Pioneering future-proof
food systems. Together.
We unite the Swiss food ecosystem to build on Switzerland’s strengths as a food nation.
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.
Find out more
- Switzerland as a cultured food nation
- Valley job platform
- FoodTech Investor Deal Flow
- Facilities platform (coming soon)
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
Stories from our ecosystem
Planted builds additional production facility for Europe in southern Germany
Valley Partner Planted, the Swiss FoodTech pioneer for plant-based meat made exclusively from clean ingredients, is further investing in capacity expansion with the addition of a new production facility in southern Germany. Based on fermentation technology, the site...
Esau & Hueber joins Bühler: complementing forces for innovation excellence
Swiss technology group Bühler is pleased to announce the acquisition of Esau & Hueber, a German company specializing in individual solutions in hygienic process and fermentation technology in the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors. The...
FAO and Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley strengthen partnership to foster innovation in agrifood systems
A Letter of Intent between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley (SFNV) will lay strong foundations for an impactful partnership to scale innovative solutions and drive agrifood systems...
Upcoming events
16 September | 10:00 am - 12:00 pmZFV-Living Lab Innovation Call | Online
20 September | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmMeet the Valley
21 Septemberplanted.openhouse
Join us
Based in Switzerland?
Companies listed in the Swiss Commercial Registry are welcome to apply to become part of our growing network.
Based
abroad?
Organizations that are not yet active in Switzerland can become a Friend of the Valley and receive early-bird invites and tailored updates.