The capital is earmarked primarily to build out World Food Trading’s ongoing market execution in the United States and Canada. And it brings the expertise of the CK Bonnichsen team into the board of World Food Trading.

A family connection two generations deep

Teresa Bonnichsen is the daughter of Per Jensen, who founded the Esbjerg company N&K Spedition, the company where Martin Gade Gregersen started his career and was a co-owner for many years. The investment reunites two families whose working relationship goes back decades, now focused on global food trading.

“At CK Bonnichsen we invest primarily in Esbjerg and the surrounding area, but when the opportunity to become part of World Food Trading came up, we didn’t hesitate. We believe fully in the people behind the company and want to be part of the strong, family culture and community that defines it.”  — Teresa Bonnichsen, CK Bonnichsen

“Our investment rests heavily on the impressive foundation World Food Trading has already built in a short time, and on their considered plan for both the near and long term. With the combined experience, competence and knowledge all parties now bring to the table, we’re convinced we can develop and strengthen World Food Trading to an even higher level.”  — Maria Bonnichsen, CK Bonnichsen

Capital directed at US and Canada growth

Beyond the equity stake, CK Bonnichsen brings a strong network, deep industry insight and strategic working capital to support World Food Trading’s ongoing market execution. The company has already established trade routes across Europe, the United States and Asia.

Board seat, unchanged management

CK Bonnichsen will be represented on World Food Trading’s board to help shape strategic direction. Day-to-day management continues unchanged.

“It’s a genuinely special feeling to welcome Teresa and Maria to World Food Trading. We share the same fundamental values and have a long, shared history behind us. We know each other well, and we know exactly how to put each other’s strengths to work. CK Bonnichsen brings more than capital, they bring the right business DNA and a deep understanding of what it takes to scale a business effectively. It’s the right match to drive World Food Trading’s next phase of growth.”  — Martin Gade Gregersen, Chairman, World Food Trading