The Company
ACN Consulting is a consultancy firm that believes in a competitive agribusiness, based on an unconditional commitment to nature and the management and regeneration of resources.
We focus our activity on a holistic vision of agribusiness in which financial rationale, opportunities and sustainability are aligned with the creation of value for the entire agrifood chain, communities, and the preservation of the planet.
Based on our experience and by fostering partnerships, we are able to act on strategic cornerstones and provide a range of services that enable organisations to be better equipped, engaged, responsive and aligned with their Mission and Legacy.
We believe that any project should be carefully planned, executed, monitored, and certified.
With Portugal and Spain as our base, we have the capacity to act globally and in any geography.
Purpose: to contribute to the development of agribusiness, food systems and the sustainability of the planet.
Mission: to support our clients and partners in aligning competitiveness with sustainability in agribusiness, based on knowledge, experience, rigour and a collaborative network.
Vision: to be a reference in agri-food consultancy, leading the way towards a sustainable future.
Values and Conduct:
- Commitment to all our stakeholders.
- Respect for those who trust us.
- Transparency in all our activities.
- Confidence that we are having a positive impact.
Positioning: agribusiness consultancy with a firm commitment to Nature.
The Founder
ACN Consulting is led by founder António Corrêa Nunes, an agribusiness specialist with over 20 years’ experience.
Professional Background
Start of his professional career
He started his professional career in 2002 at Ferrari-Carano Vineyards & Winery (USA).
Returned to Portugal
At the beginning of 2003, António returned to Portugal as a university researcher at the Instituto Superior de Agronomia (Higher Institute of Agronomy), while also working as an agro-industrial consultant at TerraProjectos.
Sovena Group
In 2006 António Corrêa Nunes joined the Sovena Group, a world leader in the production and commercialisation of olive oils, working as a manager in the areas of sourcing, quality, olive mills, innovation, sustainability, carbon footprint and strategic plans.
Driscoll’s
At the end of 2015 he was invited to lead the Driscoll's project in Portugal, the main national and European player in the production and commercialisation of small fruits. During António’s leadership, Driscoll's business grew by over 70%, while important work was carried out in the areas of Sustainability, Worker Welfare and Communities.
Treemond
At the beginning of 2020 António Corrêa Nunes started the Treemond project as CEO, one of the leading Iberian references in the planting and production of nuts. During his leadership Treemond defined its Mission, Culture and executed its business plan, currently representing one of the largest operations in the world (6,000 hectares).
ACN Consulting
At the end of 2023 he founded ACN Consulting - Agribusiness Committed with Nature.
Academic Career
Graduated in Agroindustrial/Food Engineering from the Instituto Superior de Agronomia in Lisbon, followed by a Master’s degree in Agronomy. António Corrêa Nunes went on to study business management at the Portuguese Catholic University and the Nova School of Business and Economics, completing an MBA and a Major in Finance. He has executive training from San Telmo Business School and Harvard Business School specialising in the management of agri-food companies.
António Corrêa Nunes is founder and organiser of the “Lisbon Agri Conferences”, an international conference whose Mission is to “develop knowledge” and is considered one of the “largest European agribusiness debate and analysis forums“.
Developed Areas and Geographies
Agriculture: vines, olives, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, avocados, almonds, walnuts, pistachios, livestock, and beekeeping.
Agro-industries: olive oil mills (Portugal, Spain, and Morocco); cold stores and industrial fruit processing plants (Portugal); and almond, walnut and pistachio processing plants (Portugal and Spain).
Geographies: Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Chile, Peru, and the USA.
ACNConsulting
ACN Consulting is a consultancy firm that believes in a competitive agribusiness, based on an unconditional commitment to nature and the management and regeneration of resources.