Rabobank Group

Rabobank Group, established in 1898 and headquartered in Utrecht, Netherlands, is a commercial bank that operates globally with a strong emphasis on the food, beverage, and agribusiness sectors. The bank provides a comprehensive range of services, including retail and wholesale banking, asset management, leasing, and real estate services. It specializes in farm financing, corporate banking, mergers and acquisitions, trade finance, and financial advisory services. With a focus on customer needs, Rabobank leverages its extensive network of industry specialists and researchers to deliver tailored solutions. The bank is recognized for its solid financial foundation, supported by a AAA credit rating, which allows it to offer various financing options, including long and short-term loans, overdrafts, and credit facilities. Operating in 46 countries, Rabobank is committed to fostering knowledge-driven relationships and providing innovative services to its clients in the agribusiness sector.

Claus Hertel

Head of finance, Finance and Managing Director

Richard O'Gorman

Director of Rabo F&A Innovation Fund

Pieter Plantinga

Director of Project Finance

Eijbert Reijerse

Director of Private Banking

Eerke Hoven

Director of Large Business East Brabant

Past deals in Food Processing

Fruitist

Debt Financing in 2024
AgroVision is a producer, packer, and shipper of fruits and vegetables, operating farms primarily in Peru to serve global markets. The company specializes in cultivating a variety of crops, including blueberries, table grapes, asparagus, and avocados. By working closely with local communities, AgroVision ensures a consistent supply of fresh produce throughout the year, meeting the demands of its clients worldwide.

SYNLAIT

Post in 2024
Synlait Milk Limited is a dairy processing company headquartered in Rakaia, New Zealand, specializing in the manufacture and sale of a wide range of dairy products. It operates primarily in the international markets, including China, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. The company produces liquid milk, milk powders, cheese, butter, ice cream, and nutritional products, including infant and adult nutritional powders. Synlait is known for its focus on infant nutrition, which has become a significant aspect of its business. Key products include whole and skim milk powders, anhydrous milk fat, and specialized nutritional ingredients such as lactoferrin. The company's operations benefit from New Zealand's unique dairy farming environment and a differentiated milk supply. Synlait's strategic acquisitions, including two cheese companies, have also enhanced its product offerings in the cheese segment.

Scandi Standard

Post in 2024
Scandi Standard is a leading food company specializing in the production and supply of chicken and chicken-based products across the Nordic region and Ireland. Established in 2013, the company consolidated the largest poultry operations in the region, creating a market leader in the sector. Scandi Standard markets its products under several brand names, including Kronfågel, Danpo, Den Stolte Hane, Naapurin Maalaiskana, and Manor Farm. With operations in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Ireland, the company primarily generates its revenue from the Ready to Cook segment, with a significant portion coming from its home market of Sweden. Scandi Standard employs nearly 1,700 individuals and has an annual turnover of approximately SEK 5.2 billion, focusing on delivering high-quality chicken products to both domestic and export markets.

Trans-Oil Group Of Companies

Debt Financing in 2024
Trans-Oil Group of Companies is a prominent player in the agricultural sector, primarily engaged in the production and processing of vegetable oil, particularly high-quality sunflower oil. The company specializes in oilseeds crushing and operates facilities for grain storage and handling. In addition to its production capabilities, Trans-Oil is involved in commodities trading and logistics, ensuring efficient distribution and supply chain management. With a strong presence in Moldova, the company has established itself as a leader in the market, focusing on quality and sustainability in its operations.

Gruma

Post in 2022
Gruma SAB de CV is a prominent international food production company based in Mexico, recognized as the global leader in corn and flour tortilla manufacturing. The company's extensive product portfolio includes a variety of items such as wheat flour, flatbreads, naan, pita bread, wraps, chapatti, and pizza bases. In addition to these core offerings, Gruma also produces snacks, pasta, rice, condiments, and palm hearts. With operations spanning the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Oceania, Gruma reaches consumers in over 100 countries worldwide. The company markets its products under well-known brands such as Maseca, Robin Hood, Mission, Guerrero, Tortiricas, and Tosty, solidifying its position in the global food industry.

Sucro

Debt Financing in 2022
Sucro Ltd is a growth-oriented sugar company primarily focused on the North American market while also operating throughout the Americas. The company produces and distributes a variety of sugar products, including white sugar and jaggery, catering to both individual consumers and industrial clients. Sucro operates an integrated sugar supply business, which encompasses the entire supply chain, allowing for efficient sourcing, merchandising, and logistics management. Its operations are divided into two main segments: Trade and Services. The Trade segment emphasizes profit generation through strategic sourcing and logistics management, while the Services segment offers asset-based solutions, including tolling, refining, processing, handling, packaging, and storage. By providing comprehensive supply chain management and physical processing facilities, Sucro enables its clients to select the products and services that best meet their needs.

Lineage Logistics

Private Equity Round in 2022
Lineage Logistics is a leader in temperature-controlled supply chain and logistics, specializing in innovative, end-to-end solutions that enhance food safety and distribution efficiency. The company offers a wide range of services, including cold storage warehousing, automated warehousing, port-centric warehousing, sustainable warehousing, freight forwarding, drayage, and customs brokerage. By leveraging advanced technology and a comprehensive real estate network, Lineage aims to minimize supply chain waste and reduce environmental impact, thereby helping clients—from large corporations to smaller family-owned businesses—maintain the integrity of their temperature-sensitive products. Recognized for its innovative approach, Lineage has been acknowledged as a top data science company and has received accolades for its contributions to the logistics industry.

COFCO

Post in 2019
COFCO is a leading supplier of agricultural products and services based in Beijing, China. The company operates across various sectors within the agricultural and food industry, focusing on the trade, processing, and distribution of commodities such as grain, edible oils, sugar, and cotton. COFCO plays a crucial role in connecting domestic markets with international suppliers, serving as a key channel for the import and export of bulk agricultural products like wheat, corn, rice, and sugar. The company is committed to utilizing renewable natural resources to provide healthy and nutritious food while enhancing living standards and social prosperity. In addition to its core activities, COFCO is involved in various sectors, including real estate, hospitality, non-grain bio-energy, packaging, and finance, thereby diversifying its business portfolio and contributing to economic growth.

Protix

Venture Round in 2017
Protix is an industrial-scale producer of high-quality insect proteins and lipids, aimed at providing sustainable alternatives for animal feed. The company focuses on cultivating insect proteins using a variety of food scraps, including those from meat, fish, and dairy products. By doing so, Protix supports the transition to a more balanced food system that aligns with ecological principles. Its products not only offer low-impact protein solutions but also deliver essential lipids and micro-nutrients, contributing to a more sustainable and organic food supply chain.

Foodtrader.com

Series A in 1999
Foodtrader.com is online business-to-business marketplace and provider of eProcurement solutions for the food and agriculture industry. The portal offers the global food industry a comprehensive menu of services including a marketplace exchange, value deals (excess inventory clearance), storefronts (online branding through transactional Web pages), reverse auctions for request for quotes , and core logistical services including trade finance, insurance, transportation and inspection.
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