Food and agriculture
We have been investing in food and agribusinesses for more than 15 years. Over this time, we’ve harnessed the collective skills, experience, and capabilities of our teams, merging a rich track record in private equity with deep expertise in agriculture to establish ourselves as one of the industry leaders in owning and operating agricultural real assets in Australia and New Zealand.
at a glance
Deep sector expertise and a strong global network.
$1.8bn AUM1
Spanning many of Australia’s largest food and agriculture categories.
250+ years
Deep sector expertise, built on our collective experience across global food and agriculture.
Value creation
Positively impact business trajectories with operational improvement strategies and partnership with strong management teams.
Our investment strategies
Roc Partners applies private-equity approach to investing in real assets across a number of differentiated yet complementary strategies.
- Operational food assets
Real asset-backed, sector leading and vertically integrated food and agriculture companies. - Agricultural infrastructure assets
Own and lease mission-critical property, plant and equipment assets essential for food production supply chains. - Carbon abatement projects
Originate, own and manage high-integrity carbon abatement projects. JV with C6 Investment Management.
our focus
Our strategy focuses on operational real assets characterised by specific attributes:
Robust asset backing
High barriers to entry
Clear market leaders
Strong management teams
We are actively seeking investment opportunities in Australian and New Zealand companies with revenue of at least $15 million across food and agriculture sectors.
OUR STORIES
We remain focused on demonstrating our ability to generate good returns based on sound asset selection and valuation as well as strong partnerships with founding families, entrepreneurs and management teams.
Australia’s Oyster Coast: Australia’s largest producer, processor and distributor of Sydney Rock Oysters
From its foundations over a decade ago, Australia’s Oyster Coast (AOC) has grown to become the country’s leading producer, processor, and marketer of Sydney Rock Oysters. With seven farming operations spanning 900km of the NSW coastline, AOC is a fully integrated business from hatchery through to its premium Appellation brand and mid-tier Oystersmiths range.
Pace Farm: Australia’s largest egg producer
From a humble market garden, Pace Farm has grown to become a vertically integrated business and Australia’s largest producer of eggs and egg products. Committed to its vision of “eggs for everyone,” Pace Farm delivers an affordable, high-quality protein source to Australian consumers. Hear from Pace Farm CEO, Phil Wiese about the company’s growth journey and the high standards in quality, supply chain management, and sustainability.
Flavorite: Australia's largest glasshouse operator
A glasshouse farming pioneer, Flavorite operates 70ha of produce across four regional Victoria farms. As a fully integrated business, it manages dedicated nurseries and markets fresh produce nationwide. CEO Mike Nichol reflects on three decades of innovative growth, positioning Flavorite as a leader in sustainable glasshouse farming, providing year-round premium produce.
Stone Axe: A world-leader in luxury beef production
With over 50,000 head of cattle, Stone Axe Pastoral Company is one of the world’s largest vertically integrated wagyu beef enterprises. This award winning company has herds located in hand-selected, resource rich regions across four states in Australia. Hear from Stone Axe Managing Director, Scott Richardson about the companies growth journey to leadership in their category.
Our investments
We have invested ~ $975 million in equity across a diverse portfolio of high-performing food and agriculture assets. Our current portfolio is valued at more than $1.8 billion1, excluding assets that have already been successfully realised.
Industry Awards and Recognition
We are recognised regionally and globally as a leading Agricultural investor.
whitepaper
Investing in food security: Australian agriculture as a strategic partner
The acceleration of global food insecurity has transformed agriculture from an opportunistic investment into a strategic imperative. This whitepaper explores how Australia and New Zealand have become critical partners in addressing food security challenges—offering institutional investors resilient, asset-backed exposure to essential production capacity and infrastructure in a world where food access increasingly underpins national resilience.
More about Roc Partners
Our people are our vital ingredient. They’re the core of our business, and what makes us different.
With our focus on positive growth comes a responsibility to build sustainable business models and embed responsible investing practices.
We follow a rigorous process in making considered, superior strategic decisions to turn potential into value.
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1 31 December 2025
CONTACT US
If you’re a sophisticated investor, a business seeking capital or a business adviser with an opportunity you would like to discuss, please contact our team today. For business owners seeking capital please also include a brief description including the company name and turnover.
