Planetary SA (“planetary” or the “company”), the leading mycoprotein producer in continental Europe, announced the integration of Libre Foods assets as its dedicated B2B food ingredient business unit, accelerating industrial-scale production of sustainable mycoprotein ingredients in Europe.

As its first milestone, ALDI Switzerland has selected naturally fermented mycoprotein by Libre, planetary’s dedicated B2B food business unit, for the new vegetarian MyVay Gourmet Filet, available in 242 stores across Switzerland since July 7th at recommended retail price parity with chicken filet, marking a breakthrough in affordable, sustainable protein alternatives.

Libre®, planetary’s B2B trademark, evokes a sense of lightness and simplicity while encouraging mindful indulgence. Staying true to Libre’s mission, the MyVay gourmet filet is indeed minimally processed, contains only 4 natural ingredients, and is high in protein, rich in fiber and low in saturated fats.

Simultaneously, planetary was selected as a finalist among 55 participating companies in the cheese alternative competition organized by LIDL Germany and ProVeg. This recognition further proves the versatility of mycoprotein as an ingredient not only in meat but also in dairy alternatives such as hard cheese, spread cheese and milk, for which planetary holds a global patent.

“With ALDI, amongst other customers, selecting our naturally fermented mycoprotein, we are proving sustainable proteins can match the price and experience of animal-based protein,” said David Brandes, CEO of planetary. “As the only viable industrial mycoprotein producer in continental Europe, we’re showing that fermentation at industrial scale can deliver affordable, scalable alternatives today.”

planetary’s industrial capacity expansion strategy places its proprietary fermentation platform, BioBlocksTM, at the center of future growth. Today, planetary is rolling out the licensing of the BioBlocks™ technology across the agricultural industry to enable the conversion of feedstock into higher value mycoprotein ingredients. In the future, this asset-light capacity scaling model will position BioBlocks™ as the backbone to unlock technology-leadership also beyond the food category.

planetary’s fermentation unit in Aarberg, Switzerland

To support this growth and industrial scale-up, (and in addition to its previous funding rounds), planetary secured a CHF 1.8 million grant from Innosuisse, Switzerland’s innovation agency, under its Startup Innovation Project (SIP) grant scheme. The funding will help to maximize production at the Aarberg, Switzerland site, further scaling Swiss-based manufacturing to meet growing demand for affordable, tasty and sustainable alternatives to meat.

As further validation of this approach and the distinctive strength of their technology, planetary was selected as one of only 10 global winners of the 2025 WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) Global Award from over 780 applicants across 95 countries. The annual award, which comes on the heels of our recent Solar Impulse Efficient Solution label, recognizes planetary’s breakthrough in scalable industrial fermentation and strategic use of intellectual property to address global sustainability challenges.

“The recognition from Innosuisse, Solar Impulse Foundation and WIPO is a testament of our technology leadership in industrial biotechnology and our readiness to scale. These milestones show that we’re building robust, real-world industrial processes that transform how sustainable proteins reach the market.” says Prof. Dr. Ian Marison, planetary co-founder & CSO.

planetary will continue working with retailers, food manufacturers, and partners to advance affordable, sustainable protein solutions and build the regenerative bioeconomy.

About planetary

planetary is the bioeconomy’s industrial backbone. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, planetary operates the BioBlocks™ technology platform to enable large-scale fermentation production of food, materials, and other bio-based products. By turning main and low-value agricultural side-streams into high-value sustainable goods, planetary supports a circular, resource-efficient economy for the future.
BioBlocks™ and Libre® are registered trademarks of Planetary SA.

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Swiss foodtech startup GoNina has secured support from the Migros Pioneer Fund, marking a major new milestone in its mission to reduce food waste in Switzerland. Thanks to this partnership, GoNina will be able to further develop its AI-powered forecasting solution and expand into new cities.

The latest collaboration with the Migros Pioneer Fund paves the way for smarter and more sustainable food systems across Switzerland – powered by local businesses and cutting-edge technology.

At the heart of GoNina is a powerful, AI-driven forecasting tool. This model helps businesses – from independent cafés and bakeries to restaurants and national chains – predict daily demand with amazing precision and adjust production accordingly.

Smarter forecasting, less waste

By combining real-time data, location-specific variables, and internal company insights, GoNina helps to prevent overproduction before it happens – thereby reducing food waste at the source.

Now with the backing of the Migros Pioneer Fund, GoNina is accelerating the development and rollout of this technology, making it easier for food businesses of all sizes to operate more efficiently and sustainably.

Turning surplus into opportunity

Of course, not all surplus can be avoided. That’s where GoNina’s alternative solution comes in: through the GoNina app, leftover meals are offered as heavily discounted ‘lucky dip’ bags and are available for nearby consumers to collect.

The demand is clearly there: in the past 12 months, the GoNina app has seen 13,000 app downloads, with 1 in 10 users from Bern, despite the fact that the app has not officially launched in the region yet.

With the new funding, GoNina will officially go online in Bern – in partnership with well-known businesses like Bakery Bakery, TINYFISH, and Bonne Maman. Over the coming months, the company plans to grow this network of local partners – both in Bern and beyond.

Local action for a global challenge 

Food waste is a global issue. But by addressing it locally, GoNina has found an innovative way to tackle the crisis, empowering individuals and businesses to make an impact in their own communities. With its focus on AI-powered prevention and the redistribution of surplus meals, GoNina offers a holistic solution to one of the most urgent environmental challenges of our time.

About GoNina

GoNina was founded in August 2023 by Ferdinand von Hagen and Matthieu Ochsner and has been publicly available since February 2024. The name is inspired by the cooling weather phenomenon La Niña and symbolizes the goal of slowing global warming – one saved meal at a time.

Focused on the Swiss market, the GoNina platform combines AI-based demand forecasting with a flexible surplus marketplace. In its first year, GoNina attracted over 13,000 users, is active in several cantons of Switzerland, and continues to grow steadily.

With the support of the Migros Pioneer Fund, GoNina is ready for the next big step toward a more efficient and sustainable society.

Learn more at www.gonina.com

About the Migros Pioneer Fund

The Migros Pioneer Fund supports sustainable solutions to societal challenges in order to initiate systemic change toward a future-oriented society. Its impact-oriented funding approach combines financial support with active project development and risk management.

The fund is part of the Migros Group’s social commitment and has an annual budget of around 15 million Swiss francs. It is funded by companies within the Migros Group, such as Denner, Migros Bank, Migrol, migrolino, and Ex Libris.

Further information: www.migros-pionierfonds.ch

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Valley partner CleanGreens Solutions and the GreenLife Company, a leading agricultural innovator in the Middle East, have signed an agreement to expand their collaboration and build the world’s largest Aeroponics Greenhouse farm in Abdali, Kuwait.

Setting a new standard in sustainable farming

Following the success of its 7,500m² Aeroponics facility, GreenLife is scaling up its operations adding 16,500m² more of aeroponics system provider CleanGreens’ technology to reach an unprecedented scale. This project will seek to boost food security in the region and drastically reduce water and land consumption compared to traditional farming. Additionally, this demonstrates the CleanGreens system’s successful adaptation to harsh climates in the Middle East, allowing year-round production without interruption and delivering high-quality greens. 

“We’ve been using CleanGreens technology for nearly three years, two years in operations. We have got very positive, even impressive experience. We’ve learned and developed a lot, confirmed the business model and we have decided to expand our project to supply exceptional quality greens to our customers across the region. This technology is the future! I’m looking forward doing more together with CleanGreens,” said Adel Al Shamali, Chairman of GreenLife. 

The companies report that the project has validated the potential profitability of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) and related emerging technologies.

Swiss technology for the future of food 

CleanGreens’ patented technology allows for higher efficiency with fewer resources, reducing water use by up to 96% and eliminating pesticides, allowing ideal growing conditions for plants and predictable, high-value local product all year round at competitive price. This expansion further solidifies CleanGreens’ position as a global leader in precision agriculture. 

“We are proud to collaborate with GreenLife on this historic expansion. GreenLife is an amazing partner. They have done a tremendous job analyzing the market’s needs, operating the farm, validating the business model in the region. The upcoming 24,000m² aeroponics greenhouse will be our largest installation globally. It will reaffirm the expertise and commitment of CleanGreens’ team in transforming agriculture on a large scale. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with GreenLife with the goal of addressing the needs of the entire Gulf region,” highlighted Bruno Cheval, CEO of CleanGreens Solutions. 

About CleanGreens

CleanGreens Solutions is a Swiss B Corp, incorporated in 2013. The CleanGreens developed GREENOVA, a unique aeroponics farming system for greenhouses, featuring a patented irrigation method where a rolling robot sprays water and nutrients directly to the roots suspended in air. By reducing phytosanitary risks, increasing oxygenation, using zero pesticides, 96% less water than traditional farming, and notably less than hydroponics, this one-of-a-kind system uses mobile modules that allow for multi-harvesting of herbs, achieving higher yields with fewer resources. 

About GreenLife

GREEN LIFE Company is the first Aeroponic Farming solution in GCC founded by visionary investors in year 2021, to bolster food security by producing healthy, high-quality agricultural products. Green Life Company has achieved global (G.A.P) Fruit & Vegetables certification for Lettuce from SGS. This milestone marks Green Life Company as the first Farm in Kuwait to obtain this prestigious certification, setting a new benchmark for Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) in the region.

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