The current trajectory of our global food and agriculture system presents unsustainable environmental and economic risks.   

Intensive production methods have led to environmental degradation, social inequities and declining nutritional value. This has caused societal harm estimated at over USD 15 trillion, surpassing the sector’s contribution to global GDP. 

Summa recognizes this critical juncture as both a challenge and a compelling investment opportunity. Investing in sustainable food and agriculture plays an important role in reducing pressure on the food system and finding new pathways for sustainable growth.  

Summa’s investment strategy aligns with these opportunities, targeting areas including alternative proteins, NextGen agriculture, food waste reduction and the organic foods market. One example of this is Summa’s investment in Nutris, a leading plant-based protein provider headquartered in Croatia. 

Nutris demonstrates how regenerative agriculture can be implemented on a large scale, offering a cost-neutral transition for farmers. In 2024, 15% of Nutris’ farmed land had implemented regenerative farming practices. By 2028, they aim to reach 40%.  

Nutris showcased the effectiveness of their methods in a 1,000-hectare project in Croatia involving 67 farmers. After just one year, the results were significant: a 30% reduction in synthetic fertilizer use while maintaining crop yields.  

Soil health improved, with increased organic matter and water retention. This project proves that regenerative agriculture can be adopted at a commercial scale, benefiting both the environment and farm profitability.

To learn more about Nutris and the investment opportunity in sustainable food and agriculture, read our latest report, ‘Investing in food and agriculture for health and planetary resilience’.