How to Invest in an Orchard: A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming an EatFruit Partner
Register Through the Website or Landing Page
The process begins on the EatFruit website or through the EatFruit landing page. You submit a registration form with your contact details and basic information. Once the form is completed, your information is entered into our CRM system, allowing our team to follow up with you and continue the process.
At this stage, you are simply expressing your interest. You are not required to make an investment immediately.
Receive the Investment Documentation
After your registration, our team sends you the relevant investment documentation by email. The documentation provides the information you need to understand the investment and the steps involved before making a decision.
You then have time to review the materials and consider whether you would like to proceed.
Within the following days, an EatFruit agent will contact you. This conversation is an opportunity to discuss the investment, ask questions, and clarify anything that may not be clear from the documentation.
Whether you have questions about the process, the agreement, the payment, or the investment itself, this is the point at which you can discuss them directly with our team. There is no need to make a decision before you have had the opportunity to review the information and ask your questions.
Deciding to Invest
After reviewing the documentation and speaking with our team, you can decide whether you want to proceed. If you decide to invest, our team will guide you through the next steps.
If you need additional clarification before making a decision, you can use the conversation with your agent to address any remaining questions. The aim is to make sure that the process is clear before you move forward.
Completing Your Investment
Once you decide to proceed, there are two ways to complete the investment.
The first is through the EatFruit application. The application is connected to the payment system and enables payment by card, bank transfer or paypal, providing a digital way to complete the investment process.
Alternatively, our team can send you instructions for completing the investment. In this case, you receive an email containing the investment agreement and the payment instructions. After reviewing the agreement, you sign it and return the signed document to EatFruit Invest. The payment is then completed according to the instructions provided.
Both routes allow the investment to be formally completed and registered in the EatFruit system.
Registering Your Investment
Once the signed agreement has been returned and the payment has been received, our team registers the investment. The payment is recorded in our system, and the relevant information is updated in the EatFruit application.
This administrative step connects the completed agreement and payment with your investment record.
After the investment has been registered, it takes a few days for the information to become visible in the application. Once the update is complete, you will be able to see information about your investment, including the number of trees associated with it.
The application therefore becomes the place where you can follow the information connected to your investment.
What Can You Invest In?
At present, EatFruit offers investment opportunities in two fruit crops: hazelnuts and pears.
The hazelnut production includes three varieties: Tonda Francescana, Tonda Romana, and Tonda Gentile delle Langhe.
The pear production includes Williams, Carmen, and Abate Fetel.
These varieties are part of the existing agricultural production managed by EatFruit Invest.
Who Can Invest?
The opportunity is open to everyone, both individuals and legal entities. You do not need to be an agricultural professional or have previous experience managing an orchard.
The investment process is designed so that the administrative and investment steps can be completed without the investor having to manage the agricultural operations themselves.
When Can the First Harvests Take Place?
Because the trees are already planted, investors do not have to wait for newly planted trees to reach production age.
The expected first harvest for the currently available investments is planned for 2027 for pears and 2028 for hazelnuts. The different timelines reflect the production cycle of each crop and the current stage of the existing trees.
When the fruit is ready, harvesting takes place as part of EatFruit's agricultural operations.
A Clear Process From Registration to Investment
The investment process can be summarized in a few simple stages: registration, receiving the documentation, speaking with an EatFruit Invest agent, making a decision, completing the investment, registering the agreement and payment, and finally seeing the investment information in the application.
The process begins with a simple registration. From there, EatFruit provides the documentation, answers questions, and guides you through the steps required to complete the investment.
Once the agreement and payment have been processed, your investment is recorded in the system and becomes visible through the application.
If you are considering becoming an EatFruit Invest partner, the first step is simply to register your interest and learn more about the investment process.
