Grosvenor Food & AgTech

Wheatsheaf Group operates in the food and agriculture sectors, focusing on developing and investing in businesses that address the challenges posed by changing global food consumption patterns and increasing population demands. With the world's population projected to reach nearly 10 billion by 2050, global agricultural production must rise by approximately 70% to meet this demand. Wheatsheaf Group recognizes the need for a holistic approach to enhance yields, improve soil and nutrient efficiency, and minimize waste throughout the food production cycle. Employing over 2,500 people across 34 countries, the group leverages innovative technologies to provide sustainable, efficient solutions for producing healthy and nutritious food. Their objectives include delivering lasting commercial and social benefits through rigorous financial discipline and a commitment to making a positive impact on society, particularly in addressing the critical challenge of food provision in a way that promotes health and well-being while respecting natural resources.

Sylvio Petto Neto

Managing Director - Portfolio North America

Past deals in Fruits and Vegetables

The Jackfruit Company

Series B in 2024
The Jackfruit Company, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, specializes in the production and distribution of jackfruit-based snacks and frozen meals. Its product range includes various flavors and preparations, such as smoked pulled jackfruit, enchilada jackfruit bowls, teriyaki jackfruit bowls, and lightly seasoned jackfruit. The company aims to create a positive impact on farmers' livelihoods and health by building international supply chains for underutilized super fruits like jackfruit. In addition to its core offerings, The Jackfruit Company provides natural spice products to promote healthy eating options. Through its commitment to sustainability and well-being, the company seeks to enhance both the lives of consumers and the agricultural communities it partners with.

Meati

Series C in 2024
Meati Foods is a Boulder, Colorado-based company specializing in the production and sale of fungi-based meat alternatives. Founded in 2016, the company aims to provide sustainable and nutritious plant-based options that serve as an alternative to traditional meat products. Meati Foods utilizes a proprietary fermentation process to create minimally processed steaks made from natural ingredients, ensuring its offerings are free from common allergens. The company markets its products online, making them accessible to a wide audience seeking vegan food choices that are both healthy and environmentally friendly.

Meati

Series C in 2022
Meati Foods is a Boulder, Colorado-based company specializing in the production and sale of fungi-based meat alternatives. Founded in 2016, the company aims to provide sustainable and nutritious plant-based options that serve as an alternative to traditional meat products. Meati Foods utilizes a proprietary fermentation process to create minimally processed steaks made from natural ingredients, ensuring its offerings are free from common allergens. The company markets its products online, making them accessible to a wide audience seeking vegan food choices that are both healthy and environmentally friendly.

jack & annie's

Series B in 2021
Jack and Annie's is a vegan frozen food company that produces plant-based meat. It creates crave-able and satisfying foods with jackfruit as the primary ingredient. They offer a variety of food including nuggets, tenders, and more.

Farmdrop

Series C in 2020
Farmdrop is a UK-based online retailer specialising in the delivery of locally sourced, organic groceries and ethical home essentials. Founded in 2012, the company operates a web store where customers can order a range of products, including fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, dairy, bakery items, and drinks. Farmdrop sources these products directly from a network of farmers, growers, fishers, and food makers, eliminating the need for middlemen and enabling it to offer fresher, more sustainable produce at competitive prices. The company's mission is to support a more sustainable food system by connecting producers directly with their local community.

Farmdrop

Debt Financing in 2015
Farmdrop is a UK-based online retailer specialising in the delivery of locally sourced, organic groceries and ethical home essentials. Founded in 2012, the company operates a web store where customers can order a range of products, including fruits and vegetables, meat, fish, dairy, bakery items, and drinks. Farmdrop sources these products directly from a network of farmers, growers, fishers, and food makers, eliminating the need for middlemen and enabling it to offer fresher, more sustainable produce at competitive prices. The company's mission is to support a more sustainable food system by connecting producers directly with their local community.
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