Our companies

We invest in and partner with ambitious and like-minded companies throughout the world to re-think and re-shape how food is grown, produced, distributed and consumed.

Bringing together exceptional industry and investment expertise with a progressive programme of industry research and analysis and enhanced through the competitive advantage of cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence, we aim to provide our companies with active and valuable engagement to support their growth and development.

Discover how we are working together with our companies to bring innovative and sustainable solutions to food and agriculture by clicking on the case studies below.

Can indoor farming deliver food that tastes better, is more environmentally friendly and healthier for consumers?

Our ‘on the farm’ software solutions increase efficiency, productivity and traceability, saving producers time and money, giving consumers confidence in food produce.

We’re boosting the biological performance of fish and shrimp to drive productivity, profitability and sustainability in food production.

Can AI accurately predict plant breeding outcomes to develop healthier, more nutritious and better tasting foods that are more sustainable?

Animal-free protein ingredients, popular within the food industry, using less water, land and energy

Can digital technology transform global food supply chains, reducing waste, increasing transparency and enabling more access to fresh, healthy food?

Can recipe boxes delivered to your door help UK households cook high-quality, fresh foods, while reducing waste?

We’re harnessing nutrient rich mushroom root, which is naturally high in protein and fibre, to produce a sustainable, whole-cut, alternative to meat.

Can we identify the specific protein segments that allow our bodies to better respond to certain needs, such as muscle or tissue repair, or addressing stresses that result from ageing or inflammation, and deliver them as functional food?

We can recover phosphorus, a finite global resource, from wastewater treatment sites to produce plant activated fertilisers which improve yields and reduce pollution.

How can a dedicated agricultural bank better support British farmers to become more productive and sustainable?

Can salt and water be turned into a powerful disinfectant that removes the need for hazardous chemicals?

How can you understand billions of datapoints to fight complex diseases and develop personalised medicine, nutrition and health and wellness solutions?

We’re putting sustainably grown, organic, speciality mushrooms - delivered to customers within a day of being harvested - on the menu…

Can recyclable plant-based alternatives avoid the need for plastic packaging in fresh food delivery?

Can a “miracle fruit” provide a sustainable and nutritious alternative to meat while reducing waste and lifting farmers out of poverty?

We believe sequencing the DNA of our humble soils holds the key to producing more nutritious foods, improving yields for growers and conserving natural resources.

Imagine if you could reproduce the best of beef and dairy cattle to improve yields and benefit the environment, in harmony.

We can produce natural crop protection solutions which do not affect bees or other beneficial insects and improves safety for farmers and growers