Sector

Sustainable Food Systems

Why it matters

Developing sustainable food systems is essential to feed a growing population without accelerating climate change or depleting natural resources.

We invest in companies operating within sustainable food systems, supporting equitable access to healthy food while advancing sustainable production – especially empowering smallholder farmers.

Our impact priorities
  • Access to healthy food products
  • Food waste management
  • Smallholder inclusion
  • Biodiversity and sequestration

Our focus areas

Climate farming

Investing in climate-smart farming increases yields and nutritious food, reduces climate footprint, and supports adaptation.

Storage and distribution

Investments in waste management systems reduce pressure on land resources and GHG emissions.

Processing

Investing in local value-added production keeps raw materials in-country, boosting income and economic benefits.

Forest and land

Investing in sustainable forestry protects forests, restores modified habitats, and establishes conservation areas, enhancing biodiversity.

Impact in numbers

1.4

million smallholder farmers supported

20,686

direct jobs supported

35%

female employees

25%

young employees under the age of 25

Case

Verdant Orchards

Verdant Orchards expands agribusiness in Mozambique, Zambia and South Africa, scaling high-value orchards and creating jobs while promoting sustainable agriculture.

SDGS

Zero Hunger Economic Growth Climate Action
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Case

Imperium Holding

Imperium Holding drives economic growth in Morocco, doubling capacity of their core products and advancing employment opportunities for women.

SDGS

Gender Equality Economic Growth
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Get in touch

Managing Director and Co-head of Sustainable Food Systems

Otto Vinther Christensen

+45 33 63 75 04