Laverstoke Park Farm

What Laverstoke Park Farm does

Laverstoke Park Farm is a privately-held, 2,500-acre organic and biodynamic farm located in Overton, Hampshire, England, owned by ex-Formula One World Champion Jody Scheckter. The farm is registered as Laverstoke Park Produce and operates multiple business units: a 9-hectare biodynamic vineyard (production closed in 2019 but residual wine inventory remains), a 7-acre PAS100-certified compost site processing green waste into horticultural and agricultural products, buffalo dairy operations (closed December 31, 2023 due to cost pressures), a Soil Foodweb Laboratory (the only licensed facility of its kind in Europe), an analytical chemistry laboratory, a free Education Centre, and hosts the annual CarFest festival that raises over £1 million annually for UK children's charities including BBC Children in Need.

The farm's underlying technology centers on biodynamic and organic farming methods emphasizing soil biology and microbiology, anchored by specialized laboratory capabilities. The Soil Foodweb Laboratory offers proprietary testing developed by Dr. Elaine Ingham covering total and active bacteria, fungi, protozoa, nematodes, mycorrhizal colonization, and leaf organisms. The analytical chemistry laboratory operates ICP-MS, LC-MS, and GC-MS mass spectrometers for soil and food analysis. The PAS100 composting process transforms green waste to finished product in 9 weeks, with daily temperature and CO2 monitoring maintained below 65°C to preserve beneficial microorganisms. The farm holds Demeter biodynamic certification, Soil Association organic certification, and SALSA food safety approval.

Revenue is generated through direct-to-consumer retail (Waitrose, Ocado, Macknade Farm Shop), specialty wine retailers and hospitality venues (Fortnum & Mason, Vintage Roots, Fuller Smith & Turner, multiple restaurants), B2B compost sales to local authorities and businesses, lab services for agronomists and land managers, event hosting (CarFest), and free educational farm tours. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and operates on a contact-based sales model for compost and B2B services. The customer base spans gardeners, hospitality, education, and waste management sectors, with horizontal segmentation across use cases rather than vertical concentration in a single industry.

Name

Laverstoke Park Farm

Legal name

Laverstoke Park Produce

Website

https://laverstokepark.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Laverstoke Park Farm is a privately-held 2,500-acre organic and biodynamic farm in Hampshire, England, producing PAS100-certified compost, residual biodynamic sparkling wine inventory, and operating Europe's only licensed Soil Foodweb Laboratory, following the closure of its buffalo dairy operations in December 2023.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Farm Products

NAICS

Compost Manufacturing (325315), Fertilizer and Compost Manufacturing (32531)

SIC

Agricultural Services (700), Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Compost & Compost Blends (AFABADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Organic & Bio-based Fertilizers (Manure/Compost/Biochar) (IMAEAEAF), Nutrient Stewardship & Soil Fertility Management (4R Nutrients, Compost, Biofertilizers) (AFAGAMAE)

Keywords

• Organic farming
• Biodynamic wine
• Peat-free compost
• Soil testing
• Farm education

Headquarters

HQ city

Overton

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Dairy Products: Previously produced buffalo milk, mozzarella, ricotta, ice cream, and buffalomi (halloumi-style cheese). Buffalo farming and dairy manufacturing closed as of 31st December 2023 due to cost pressures.
2. Compost and Green Waste Processing: Green waste disposal service accepting garden waste from businesses and local authorities. Produces PAS100 certified peat-free compost in 7-acre facility for sale to horticultural and agricultural customers.
3. Biodynamic Sparkling Wine: Limited edition vintage sparkling wines (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier) certified biodynamic and organic. Available through specialty retailers, restaurants, and direct from the vineyard.
4. Education Services: Free educational farm tours and hands-on activities for schools, colleges, and organizations through Laverstoke Park Education Centre.
5. Event Hosting (CarFest): Hosting CarFest music and motor festival, which raises over £1 million annually for BBC Children in Need and UK children's charities.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Laverstoke Park Farm is a 2,500-acre organic and biodynamic farm in Hampshire producing PAS100-certified peat-free compost from green waste and limited-edition biodynamic sparkling wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes. The farm also operates the only licensed Soil Foodweb Laboratory in Europe and an Analytical Chemistry Laboratory offering proprietary soil biology and chemistry testing services. Buffalo dairy manufacturing closed on 31 December 2023, but compost production, wine sales, laboratory services, and the CarFest charity event continue.

Product overview

Laverstoke Park Farm is a 2,500-acre organic and biodynamic farm in Hampshire owned by ex-Formula One World Champion Jody Scheckter. The farm operates several distinct business units: (1) a biodynamic vineyard producing Limited Edition vintage sparkling wines from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier grapes, (2) a seven-acre PAS100-certified compost site processing green waste into horticultural and agricultural products, (3) buffalo dairy products including ricotta, ice cream, and the proprietary Buffalomi cheese, (4) an Education Centre offering free educational farm tours, and (5) laboratory services including the only licensed Soil Foodweb Laboratory in Europe and an Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. The farm closed its buffalo farming and dairy manufacturing operations on December 31, 2023.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Laverstoke Compost: PEAT FREE, clean, quality compost produced to PAS100 standards from green waste.
• Laverstoke Park Sparkling Wine
• Buffalomi
• Buffalo Milk Ice Cream
• Laverstoke Park Education Centre

Products and services

• Biodynamic Sparkling Wine Limited Edition vintage sparkling wines produced from a 9-hectare biodynamic vineyard at vine density of 5,000 vines per hectare. Certified biodynamic by Demeter and organic by the Soil Association. Available in Brut and Rosé Brut varieties, sold through specialty wine retailers and restaurants.
• Laverstoke Compost Peat-free compost produced at a seven-acre purpose-built site certified to PAS100 standards. Available in three grades: Potting Compost for gardening, 1-10mm graded for horticultural use, and 10-25mm graded for agricultural use. Sold to gardeners, landscape gardeners, horticultural businesses, local authorities, and farmers.
• Soil Foodweb Laboratory Services Proprietary soil health testing services including total and active bacteria and fungi counts, protozoa analysis, nematode assessment, mycorrhizal colonization testing, and leaf organism analysis. Targeted at agronomists, farmers, and land managers.
• Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Services Comprehensive analytical chemistry services for soil and food analysis using ICP-MS, LC-MS, and GC-MS mass spectrometers. Offers soil chemistry analyses including pH, UK soil indices, organic matter, and Albrecht and Reams method analyses. Targeted at agronomists, farmers, and land managers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Compost process takes 9 weeks from green waste to finished product
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Fuller Smith & TurnerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with development chefs at Fuller Smith & Turner to create bespoke ice cream flavors exclusive to their menus using Laverstoke's buffalo milk.
• Hattingley ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinemaking partner for Laverstoke Park biodynamic wines. Grapes are handpicked at Laverstoke and transported to Hattingley Valley for pressing and winemaking. Head winemaker Emma Rice oversees the process.
• Lancrop LaboratoriescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Lancrop Laboratories in York, who have nearly 30 years' experience in analytical chemistry. Joint venture to supply high quality soil biology and chemistry testing to agronomists, farmers, and land managers.
• CarFestcoreOthersLaverstoke Park Farm hosts CarFest, an annual music and motoring festival that has been at the farm for over 10 years, raising over £1 million annually for BBC Children in Need and UK children's charities.
• Nutriment RawminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThird-party operator running the on-site café/shop at Laverstoke Park Farm, specializing in raw pet food, pet supplies, and café services.
• Mycolife UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for soil biology services and microbiology testing. For more information on services visit www.mycolife.uk.
• BBC Children in NeedcoreOthersCharitable beneficiary of CarFest events held at Laverstoke Park Farm, receiving over £1 million annually from the festival.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• New Leaf Compost: UK producer of peat-free composts from recycled green waste. Comparable to Laverstoke in feedstock (green waste), end-product certification, and target customer segments of gardeners, local authorities, and landscapers.
• Dalefoot Composts: UK maker of peat-free, sustainable composts from sheep's wool and bracken, selling to gardeners and horticultural customers. Directly comparable to Laverstoke's PAS100 peat-free compost range and overlapping customer base of gardeners and landscape professionals.
• Melcourt Industries: Leading UK producer of peat-free growing media and bark-based soil conditioners, supplying horticulture, landscaping, and trade markets. Directly comparable to Laverstoke's compost business in product category, PAS100-style certification, and B2B distribution channels.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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