Leading plant-based proteins provider
Nutris at a glance
Nutris is a manufacturer of high-quality plant-based ingredients extracted from fava beans, yellow peas and potatoes which are sourced from local farmers and processed via a patented technology.
The company is headquartered in Zagreb, Croatia and the production facility located in Novi Senkovac, just a two-hour drive away from Zagreb. The Nutris’ products, which include high-quality protein isolates, starch, and fiber, are exported to markets in the EU, North America and Asia.
Together with the R&D unit Bioptimate located in Copenhagen, Denmark, Nutris forms an investment platform within plant-based proteins. The strategic intent is to further expand the platform, through both organic and acquisitive growth.
- Year acquired
- 2024
- Sector
- Plant-based food production
- Location
- Croatia and Denmark
- Employees
- 70
- Website
- https://nutris.hr/
- Investment themes
- Resource Efficiency
- Contact
- jacob.frandsen@summaequity.com
What are the challenges Nutris addresses
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26%
of GHG emissions stem from the global food system
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60%
more food is needed by 2050 to feed the world
How does Nutris help?
Reality today:
The global food system is living on the legacy system which has been put in place after World War II. While having been relevant during that time, it has turned into a “wicked problem” that needs to be solved, incl. food insecurity, high costs, unhealthy diets, food waste, natural capital degradation and massive GHG emissions.
Nutris approach:
Aspirational future:
Nutris’ vision is to transform the food industry by providing sustainable, plant based protein solutions to meet the growing global demand for healthy and sustainable food thereby significantly contributing to reducing global carbon emissions.
Who is impacted?
The transition to plant-based proteins benefits consumers through healthier and more ethical food options, farmers with higher revenue opportunities, local communities with reduced pollution, and the environment by preserving biodiversity and reducing emissions.
What are the impact considerations?
Additionality:
Fava beans have the lowest CO2 footprint of all plant-based proteins (e.g., >95% lower compared to whey protein). Moreover, due to Nutris’s novel processing approach, fava protein can be extracted at a higher yield compared to industry average (c. 90% vs. 70% in full swing).
Risks:
Irresponsible farming practices or use of treatment products could have unwanted and adverse effects on the surrounding ecosystems.
