In challenging times, food security is no longer just an agricultural issue—it’s also a real estate challenge. In this episode of No Stone Unturned, Charlotte de Mos talks with Christian Heerings (Property Manager at Hines and Park Manager of Fresh Park Venlo) and Wouter van ‘t Grunewold (Market Intelligence Analyst at Savills) about how the property sector is helping secure a resilient food supply chain.

Fresh Park Venlo, one of Europe’s largest agri-food hubs, illustrates why food-related real estate offers stable, future-proof investment opportunities. But with high energy demands, strict zoning regulations, and aging infrastructure, food hubs require creativity and strong collaboration among landlords, tenants, local authorities, and grid operators.

Discover how ecosystem thinking, smart energy solutions, and a step-by-step approach to scaling up can unlock new opportunities in this essential niche market.