Niels Peter Pretzmann

Introducing Niels Peter Pretzmann: Architect of a Circular Food Ecosystem

Born on April 5, 1958, a Danish entrepreneur and visionary dedicated to building fully integrated, circular food systems. Niels Peter's career journey began with a strong foundation in his Danish roots, grounded in a long-standing family connection to farming. This early experience ignited a lifelong passion for agriculture and food systems, which he has now brought to the forefront of his ventures, connecting farm to fork in a sustainable loop across Denmark and Lithuania. In Copenhagen, Niels Peter's investments exemplify circularity within urban food systems. He is an investor in Brøl Brewery, an independent Danish nano-brewery committed to fighting food waste by upcycling ingredients, embodying organic and circular practices. His investment in Noon Catering further extends this philosophy into the food service sector, focusing on innovative and responsible culinary solutions.

Beyond his Danish engagements, Niels Peter is the architect of a comprehensive, integrated food ecosystem in Lithuania. He is the driving force behind Farmers Circle, a pioneering 783-hectare organic and regenerative farm. This farm is the core of his system, dedicated not just to producing high-quality food, but to healing the land through regenerative agriculture, ensuring long-term soil health and biodiversity. His vision seamlessly integrates agricultural output with world-class gastronomy and hospitality. Farmers Circle directly supplies the acclaimed culinary destinations within Senatorių Pasažas in Vilnius, including the Michelin-starred Nineteen18 and Bib Gourmand-awarded 14Horses. This vertical integration ensures unparalleled freshness and a minimal carbon footprint. Further embodying this direct farm-to-table connection is the Red Brick restaurant and estate, Lithuania's first recipient of a Michelin Green Star, offering guests an immersive experience of the entire food journey directly on the farm itself. Niels Peter's commitment to a robust, local, and sustainable food system extends to technological innovation. He is a key investor in Leafood, one of Europe's largest vertical farms. This advanced indoor farming facility addresses critical issues of food security and localized supply for the HORECA sector by providing fresh, pesticide-free produce year-round, regardless of climate, further reducing transportation and waste within the system. Niels Peter Pretzmann joins one of our panels to share his unique insights into farm and food related issues, demonstrating how strategic investments in regenerative agriculture, integrated supply chains, and cutting-edge food technology come together to form a full integrated circular food system – one that creates both profound environmental impact and significant economic value for the hotel and restaurant industry and discerning investors.