Cibus Acquires Aweta to Boost AI and Global Expansion

Cibus Fund II, a sustainable food and agriculture investment fund managed by Cibus Capital, has agreed to acquire Aweta, a global provider of advanced sorting, grading and packing equipment for the fresh produce industry, from Standard Investment. The transaction, announced in September 2026, will provide Aweta with a new investment partner to support its next phase of international growth and technological development.

Standard Investment has been a shareholder of Aweta since 2013. The Netherlands-based private equity firm has supported the company’s development for more than a decade and has now reached an agreement with Cibus Capital, advisor to the Cibus funds, regarding the sale of Aweta. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed, and completion is expected in the coming weeks.

Aweta has more than 60 years of experience in the design, assembly and servicing of post-harvest sorting, grading and packing equipment for the fresh produce industry. The company holds a particularly strong position in greenhouse vegetables, including cucumbers and peppers. Its technology helps producers and packhouses optimize yield, reduce waste and meet quality requirements. Aweta generates approximately US$97 million in annual revenue, employs more than 250 people and has an installed base spanning over 50 countries.

Under Cibus’ ownership, Aweta plans to pursue further international expansion and accelerate investment in research and development. This includes continued development of its automation technology as well as software and AI capabilities, while supporting and expanding its existing installed base. Aweta’s current leadership team will continue to lead the business following the transaction.

Cibus Fund II invests at the intersection of technology, food and agriculture, targeting businesses with differentiated products and capabilities that can improve the resilience and sustainability of food and agricultural value chains. Cibus already has direct experience with Aweta’s technology through one of its portfolio companies, which operates Aweta sorting and packing equipment.

The investment is supported by Aweta’s technology leadership, differentiated product portfolio, extensive international installed base, growing aftermarket opportunity and mission-critical role in fresh produce operations. Under Cibus’ ownership, these capabilities are expected to support continued product innovation and further expansion across international markets.

For Standard Investment, the transaction represents an exit from an investment held since 2013. Standard Investment is a Netherlands-based private equity firm focused on hands-on investments in Northwest Europe. Its portfolio comprises 24 companies employing more than 4,500 people and generating combined revenue of more than US$1.7 billion.

Following completion, Cibus and Aweta will focus on accelerating the company’s international growth, strengthening its technology offering and investing further in automation, software and AI. The transaction positions Aweta to continue developing solutions that help fresh produce producers and packhouses improve efficiency, product quality and resource utilization worldwide.