Our Working Process

At Wageningen MFC, we guide the full design and implementation of Metropolitan Food Clusters and Agroparks. Our process is structured into four clear phases, supported by a co-design approach that ensures continuous collaboration with the client and key stakeholders. This iterative method allows us to refine ideas into actionable blueprints, aligning vision with real-world feasibility at every step.

Phase 1: Feasibility Study

In this first phase, we explore the viability of the project by:

  • Gathering regional data and stakeholder input

  • Assessing demand, market opportunities, and resource availability

  • Identifying promising locations and potential risks

The result is a comprehensive feasibility report. If the findings are favourable, we deliver:

  • A clear definition of project goals

  • A proposed development roadmap

  • A detailed plan to guide the next phase

Phase 2: Conceptual Master Planning

This phase develops the strategic foundation of the project through a high-level master plan, covering:

  • Hardware: Infrastructure, facilities, and technology installations

  • Software: Human capital development, training, knowledge systems, and quality control

  • Orgware: Governance structures, business models, regulatory processes, and stakeholder coordination

Key deliverables include:

  • Zoning plan and site analysis

  • Stakeholder consultation and design workshops

  • Draft business plan

  • Initial blueprints for physical and organisational components

The plan is refined through iterative feedback, ensuring all elements are aligned with local conditions and future ambitions.

Phase 3: Executive Master Planning

This phase translates concepts into fully detailed designs and implementation plans, including:

  • Hardware: Engineering blueprints for facilities, energy and water systems, greenhouses, and logistics infrastructure

  • Orgware: Regulatory pathways, partnership agreements, and governance mechanisms

  • Software: Tailored curricula, operational manuals, and quality assurance frameworks

These documents provide everything needed for construction and launch. Wageningen MFC ensures continuity and alignment by coordinating stakeholders and safeguarding the project’s original vision.

Phase 4: Support During Implementation & Operations

Once operations begin, we remain closely involved by offering:

  • Technical support and troubleshooting

  • Training programmes for staff and managers

  • Continuous improvement strategies and innovation scouting

Our long-term support helps maintain high standards of food production and ensures each project adapts to evolving market and environmental demands.