Blueberry & Fresh Berry Platform
Protected substrate berry tunnels with pre-cooling packhouse and IQF freezing export facility.
Investment Overview
Partnered with development finance institution AgDevCo (up to US$20m mezzanine facility), the blueberry cluster establishes 200 hectares under protected substrate tunnels, targeting 3,500 t/year output.
Post-harvest facilities include a dedicated pre-cooling packhouse, punnet packing lines, and individually quick frozen (IQF) freezing capabilities for year-round market flexibility.
Production targets counter-seasonal autumn/winter demand windows across the UK, the European Union, and the Middle East.
- 1Equity in berry estate & IQF facility
- 2Brand partnerships with global retailers
- 3Wellness and nutraceutical product development
- 4Precision agriculture data services
Annual harvest at build-out
Projected IRR
Project NPV
Export markets
Target Markets & Offtake
United Kingdom
40%
Fresh and frozen berries to supermarket chains during counter-seasonal window
European Union
35%
Counter-seasonal fresh punnets and IQF frozen fruit
Middle East
25%
Premium hospitality and grocery retail
Revenue Architecture
Diversified USD CashflowsFresh exports
Contribution
$15M–$25M
IQF berry products
Contribution
$5M–$10M
By-product nutraceuticals
Contribution
$2M–$7M
Key Features
Substrate & Protected Cultivation
High-density substrate systems with climate control across 200 ha to maintain yield and quality consistency.
Packhouse & IQF Flexibility
Pre-cooling, punnet packing, and individually quick frozen (IQF) freezing lines.
Predictive Agronomy
Drone and sensor networks informing irrigation, fertigation, and pest control decisions in real time.
Counter-Seasonal Market Window
Fresh and frozen berry supply targeting premium buyers in the UK, EU, and Middle East.
Execution Blueprint
Each cluster is delivered through DrumCorp's integrated development stack – combining engineering, operations, sustainable finance, and inclusive supply-chain design.
- Berry Agronomy & Farm Management
- Packhouse & IQF Operations
- Export Logistics & Marketing
- Technology & Data Services
Execution Considerations
Managing climatic variability, maintaining cold chain integrity, and aligning harvests with premium demand windows in global markets.
Suggested Capital Structures
- 1Special purpose vehicle with horticulture partners
- 2Revenue-linked debt for packhouse & IQF equipment
- 3Long-term offtake agreements with retailers
Strategic Outcomes
Delivers the highest IRR in the portfolio at 95.0% and US$34M NPV with flexible fresh and IQF frozen export capacity.
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