- CEO
- Markus Maximilian Sturm
- Full Time Employees
- 653
- Sector
- Distribution services
- Industry
- Food distributors
- Address
- Friedrichstrasse 95 Berlin BE Germany 10117
- IPO Date
- Feb 4, 2013
- Business
- Amatheon Agri Holding N.V. is a prominent agribusiness and food enterprise that strategically focuses on sustainable operations across Sub-Saharan Africa, notably in Zambia, Uganda, and Zimbabwe, while maintaining connections to European markets. Established in Berlin, Germany, in 2011, the company integrates large-scale agricultural cultivation, advanced food processing, and efficient trading activities. The company’s core activities encompass extensive irrigated and rain-fed farming, cultivating vital crops such as maize, soya beans, wheat, rice, sunflower, and sorghum, alongside cattle ranching. A significant aspect involves the processing of agricultural outputs, including a variety of meat products like hams, bacons, and beef under the Buccamore brand, distributed to supermarkets and food service providers. Additionally, Amatheon operates facilities for spices and superfoods processing, enhancing its value chain. Through its trading arm, the company engages in the procurement and sale of dry goods, cereal products, and oil seeds, often partnering with smallholder farmers via outgrower programs that provide essential training, inputs, and market access. The firm also facilitates the import and distribution of specialized agricultural equipment for commercial growers. Amatheon Agri is committed to a "Farm-To-Table" business model, emphasizing responsible agricultural investment, which is underscored by its focus on ethical land practices and adherence to global standards. The company is a key investor in rural regions, aiming to foster economic, social, and environmental upliftment within neighboring communities, and actively participates in charitable initiatives and scholarship programs. Recent developments include a successful bond restructuring in early 2025 and an announced expansion in Zambia, supported by a US$50 million investment, following a visit from the Zambian President in 2024.