards plant-based diets and the global adoption of modern farming (CEA) practices, near large cities where the consumers need it most.
The CEA industry has transformed in the Netherlands over the past 100 years, which is something to be very proud of, but also something to bring to the rest of the world. It is our mission to lead the way in this transformative journey, rooted from the Netherlands to the world.
By embracing nature and innovation, we advocate for a shift towards plant-based diets and the global adoption of modern farming (CEA) practices, near large cities where the consumers need it most.
The CEA industry has transformed in the Netherlands over the past 100 years, which is something to be very proud of, but also something to bring to the rest of the world. It is our mission to lead the way in this transformative journey, rooted from the Netherlands to the world.
Why Us?
Pioneer Spirit: We excel in initiating and operating new greenhouse locations in frontier markets, setting new standards for sustainable modern farming.
Global Expertise: With our roots and FVEC (FV Expertise Centre) in The Netherlands, the undisputed powerhouse of high-tech greenhouses, we are the forefront of tomorrow's farming practices.
Empowering Local Farmers: Our experienced and dedicated team of FoodVentures Expat Growers are deployed on-site, ensuring hands-on expertise and a professional start for the local team.
Pioneer Spirit: We excel in initiating and operating new greenhouse locations in frontier markets, setting new standards for sustainable modern farming.
Global Expertise: With our roots and FVEC (FV Expertise Centre) in The Netherlands, the undisputed powerhouse of high-tech greenhouses, we are the forefront of tomorrow's farming practices.
Empowering Local Farmers: Our experienced and dedicated team of FoodVentures Expat Growers are deployed on-site, ensuring hands-on expertise and a professional start for the local team.
We developed the Best-in-Class Procedures: Leveraging our in-house developed start-up and operating procedures, we ensure optimal productivity and yield, while minimizing waste of time and resources.
We embrace the local for local concept. We develop and operate our greenhouses close to consumers to reduce the food mile. The vegetables we produce can be from farm to fork within 24 hours. That allows us to be more fresh, more nutritious and healthier than existing imports.
We are empowering local farmers. By education and support we aim that the local staff can run the greenhouse themselves within 18 months. With our unique tools, our FoodVentures EC provides 24/7 control and coaching, empowering local growers with valuable insights for constant improvement.
We take full responsibility for the operational activities and for the financial result of our greenhouses, generating stable returns for asset-owners.
HOW WE MAKE IT HAPPEN
We are tomorrow's Dutch farmers. Our high-tech greenhouses around the globe are profitable because we work with the best growers and support them.
Our high-tech greenhouses around the globe are profitable because we work with the best growers and support them.
Leveraging our in-house developed start-up and operating procedures, we ensure optimal productivity and yield, while minimizing waste of time and resources.
We develop and operate our greenhouses close to consumers to reduce the food mile. The vegetables we produce can be from farm to fork within 24 hours. That allows us to be more fresh, more nutritious and healthier than existing imports.
By education and support we aim that the local staff can run the greenhouse themselves within 18 months. With our unique tools, our FoodVentures EC provides 24/7 control and coaching, empowering local growers with valuable insights for constant improvement.
We take full responsibility for the operational activities and for the financial result of our greenhouses, generating stable returns for asset-owners.
WHAT WE DO
FOODVENTURES INVOLVEMENT
FoodVentures manages the entire value chain from seed to supermarket.
FOODVENTURES DEVELOPMENT
3rd PARTY ASSET OWNERSHIP
FOODVENTURES OPERATIONS
PREPARING AND CONSTRUCTION FOR FUTURE SUCCESS
In the development phase, we lay the foundation for future operations. From feasibility study to conceptual design and tendering, we actively participate to ensure the greenhouse aligns with our vision.
We stay involved during detailed design and construction, ensuring that our conceptual ideas transform into a fit-for-purpose, well-built greenhouse.
In the development phase, we lay the foundation for future operations. From feasibility study to conceptual design and tendering, we actively participate to ensure the greenhouse aligns with our vision.
We stay involved during detailed design and construction, ensuring that our conceptual ideas transform into a fit-for-purpose, well-built greenhouse.
STARTING-UP GREENHOUSES SMOOTHLY
Starting up new greenhouses demands unique expertise, especially in frontier countries. Challenges like technical implementations without local support and building an unskilled labor pool from scratch require meticulous planning.
With over 150ha of experience in world's wildest markets, FoodVentures grew out to the specialist in launching new greenhouses globally.
Starting up new greenhouses demands unique expertise, especially in frontier countries. Challenges like technical implementations without local support and building an unskilled labor pool from scratch require meticulous planning.
With over 150ha of experience in world's wildest markets, FoodVentures grew out to the specialist in launching new greenhouses globally.
EFFICIENTLY MANAGING OPERATIONS
FoodVentures is fully accountable for greenhouse operations. From procurement to staffing, growing, and packing, we ensure a financially sound and productive operation.
FoodVentures is fully accountable for greenhouse operations. From procurement to staffing, growing, and packing, we ensure a financially sound and productive operation.
MAXIMIZING RETURNS BY MARKETING, SALES & DISTRIBUTION
With our expertise, we can take full responsibility for sales and marketing, ensuring the overall proposition's success and delivering an attractive return on asset value for the owner.
With our expertise, we can take full responsibility for sales and marketing, ensuring the overall proposition's success and delivering an attractive return on asset value for the owner.
FROM SEED TO MARKET
PREPARING AND CONSTRUCTION FOR FUTURE SUCCESS
In the development phase, we lay the foundation for future operations. From feasibility study to conceptual design and tendering, we actively participate to ensure the greenhouse aligns with our vision.
We stay involved during detailed design and construction, ensuring that our conceptual ideas transform into a fit-for-purpose, well-built greenhouse.
In the development phase, we lay the foundation for future operations. From feasibility study to conceptual design and tendering, we actively participate to ensure the greenhouse aligns with our vision.
We stay involved during detailed design and construction, ensuring that our conceptual ideas transform into a fit-for-purpose, well-built greenhouse.
STARTING-UP GREENHOUSES SMOOTHLY
Starting up new greenhouses demands unique expertise, especially in frontier countries. Challenges like technical implementations without local support and building an unskilled labor pool from scratch require meticulous planning.
With over 150ha of experience in world's wildest markets, FoodVentures grew out to the specialist in launching new greenhouses globally.
Starting up new greenhouses demands unique expertise, especially in frontier countries. Challenges like technical implementations without local support and building an unskilled labor pool from scratch require meticulous planning.
With over 150ha of experience in world's wildest markets, FoodVentures grew out to the specialist in launching new greenhouses globally.
EFFICIENTLY MANAGING OPERATIONS
FoodVentures is fully accountable for greenhouse operations. From procurement to staffing, growing, and packing, we ensure a financially sound and productive operation.
FoodVentures is fully accountable for greenhouse operations. From procurement to staffing, growing, and packing, we ensure a financially sound and productive operation.
MAXIMIZING RETURNS BY MARKETING, SALES & DISTRIBUTION
With our expertise, we can take full responsibility for sales and marketing, ensuring the overall proposition's success and delivering an attractive return on asset value for the owner.
With our expertise, we can take full responsibility for sales and marketing, ensuring the overall proposition's success and delivering an attractive return on asset value for the owner.
TECHNOLOGY
THE QUALITY OF OUR PRODUCTS SETS NEW LOCAL BENCHMARKS
TECHNOLOGY
Our Approach
Proven, state-of-the-art FoodVentures technologies and methods that are in-house-developed in close cooperation with the Dutch greenhouse ecosystem) in which we are deeply connected.
Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)
Advanced climate control. Grow lights (incl. LED) to enable year-round production. Various heating-, cooling - and electricity sources, always seeking the lowest environmental footprint: geothermal, biomass, waste-gas in combination with Combined Heat & Power generators. Active and passive cooling to grow locally in warmer environments
Growing Process
Hydroponic cultivation without soil, plants growing on substrate or floating on water.
Precision irrigation, minimizing the use of water and fertilizer.
Natural pollination using hard-working bumble bees.
Precision irrigation, minimizing the use of water and fertilizer.
Natural pollination using hard-working bumble bees.
Food Safety
Biological pest-control, fighting harmful bugs with friendly ones.
No pesticide residue. Global GAP food safety certification.
No pesticide residue. Global GAP food safety certification.
- Our ApproachProven, state-of-the-art FoodVentures technologies and methods that are in-house-developed in close cooperation with the Dutch greenhouse ecosystem in which we are deeply connected.
- Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA)Advanced climate control. Grow lights (incl. LED) to enable year-round production. Various heating-, cooling - and electricity sources, always seeking the lowest environmental footprint: geothermal, biomass, waste-gas in combination with Combined Heat & Power generators. Active and passive cooling to grow locally in warmer environments.
- GrowingHydroponic cultivation without soil, plants growing on substrate or floating on water.
Precision irrigation, minimizing the use of water and fertilizer.
Natural pollination using hard-working bumble bees. - Food SafetyBiological pest-control, fighting harmful bugs with friendly ones.
No pesticide residue. Global GAP food safety certification.
Current Operations
PROVEN SUCCESS IN FRONTIER MARKETS MADE US AMBITIOUS TO GROW
China
From Farm To Fridge
FoodVentures leads the way in a national cooperation partnership, cultivating high-quality vegetables for premium markets, and showcasing the power of our VitaBite brand delivering D2C from Farm to Fridge during Shanghai's 2 month severe lockdown.
This first project has been the steppingstone for new clients to support in their start-up andoperations. The Sino-Dutch team is currently serving over 50 hectares of high-tech greenhouses in China.
FoodVentures leads the way in a national cooperation partnership, cultivating high-quality vegetables for premium markets, and showcasing the power of our VitaBite brand delivering D2C from Farm to Fridge during Shanghai's 2 month severe lockdown.
This first project has been the steppingstone for new clients to support in their start-up andoperations. The Sino-Dutch team is currently serving over 50 hectares of high-tech greenhouses in China.
Sweden
From Packaging Cartons To Food
Regenergy Frövi is being developed by the Swedish company WA3RM, next to a paper and carton production facility in Frövi/Rockhammar in the middle of Sweden. The large and recently updated facility is a world-leading manufacturer of packaging carton and liquid carton. The Regenergy facility will cover 21 hectare – equivalent to more than 40 football fields – capable of producing food in a circular and highly controlled manner all year round.
Facts
Regenergy Frövi is being developed by the Swedish company WA3RM, next to a paper and carton production facility in Frövi/Rockhammar in the middle of Sweden. The large and recently updated facility is a world-leading manufacturer of packaging carton and liquid carton. The Regenergy facility will cover 21 hectare – equivalent to more than 40 football fields – capable of producing food in a circular and highly controlled manner all year round.
Facts
- The operation in Frövi will be run by the FoodVentures Scandic team.
- Collaboration partners include: WA3RM, Lindesberg municipality, Linde Energi and Region Örebro.
- Tomato production planned to start in April 2024.
Kazakhstan
Flare Gas To Fuel Growth
Our 10ha Aqtobe greenhouse, co-owned and operated, thrives on a negative CO2 footprint, proving its cost-efficiency with a positive EBITDA from the very first season.
The ROIC of current operations is double digit and will reach our 16% target soon.
The current plot is being prepared for a 14ha expansion, for which the fundamentals have been laid at the start. Considerable economies of scale will be achieved when the extension is realized, further pushing the ROIC upwards.
Our 10ha Aqtobe greenhouse, co-owned and operated, thrives on a negative CO2 footprint, proving its cost-efficiency with a positive EBITDA from the very first season.
The ROIC of current operations is double digit and will reach our 16% target soon.
The current plot is being prepared for a 14ha expansion, for which the fundamentals have been laid at the start. Considerable economies of scale will be achieved when the extension is realized, further pushing the ROIC upwards.
Ukraine
Resilience In Challenging Times
Despite obvious challenges, our hydroponic lettuce greenhouse near Lviv runs at a positive EBITDA, underscoring the importance of a resilient food system.
We are the proud owners of this first hydroponic lettuce greenhouse in Ukraine. Poweredwith artificial lighting securing year-round production and replacing imports.
Despite obvious challenges, our hydroponic lettuce greenhouse near Lviv runs at a positive EBITDA, underscoring the importance of a resilient food system.
We are the proud owners of this first hydroponic lettuce greenhouse in Ukraine. Poweredwith artificial lighting securing year-round production and replacing imports.
The USA
Finance to food
Recent years large scale US investors have committed their capital to support the change to greener and more sustainable food production. The awareness has grown that capital alone is not enough. FoodVentures teams up with investors to provide horticultural expertise and boots on the ground. It teams up with investors, offering them the operators to run the facilities. Growers with a deep understanding of the economics of greenhouses
Recent years large scale US investors have committed their capital to support the change to greener and more sustainable food production. The awareness has grown that capital alone is not enough. FoodVentures teams up with investors to provide horticultural expertise and boots on the ground. It teams up with investors, offering them the operators to run the facilities. Growers with a deep understanding of the economics of greenhouses
Despite obvious challenges, our hydroponic lettuce greenhouse near Lviv runs at a positive EBITDA, underscoring the importance of a resilient food system.
We are the proud owners of this first hydroponic lettuce greenhouse in Ukraine. Poweredwith artificial lighting securing year-round production and replacing imports.
We are the proud owners of this first hydroponic lettuce greenhouse in Ukraine. Poweredwith artificial lighting securing year-round production and replacing imports.
Our 10ha Aqtobe greenhouse, co-owned and operated, thrives on a negative CO2 footprint, proving its cost-efficiency with a positive EBITDA from the very first season.
The ROIC of current operations is double digit and will reach our 16% target soon.
The current plot is being prepared for a 14ha expansion, for which the fundamentals have been laid at the start. Considerable economies of scale will be achieved when the extension is realized, further pushing the ROIC upwards.
The ROIC of current operations is double digit and will reach our 16% target soon.
The current plot is being prepared for a 14ha expansion, for which the fundamentals have been laid at the start. Considerable economies of scale will be achieved when the extension is realized, further pushing the ROIC upwards.
FoodVentures leads the way in a national cooperation partnership, cultivating high-quality vegetables for premium markets, and showcasing the power of our VitaBite brand.
This first project has been the steppingstone for new clients to support in their start-up andoperations. The Sino-Dutch team is currently serving over 50 hectares of high-tech greenhouses in China.
This first project has been the steppingstone for new clients to support in their start-up andoperations. The Sino-Dutch team is currently serving over 50 hectares of high-tech greenhouses in China.
FOR INVESTORS
WE TEAM UP WITH INVESTORS TO SUPPORT ACCELERATED GROWTH
FOR INVESTORS
FOODVENTURES PROVIDES INVESTORS WITH:
ACCESS TO THE BOOMING MARKET OF HIGH-QUALITY FRESH FOOD SUPPLY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
OUR UNIQUE HORTICULTURE GREENHOUSE OPERATOR PROPOSITION
PROVEN SUCCESS AND AN EXPERIENCED TEAM
A SCALABLE BUSINESS MODEL WITH A SOUND ROADMAP FOR GROWTH
ATTRACTIVE FINANCIAL RETURNS
ACCESS TO THE BOOMING MARKET OF HIGH-QUALITY FRESH FOOD SUPPLY IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
OUR UNIQUE HORTICULTURE GREENHOUSE OPERATOR PROPOSITION
PROVEN SUCCESS AND AN EXPERIENCED TEAM
A SCALABLE BUSINESS MODEL WITH A SOUND ROADMAP FOR GROWTH
ATTRACTIVE FINANCIAL RETURNS
FOR INVESTORS
When developed right, a high-tech greenhouse should realize an unleveraged ROIC of 9%-15%.
We offer a comprehensive solution to investors who want to develop large-scale vegetable greenhouses. FoodVentures takes full responsibility of development, construction and operations, including sales & marketing when required. Therewith, we offer our investors a healthy, stable return on its assets.
Now we have proven to deliver we are ambitious to grow. With our blueprint for successful greenhouse operations, we aim to be involved early in the process, from initiation to exit.
Some investors that we are growing with:
•EQ Capital
•Wagram
•Prominent
We offer a comprehensive solution to investors who want to develop large-scale vegetable greenhouses. FoodVentures takes full responsibility of development, construction and operations, including sales & marketing when required. Therewith, we offer our investors a healthy, stable return on its assets.
Now we have proven to deliver we are ambitious to grow. With our blueprint for successful greenhouse operations, we aim to be involved early in the process, from initiation to exit.
Some investors that we are growing with:
•EQ Capital
•Wagram
•Prominent
PARTNERS WE GROW WITH
SUSTAINABILITY
WE BELIEVE IN A MORE SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM
We care about the planet, our customers and people
We produce food to the highest food safety standards, with consistent quality, every day of every year.
We use resource - and energy efficient systems
✔ Highest Dutch operating standards
✔ LED lighting
✔ Soilless technology
✔ Minimal use of water and fertiliser
✔ Biological protection
✔ Global GAP
✔ Pesticide residue free
✔ Highest Dutch operating standards
✔ LED lighting
✔ Soilless technology
✔ Minimal use of water and fertiliser
✔ Biological protection
✔ Global GAP
✔ Pesticide residue free
At FoodVentures, we value people first. We provide:
✔ New jobs for locals
✔ Staff development
✔ Stable salary, also when
there is no production
✔ Gender equal opportunity
✔ New jobs for locals
✔ Staff development
✔ Stable salary, also when
there is no production
✔ Gender equal opportunity
- We care about the planet, our customers and peopleWe produce food to the highest food safety standards, with consistent quality, every day of every year.
- We use resource - and energy efficient systems✔ Highest Dutch operating standards
✔ LED lighting
✔ Soilless technology
✔ Minimal use of water and fertiliser
✔ Biological protection
✔ Global GAP
✔ Pesticide residue free - At FoodVentures, we value people first. We provide:✔ New jobs for locals
✔ Staff development
✔ Stable salary, also when there is no production
✔ Gender equal opportunity
NEWS
JOIN US
We are continuously looking for hands on ambitious growers with a global mindset
CONNECT WITH US
- Dirk Aleven
FounderConnect to join the movementDirk founded the company, and pioneered development and operations of greenhouses the FoodVentures-way. He has assessed, worked on and managed numerous projects specifically in the CIS-countries, the Middle-East and the US. He chairs the management Board. Dirk holds a MSc in Technology Management from the University of Groningen. - Mikel Honders
Heading CultivationConnect to join the global growers familyMikel started with for FoodVentures as Project Manager in 2012 and has since then develop to his current role of Chief Operating Officer. During his decade of employment with FoodVentures, Mikel has worked in our operations Belgorod and Sosnogorsk in Russia, Aqtobe in Kazakhstan, Shanghai in PRC and Hawaii in the US. Mikel holds a BSc in Business Administration & Agribusiness from HAS Den Bosch University of Applied Sciences. - Thierry Girardot
FinanceConnect to develop togetherThierry is an early and active investor in the company and holds the role of CFO in which he has financially assessed many existing and new greenhouse operations. Previously he worked as strategy consultant at Booz Allen & Hamilton and in the area of Private Equity and others. Thierry holds a MSc in Chemical Engineering from the University of Groningen and an MBA from INSEAD in Fontainebleau.
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Visit us: World Horti Center.
Europa 1, 2672 ZX, Naaldwijk, The Netherlands
Visit us: World Horti Center.
Europa 1, 2672 ZX, Naaldwijk, The Netherlands
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