Pioneering future-proof
food systems. Together.
We unite the Swiss food ecosystem to build on Switzerland’s strengths as a food nation.
Stories from our ecosystem
Healthy eating – can we close the gap between evidence and public belief?
Healthy eating – can we closethe gap between evidenceand public belief? MartijnSonneveltExecutive DirectorWorld Food System Center, ETH Zurich Jeanne Tomaszewski Research CoordinatorWorld Food System Center, ETH ZurichThis is a guest contribution. The views expressed...
From GLP-1 to gut health: the future of food as preventive health
Adopting healthier, nutrient dense and balanced dietary patterns can improve life expectancy and reduce the risk of age-related diseases. Today, advances in metabolic medicine, microbiome science and personalised nutrition are reshaping how we think about the role of...
World Food Academy 4 Sustainable Food Systems founded for knowledge sharing and capacity building
Nestlé and The United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) have entered into a strategic partnership to establish the World Food Academy 4 Sustainable Food Systems. Envisioned as a multi-partner ecosystem, the Academy will...
What we do
We collaborate to
co-create, innovate
and shape the
future of food.
Who we are
We’re a network of Swiss food innovators – from universities, large enterprises, innovation accelerators and investors to government bodies, SMEs and startups. We’re committed to reshaping food systems to drive better human and planetary health.
Our strategic pillars
Networking & knowledge sharing
We connect and unite Swiss innovators through our events and communication channels.
Impact
Platform projects
We bring Valley partners together to co-create projects that shape the future of food.
Innovation scaling
We develop the resources that Valley partners need to grow and have impact.
Global
impact
We collaborate with global partners to share Swiss food innovation on the global stage.
Find out more
- Annual “Walking the Valley” event for international startups
Upcoming events
09 April | 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmMeet The Valley
17 April | 1:00 pm - 5:00 pmEcotrophelia Switzerland 2026 – National Competition
- 22 April | 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Based in Switzerland?
Companies listed in the Swiss Commercial Registry are welcome to apply to become part of our growing network.
Based
abroad?
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