Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

Meet the Valley
2023-10-17 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Zurich) | Online event
“Meet The Valley” is a monthly virtual meet-up for anyone interested to find out more about Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley and the Swiss food ecosystem. You will get the chance to meet the SFNV team, tell us about your projects and ask us … anything! We recommend you choose to attend once at a time that fits your schedule and drop in by registration!
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is a nationwide initiative to develop, strengthen and promote food innovation in Switzerland and beyond. We address major challenges in food, agriculture, and nutrition by leveraging cutting-edge science and technology for a more sustainable future.
Why? You can get to know what the Valley does, why we exist, what we do and how we create value for our members. SFNV is all about collaboration! These sessions are also dedicated to answering YOUR questions. After a brief introduction the floor will be open to the participants for a Q&A, so come prepared!
Who? The sessions will be led by SFNV’s Managing Director – Christina Senn-Jakobsen, who is extremely passionate about food and innovation and is thrilled to meet you all.
When? “Meet the Valley” will be happening monthly, so if you can’t make it in the upcoming months – simply click on the “select a date” button and find the session that fits your schedule best.
Where? Sessions will be held via Zoom, here
Meeting ID: 889 5214 6897
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Got more questions? Join us, meet the team behind the Valley, share ideas and discuss interesting Food Ecosystem related topics. The meet-ups are free.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Your Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

Feeding the Future: Innovating Urban Food Systems
2023-10-24 17:00 - 20:00 | KLYBEQ Areal, Klybeckstrasse 191, Gebäude WKL-105, Basel, Basel Stadt, 4057, Switzerland
As cities continue to grow, it becomes crucial to ensure that citizens not only have adequate housing and public services but also access to safe and affordable food. Join Swissnex in San Francisco for an engaging event that unites diverse perspectives from Switzerland and the Bay Area, exploring the latest advancements and solutions for a more sustainable urban food system.

Alimentation durable : qu'y aura-t-il dans nos assiettes en 2050 ?
2023-10-26 17:45 - 19:15 | EPFL Rolex Learning Center, Rte Cantonale, Lausanne, 1015, Switzerland
Conférence de Marc Dufumier dans le cadre du cycle de conférences sur la durabilité de l’EPFL
Programme:
17:15 : Ouverture des portes
17:45 : Mots de bienvenue par Gisou van der Goot, Vice-présidente pour la transformation responsable
18:00 : Présentation par Marc Dufumier
18:30 : Table ronde avec:
– Marc Dufumier
– Gino Baudry, Collaborateur scientifique, Laboratoire d’économie urbaine et de l’environnement de l’EPFL
– Hélène Bougouin, Collaboratrice scientifique à l’Institut de recherche sur l’agriculture biologique
– Benoît Bathelemy, Maraîcher et membre de la Ferme de Bassenges
19:00 : Session de questions-réponses
19:15 : Apéritif networking
Marc Dufumier est agronome, professeur honoraire en agriculture comparée et développement agricole à l’AgroParisTech (Paris). Il est aussi membre du conseil scientifique de la Fondation pour la Nature et l’Homme (FNH) et a été président de Commerce équitable France jusque septembre 2020. Auteur de plusieurs ouvrages, Marc Dufumier a réalisé de nombreuses missions d’appui à des projets de développement agricole et rural dans les pays du Sud.

Food Day @ETH
2023-11-02 14:30 - 21:00 | Lausanne
ETH Zurich, Main Building, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich Register: https://bit.ly/foodday-2023-registration
At this year’s edition, we will focus on topic of engaging youth in food systems transformation. Young people are a powerful and motivated group of changemakers for healthy, sustainable food systems. The symposium will give young researchers and practitioners a chance to share their ideas and passion. Oral presentations from Center funded projects will highlight research on agri-culture, nutrition, and equitable livelihoods. All are then welcome to discuss at the networking post-er session, which highlights innovative research from across the food system.
Program
14:30 – 16:30 Afternoon Workshop Program

Unlocking the Potential of Precision Nutrition
Best Practices for the Science-Policy Interface
More than Cheese: Multifunctional Grasslands for
Ecosystem Services

16:30 – 17:00 Coffee Break & Poster Session, AudiMax Foyer

17:15 – 19:15 Plenary Session, AudiMax

Welcome & Introduction

Robert Finger, Professor of Agricultural Economics and Policy & World Food System Center Chair
Martijn Sonnevelt, World Food System Center Executive Director

Session: Nutrition for Sustainable Food with the Future Food Fellows

Lactate-fortified foods to improve muscle function? Eva Galle, Laboratory of Nutrition and Metabolic Epigenetics, ETH Zurich
The gut microbiome as a mediator of inter-individual differences Georg Aichinger, Laboratory of Toxicology, ETH Zurich
Reducing astringency perception of plant-based products Hanna Lesme, Institute of Materials, EPFL

Session: Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihoods

From the ground up: Lived experiences of informal workers driving Rwanda’s circular bioeconomy Mélanie Surchat, TdLab and Sustainable Agroecosystems Group, ETH Zurich
Economics of herbicide-free production – The case of Swiss winter wheat Eileen Ziehmann, Agricultural Economics and Policy Group, ETH Zurich

Discussion: Empowering Food System Actors to Accel- erate Transformation

Shun Hei Lee, Youth Delegate to World Food Forum
Laura Nyström, Professor of Food Biochemistry, ETH Zurich
Anik Thaler, Founder of fabas

19:15 – 21:00 Networking Poster Session with Reception

JOINT EVENT AT HES-SO VALAIS/WALLIS
2023-11-09 13:30 - 17:00 | HES-SO Valais/Wallis, Rue de l'Industrie 19, Sion, Valais, 1950, Switzerland
On 9 November, prepare for an exceptional day at the HES-SO Valais/Wallis. This event, co-organized with our partner Star’Terre, invites you to explore the horizons of education and innovation.
Throughout the afternoon, discover a program packed with knowledge and discoveries. Fascinating presentations of academic programs and current research will take you to the heart of technological and scientific advances.
A tour of the facilities, including the Analytical Chemistry Platform, the Pilot Plant, and the Sensory and Prototyping Kitchen, will immerse you in science, technology, and creativity. You will discover how these spaces contribute to innovation daily.
The event will culminate in company testimonials, offering a glimpse into the professional world and the real challenges industry players face. The day will close with a convivial aperitif, a perfect opportunity to discuss, network, and extend inspiring conversations.
Join us on 9 November for a day of discovery, learning, and sharing at the HES-SO Valais/Wallis. It’s a chance to broaden your horizons and connect with minds as curious as your own.

2024 Bootcamp Future of Food in Brazil - Info day
2023-11-09 15:00 - 17:00 | Lausanne
We’re thrilled to invite you to join us at the upcoming info session about the 2024 Bootcamp in Brazil. This session will take place in Bern on November 9, 2023, from 3:00-5:00 pm. Please note that we will communicate the exact venue location in Bern later, and you are welcome to fill in the registration form below if you would like to participate.
Registration form: https://forms.gle/sLaKnQWoz7JV3iaq8
About the 2024 Bootcamp in Brazil:
The Bootcamp Future of Food will welcome Swiss FoodTech Startups, Food Researchers and Specialists, and FoodTech Ecosystems/Organizations to join a two-week program in Brazil. The Program will provide connections with Brazilian ecosystems, research centers, mentors, and experts from the sector, meetings with potential customers and partners, as well as the opportunity to pitch their project to a group of AgriFood investors.
Starting on April 8th and closing on April 18th, the program will integrate all sorts of interactions with the ecosystem and have the possibility to participate in relevant innovation events (Anuga Select Brazil, 9-11 April; WebSummit Rio, 15-18 April)

When: 08-18 April 2024
Where: São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro
Who: Swiss FoodTech startups (Regenerative Agriculture, Alternative Proteins, Precision Fermentation)
Why: Validating the business possibilities in the Brazilian market. Exploring the Brazilian ecosystem.
How: Swissnex covers all costs except flight to and from Brazil. Application deadline 30.11.2023.
More info: Landing page of Swissnex

Meet the Valley
2023-11-21 08:30 - 09:30 | Online event
“Meet The Valley” is a monthly virtual meet-up for anyone interested to find out more about Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley and the Swiss food ecosystem. You will get the chance to meet the SFNV team, tell us about your projects and ask us … anything! We recommend you choose to attend once at a time that fits your schedule and drop in by registration!
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is a nationwide initiative to develop, strengthen and promote food innovation in Switzerland and beyond. We address major challenges in food, agriculture, and nutrition by leveraging cutting-edge science and technology for a more sustainable future.
Why? You can get to know what the Valley does, why we exist, what we do and how we create value for our members. SFNV is all about collaboration! These sessions are also dedicated to answering YOUR questions. After a brief introduction the floor will be open to the participants for a Q&A, so come prepared!
Who? The sessions will be led by SFNV’s Managing Director – Christina Senn-Jakobsen, who is extremely passionate about food and innovation and is thrilled to meet you all.
When? “Meet the Valley” will be happening monthly, so if you can’t make it in the upcoming months – simply click on the “select a date” button and find the session that fits your schedule best.
Where? Sessions will be held via Zoom, here
Meeting ID: 874 4954 5637
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Got more questions? Join us, meet the team behind the Valley, share ideas and discuss interesting Food Ecosystem related topics. The meet-ups are free.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Your Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

A unifying and friendly event to celebrate the end of 2023
2023-11-22 13:30 - 19:00 | Domaine Notre-Dame de la Route, Chemin des Eaux Vives 17, Villars-sur-Glâne, Fribourg, 1752, Switzerland
The Cluster Food & Nutrition and SVIAL-ASIAT invite you to an exciting afternoon at Domaine Notre-Dame de la Route!
Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to:
• Meet the new members who have joined the Cluster Food & Nutrition in recent months, and they will introduce themselves with a 3-minute pitch
• Discover Domaine Notre-Dame de la Route, an oasis of tranquility in the heart of the Fribourg area where professional reintegration goes hand in hand with respect for nature
• Understand how existing science can debunk myths and support companies in developing and highlighting their contributions in the fields of nutrition and sustainability
• Network with members of the Cluster Food & Nutrition and SVIAL-ASIAT during a friendly aperitif
Registration deadline: November 15, 2023
We look forward to welcoming many of you to this event, which will bring together a diverse range of stakeholders in the agri-food ecosystem.

SWISS IMPACT FORUM 2023
2023-11-23 08:00 - 18:00 | Eventfabrik Bern, Von Roll, Fabrikstrasse 12, 3012 Bern, Switzerland, Bern, Bern, 3012, Switzerland
The SWISS IMPACT FORUM is an annual forum on the renewable economy and systemic change, supported by the Swiss Confederation and various business partners. It connects the entire B Lab ecosystem, our partner organizations, as well as inspiring experts, and provides national visibility to Swiss business actors who are committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda.
This year’s forum goes by the theme Em:Powering Impactful Change, and promises collaborations on policy change that enable businesses to increase their impact. Our captivating best practice examples feature case studies, dynamic breakout sessions, and comprehensive workshops designed to demonstrate the most effective methods for attaining sustainability.

Partners' Quarterly Meet Up Q4
2023-12-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Online event
Save the date for SFNV Q4 Partners’ Quarterly online meeting. An event opportunity to advance member collaborations and exchange with SFNV team and partners. We facilitate this session to advance knowledge sharing across the food ecosystem and to spotlight the quarter that we have just had.
What’s Cooking in the Valley?
The answer to that question and more will be covered in the Partners’ Quarterly meeting. During the session, our partners will get to know more about what other ecosystem actors are working on, explore how they can offer support, and relevant industry news bulletins and find out what the SFNV core team is planning for the year.
Invitations for the fourth partners’ quarterly event of the year will be sent out to all partners directly so save the date!
Any questions? Email Maëlle on info@sfnv.ch
More information coming soon!
Your SFNV Team

Meet the Valley
2023-12-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Online event
“Meet The Valley” is a monthly virtual meet-up for anyone interested to find out more about Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley and the Swiss food ecosystem. You will get the chance to meet the SFNV team, tell us about your projects and ask us … anything! We recommend you choose to attend once at a time that fits your schedule and drop in by registration!
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is a nationwide initiative to develop, strengthen and promote food innovation in Switzerland and beyond. We address major challenges in food, agriculture, and nutrition by leveraging cutting-edge science and technology for a more sustainable future.
Why? You can get to know what the Valley does, why we exist, what we do and how we create value for our members. SFNV is all about collaboration! These sessions are also dedicated to answering YOUR questions. After a brief introduction the floor will be open to the participants for a Q&A, so come prepared!
Who? The sessions will be led by SFNV’s Managing Director – Christina Senn-Jakobsen, who is extremely passionate about food and innovation and is thrilled to meet you all.
When? “Meet the Valley” will be happening monthly, so if you can’t make it in the upcoming months – simply click on the “select a date” button and find the session that fits your schedule best.
Where? Sessions will be held via Zoom, here
Meeting ID: 836 8881 7885
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Got more questions? Join us, meet the team behind the Valley, share ideas and discuss interesting Food Ecosystem related topics. The meet-ups are free.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Your Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

SFNV Valley After Hours co-hosted by COOS
2023-12-14 16:30 - 19:30 | Roots, Chem. de l'Ancienne Poste 4, Blûche, Crans-Montana , 3975, Switzerland
This time, The Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is going deeper into the valley. By embarking on a journey down the valley and up the mountain towards the picturesque heights of Crans-Montana, to be precise. We invite you to join us for an interactive and inspiring afterwork at Les Roches’ restaurant Roots in Blûche. This gathering is dedicated to the challenges we often face when implementing change, the opportunities that come with it and the collaborations that make it happen.
The event seeks to spark conversation, provide practical insights, and explore how we can create momentum for all stakeholders to be part of the change the industry needs together. This event is part of the « Le Pouvoir de l’assiette », also called « The Power of the Plate » project, run by our Valley partner COOS Change Agency, together with the Association des Communes de Crans-Montana. The goal of the project is to reduce our environmental impact related to food by creating a framework that includes collective actions, collaboration and communication.
Agenda:
16:30-16:45 – Arrival & registration
16:45-16:55 – Welcome drinks & opening speech
16:55-17:20 – Case 1: May Maéva, Co-founder and Managing Director at COOS Change Agency
17:20-17:45 – Case 2: Noélie Gabioud, Account Manager at Kitro
17:45-18:10 – Case 3: Thierry Lakermance, Executive Chef at Les Roches Crans-Montana
18:10-19:30 – Networking & apéro, farm-to-table experience with a curated selection of local and sustainably sourced food.

Meet the Valley
2024-01-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Online event
“Meet The Valley” is a monthly virtual meet-up for anyone interested to find out more about Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley and the Swiss food ecosystem. You will get the chance to meet the SFNV team, tell us about your projects and ask us … anything! We recommend you choose to attend once at a time that fits your schedule and drop in by registration!
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is a nationwide initiative to develop, strengthen and promote food innovation in Switzerland and beyond. We address major challenges in food, agriculture, and nutrition by leveraging cutting-edge science and technology for a more sustainable future.
Why? You can get to know what the Valley does, why we exist, what we do and how we create value for our members. SFNV is all about collaboration! These sessions are also dedicated to answering YOUR questions. After a brief introduction the floor will be open to the participants for a Q&A, so come prepared!
Who? The sessions will be led by SFNV’s Managing Director – Christina Senn-Jakobsen, who is extremely passionate about food and innovation and is thrilled to meet you all.
When? “Meet the Valley” will be happening monthly, so if you can’t make it in the upcoming months – simply click on the “select a date” button and find the session that fits your schedule best.
Where? Sessions will be held via Zoom, here
Meeting ID: 892 4584 7822
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Got more questions? Join us, meet the team behind the Valley, share ideas and discuss interesting Food Ecosystem related topics. The meet-ups are free.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Your Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

SFNV Communications Roundtable
2024-01-23 10:00 | Lausanne
Communication is a key part of what we do here in the Valley. By sharing partners’ news and stories, we don’t only showcase what Switzerland has to offer as a scale-up nation. We’re also better positioned to spot and exploit synergies between our work and projects.
This year’s roundtable event will bring together all Valley communication leads to review what we achieved together in 2024, explore what worked well and what we could do differently in the year ahead.
10:00 Coffee and networking
10:30 Opening words and round of introductions | Christina Senn-Jakobsen, Managing Director, SFNV
10:40 Our plans for 2024 | Laura Robinson, Comms Lead, SFNV
10:55 Roundtable discussion | All particpants
11:20 Next steps
11:30 Pain ou chocolat? (optional opportunity to chat through common challenges and new ideas with fellow comms colleagues)
12:30 Networking lunch
This will be a hybrid event, with attendees choosing to attend in person in Lausanne or dial in via Zoom. All SFNV comms leads will receive an email invite with the venue and joining information. If you have any questions about the session, you can reach out to Laura, SFNV’s Comms lead at news@sfnv.ch.

Open Exploration About Resource Efficiency – Workshop
2024-02-06 13:00 - 18:00 | INNOSpace Bern, Gurtenbrauerei 31, Köniz, 3084, Switzerland
The transformation of the agro-food system needs a space to create opportunities, incubate ideas, and develop radical solutions. Welcome to the Innovation Booster Swiss Food Ecosystems – Open Exploration Workshop. #Swissinnovationbooster is a program powered by @Innosuisse.
Join us for a transformative experience at our upcoming Open Exploration Workshop on February 6, 2024, and dive into the Heart of Change: How to nurture crazy ideas for wicked problems building future scenarios for which to act today!
Our food system is in desperate need of a makeover, and YOU can be the catalyst for transformation! Join us in an exhilarating workshop where we tackle the challenges head-on and cultivate ingenious solutions for a planet-friendly future.
What to Expect:
• Explore signals pointing towards resource efficiency.
• Uncover the obstacles hindering progress today.
• Deep dive into the complexities of our agro-food system.
• Engage with open-innovation experts guiding you through the challenges mapping.
• Craft opportunity statements paving the way for radical solutions and ideas.
Why Attend? Connect with a vibrant, multidisciplinary community passionate about
reshaping our food landscape. Gain profound insights into hurdles, their origins, and their profound impacts.
Your Chance to Shine: Participation opens doors to submit your groundbreaking ideas! Receive incubation coaching and a CHF 5,000.- voucher to develop your concept. Pitch it to an expert panel and stand a chance to secure up to CHF 30,000.- to bring your vision to life.
The workshops are the ticket for idea incubation and project submission of this Innovation Booster. (Participation in the workshop, of at least one member of the submitting team, is mandatory for grant reception)
Don’t miss the chance to shape the future of our food system. Together, let’s sow the seeds of innovation!
A reservation fee of CHF 100,- per person is asked at registration. This will be refunded after participation.

Meet the Valley
2024-02-20 08:30 - 09:30, 2024-03-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-04-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Online event
“Meet The Valley” is a monthly virtual meet-up for anyone interested to find out more about Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley and the Swiss food ecosystem. You will get the chance to meet the SFNV team, tell us about your projects and ask us … anything! We recommend you choose to attend once at a time that fits your schedule and drop in by registration!
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is a nationwide initiative to develop, strengthen and promote food innovation in Switzerland and beyond. We address major challenges in food, agriculture, and nutrition by leveraging cutting-edge science and technology for a more sustainable future.
Why? You can get to know what the Valley does, why we exist, what we do and how we create value for our members. SFNV is all about collaboration! These sessions are also dedicated to answering YOUR questions. After a brief introduction the floor will be open to the participants for a Q&A, so come prepared!
Who? The sessions will be led by SFNV’s Managing Director – Christina Senn-Jakobsen, who is extremely passionate about food and innovation and is thrilled to meet you all.
When? “Meet the Valley” will be happening monthly, so if you can’t make it in the upcoming months – simply click on the “select a date” button and find the session that fits your schedule best.
Where? Sessions will be held via Zoom, here
Got more questions? Join us, meet the team behind the Valley, share ideas and discuss interesting Food Ecosystem related topics. The meet-ups are free.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Your Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

SFNV Startup Roundtable
2024-02-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Lausanne
Our startup roundtable is a great opportunity to share what support you’d like to receive from the Valley community and explore how you can contribute to our development and influence our work.
Invites will be sent out to all Valley startups soon.

planted x rrreefs Fundraising Event
2024-02-27 17:00 - 21:00 | Lausanne
About this experience
Planted has set itself the goal of making plant-based nutrition as tasty and simple as possible in order to reduce the negative impact of the animal-based meat industry. So far, we have been able to save over 2 million land animals. But a lot needs to be done underwater too!
Therefore go with rrreefs together on board and invite you to an exclusive fundraising event.
The ETH Spin-Off rrreefs uses 3D-printed modular reef systems to create new habitats in the sea and regenerate damaged coral reefs. The four-member founding team of marine biologists, an artist and a political scientist has set itself the goal of restoring one percent of all coral reefs on the coasts over the next ten years.
You can expect an evening with insights into the world of rrreefs’ vision, a video presentation of their current projects in the Philippines and stories about their successes. The event not only serves to support the company’s mission but also provides an opportunity to get to know the people behind the projects personally and to save the world with like-minded people.
Event, February 27, 2024:
17.00 hrs: Opening with a welcome aperitif
18.00 hrs: Lecture by the rrreefs with project presentation “Philippines” and Q&A
19.00 hrs: Dinner from the planted, food truck, networking, and Planted production tour
approx. 21.00, end of the event
Together we can make a contribution to driving innovation, social commitment and sustainable development – on land and in the water.
We look forward to seeing you!
Ticket price CHF 46.00 (Lecture rrreefs, production tour of Planted, 1 drink and a snack and a dish from the food truck)
Planted donates half of the ticket price directly to rrreefs.
The event will be held in D/E.
Home – rrreefs

Sustainable protein: driving impact at scale
2024-03-04 12:30 - 13:30 | Online event
SFNV Impact Forums are one-hour online seminars featuring Swiss and international experts that delve into the topics behind our Impact Platforms.
Why attend?
In just 60 minutes you’ll hear the latest insights from four expert speakers and then share knowledge and explore synergies with other attendees in our quick-fire Q&A session.
What?
From production to consumption, we’ll delve into how policy interventions, collaboration and the latest innovations can help us tackle bottlenecks, respond to emerging consumer needs and ensure that we all have access to affordable and sustainable choices.
Who?
The session will be led by Dr Marta Antonelli, SFNV’s Head of Impact Platforms, a passionate advocate for food system sustainability. She’ll be joined by four exciting expert speakers from the Valley ecosystem:

Kesso Gabrielle van Zutphen-Küffer, Director of Science, Sight and Life
Dr. David Hunt, Research Support Manager, Good Food Institute
Petra Klassen Wigger, Global Senior Scientific Advisor R&D, Nestlé
Eliana Zamprogna, Founder and CEO, Yumame Foods AG

Would you like to join us?
Click the link below to join the Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86880077037?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 868 8007 7037
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Can’t make it this time? We’ll be organising Impact Forums throughout 2024. Keep an eye on the Valley event calendar and Linkedin or tell us about the topics you’re interested in and we’ll be in touch as soon as the events are scheduled in!

Future of Eating: Personalized Nutrition in Health and Restaurant Industry
2024-03-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Webinar
The Future of Eating: Personalized Nutrition in Health and Restaurant Industry webinar.
Meet the panel
Denis Pfeiffer, physician and President of Lifestyle Medicine Society Switzerland. He has extensive knowledge of the health and nutrition sectors and is ready to share the intersection of medicine and personalized nutrition with you.
Sophie Hanessian, CEO of Vege’tables Sàrl Smart Food Consulting, will provide insights into the importance of engaging society from a very young age in the topic of nutrition. Listen to her expertise in smart food choices. She will be talking about taste, environment, and sustainability.
Claudia Hilti, co-founder of Nuuro and former restaurant owner, will showcase how the food service sector can easily be part of the personalized nutrition movement.

Sustainably Nourishing Tomorrow: A Collaborative Approach for Global Impact
2024-03-06 16:30 - 18:00 | Online event
Branchfood and Greater Zurich Area are excited to delve into the intricate dynamics of the global food industry at our forthcoming webinar.
In a world grappling with complex challenges such as environmental concerns, supply chain disruptions, demographic shifts, and food insecurity, the demand for sustainable solutions has reached unprecedented heights. This webinar will provide an inside look into cutting-edge initiatives adopted by trailblazing corporations. These initiatives not only enable them to adapt to industry changes but also position them as leaders driving impactful change.
Corporate leaders, agri-food innovators, and investors are invited to join us for a deep dive into the strategies employed by industry leaders for innovation and sustainability. This is not just a passive viewing experience; it’s a chance for you to actively explore collaborative opportunities. By aligning your interests with consumer demands, you can play a pivotal role in advancing long-term sustainability.
Our webinar aims to provide valuable insights into the current state of the global food industry, addressing shifting consumer needs, emerging packaging trends, collaboration opportunities, and innovative approaches to overcome industry challenges. With a particular focus on fostering cross-industry and cross-border collaboration, we will uncover how leading companies and government agencies are spearheading transformative change.
Speakers
Annette Herz – Moderator, Strategic Advisor, Branchfood; Partner, Compass Marketing
Milo Baker, Director West Coast, Greater Zurich Area
Tobias Gunzenhauser, Founder and CEO, YAMO
Pascal Bieri, Co-founder, Planted
Stephan Schuele, Head of Product Management, Syntegon
To be announced, SIG
Join us in shaping the future of sustainable practices and innovation in the global food industry: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/branchfood-and-gza-present-sustainably-nourishing-tomorrow-tickets-823812664857?aff=GZA

Sustainable Food Systems
2024-03-07 13:30 - 19:00 | Asilo Ciani, Viale Carlo Cattaneo 5, Lugano, Ticino, 6900
Reaching sustainable food systems is a challenge for all the players along the value chain from food production to food consumption. Technological innovation can support companies in their appropriate use of water, energy and packaging materials and in reducing, monitoring, managing, recycling and upscaling waste as well as using alternative sources and technologies of food production.
This event proposes to ask the right questions about the sustainability of the agrifood system through the use of limited, reusable or recyclable resources, the decrease and valorization of waste and alternative food production.

Be inspired by players who have successfully taken the step of innovation
Connect in a targeted manner to potential innovation partners
Be challenged and motivated during participatory discussions, workshops, speed-dating and exhibitions, all complemented by a creative cocktail

Read more & register here

Agenda

Part 1

09:00

Coffee and networking

09:30

Welcome & Introductions
Planetary boundaries and the role of Switzerland
Christina Senn-Jakobsen, Managing Director – Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley
Jean-Philippe Devaux, Vice-President – Berninvest

09:40

Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley – “Project Matterhorn”
The project at a glance: ambition and vision
Christian Nils Schwab, Executive Director, Integrative Food & Nutrition Centre – EPFL

09:45

Understanding Cultured Food
Data Trends, enabling technologies
Carlotte Lucas, Corporate Engagement Manager – GFI

10:00

State of Play Switzerland: an overview
Mapping cultured food actors in Switzerland
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

10:10

Understanding readiness, challenges, and opportunities (Part I )
State of Play
– Producers: Yannick Gächter, CEO – The Cultured Hub
– Academia: Christine Trautmann – ETH
– Startups: Tomas Turner, CEO – Cultivated Bioscience
– Investor’s voice – Ismael Huber, Analyst – Redalpine Venture Partners
I
Interactive session

11:00

Coffee break

11:10

Understanding readiness, challenges, and opportunities (Part II )
State of Play
– Citizens’ voice – Wilbert Sybesma, Founder – Microbiome Solutions & Lecturer Food Biotechnology EPFL
– Swiss policy: Nathalie Schneuwly, Paralegal, MAS Excellence in Food – Food Lex AG
– Nature’s voice – Adrian Hirt, Founder – Alphahirt
– Contract manufacturing: David Brandes, CEO & Co-founder – Planetary Group
I
Interactive session

11:55

Global view
– Sandhya Sriram, CEO & Co-founder, Shiok meats & Gaia Foods
– George Peppou, Founder & CEO – Vow Food

12:10

Open mic discussion
Final remarks & next steps

12:30.

Networking lunch

Part 2

13:30 – 15:00

SFNV Action Forum: Valley Partners only

planted.opensaturday
2024-03-09 | Lausanne
About this experience
(Tickets can only be purchased in Switzerland)
Would you like to take a look behind the scenes at Planted and see where plant-based proteins are turned into delicious, sustainable and healthy planted.kebab, planted.chicken and co? On our planted.opensaturday on 09.03.24, we will open our doors to production in the glass house and show you more exciting insights into the topic of sustainable food.
You and your loved ones can look forward to mixing your own marinades for your favorite meat, delicious planted dishes, a sustainability corner and much more! An instructive and delicious day for young and old.
We look forward to seeing you!
Saturday package adults:
CHF 40.00 (planted.experience incl. 1 plate at the Hiltl buffet, as well as mixing your own marinade)
approx. 2.5 hours (planted.experience approx. 1.5 hours, marinade mixing and individual Z’Mittag approx. 1 hour)
Saturday package kids:
CHF 20.00 (planted.experience incl. 1 plate at the Hiltl buffet)
approx. 2.5 hours (planted.experience approx. 1.5 hours, marinade mixing and individual Z’Mittag approx. 1 hour)

Joint Event Cluster Food & Nutrition x IT Valley
2024-03-12 13:30 - 18:00 | L’Atelier, Pl. de Notre Dame 16, Fribourg, 1700, Switzerland
On March 12, join us for an immersive afternoon at L’Atelier (formerly the Gutenberg Museum), where the convergence of food and IT will come to life at our event in close collaboration with IT Valley.
The Food & Nutrition Cluster, working in the agri-food sector since 2015, has established itself as a regional and national networking platform. Its mission, rooted in sustainability and innovation, aims to strengthen collaboration between players in the agri-food ecosystem. IT Valley, for its part, federates information and communication technology professionals. By promoting the exchange of knowledge and skills, the association boosts the competitiveness of regional SMEs and encourages the transfer of knowledge between academic and business circles.
From 1:30pm, immerse yourself in a captivating experience with a warm welcome and introductory words, illustrating our shared commitment to creating a strong, sustainable and innovative ecosystem. The day will revolve around carefully thought-out activities, offering a glimpse of the new faces of the Food Cluster through dynamic pitches.
Engage in a round-table discussion dedicated to digitalization in the agri-food sector, exploring the opportunities offered by this convergence. The coffee break will be a privileged moment to exchange ideas and forge links with the players present. The second half of the afternoon will highlight an IT project in the agri-food sector, bringing together academic and industrial skills.
IT Valley members will then share their expertise through 3-minute pitches, unveiling their innovative projects. Finally, round off this enriching day with a networking aperitif, while discovering the exhibition by artist Julien Kolly, establishing a captivating link with digital art.
Our event is more than just a get-together. It’s an opportunity to create synergies, foster innovation and build lasting relationships between the worlds of agrifood and IT. Come and share your ideas, explore new perspectives and contribute to the emergence of a promising agri-food and technological future. We look forward to welcoming you to a day of collaboration, goodwill and discovery.

Partners’ Quarterly Meet Up Q1
2024-03-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Lausanne
Save the date for SFNV Q1 Partners’ Quarterly online meeting. An event opportunity to advance member collaborations and exchange with the SFNV team and partners. We facilitate this session to advance knowledge sharing across the food ecosystem and to spotlight the quarter that we have just had.
What’s Cooking in the Valley?
The answer to that question and more will be covered in the Partners’ Quarterly meeting. During the session, our partners will get to know more about what other ecosystem actors are working on, explore how they can offer support and relevant industry news bulletins and find out what the SFNV core team is planning for the year.
Invitations for this event will be sent out to all partners directly, so save the date!
Any questions? Email Maëlle on info@sfnv.ch
More information is coming soon!
Your SFNV Team

FUTURE FOOD P-ACT
2024-04-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Zollhaus, Zollstrasse 121, Stadtkreis 5 Industriequartier, Zürich, 8005
The Innovation Boosters Swiss Food Ecosystems and Future Food Farming, powered by Innosuisse, invite you to connect and collaborate on transformative solutions during a visionary journey into the world of agricultural and food systems. Stakeholders from farmers to citizens will have the opportunity to fund exploratory projects up to 39,000 CHF.
Representatives from agriculture, industry, trade, academic partners, cantons, municipalities, citizens, and the next generation will come together to shape a diverse, resilient, and sustainable future of food.
At the heart of Future Food P-Act lies bridging – between the present and the future, among different interest groups, and between challenges, ideas, and actions.
The event will be conducted in German, with English available for group work.
Agenda:
• 09:00 Opening
• 10:00 Observation of the Swiss Agro-Food System, presented by the Annundpfirsich Theater
• 11:00 Crafting Future Scenarios of the Food System with Kühne Wicki
• 12:30 Lunch Break
• 14:00 Workshop: Understanding Hurdles and Formulating Solutions
• 16:00 Networking Apéro

SFNV Impact Forum: Food Systems 4.0
2024-04-15 12:30 - 13:30 | Online event
SFNV Impact Forums are one-hour online seminars featuring Swiss and international experts that delve into the topics behind our Impact Platforms.
Why attend?
In just 60 minutes you’ll hear the latest insights from four expert speakers and then share knowledge and explore synergies with other attendees in our quick-fire Q&A session.
What?
Together, we’ll explore how artificial intelligence can impact productivity, efficiency and transparency at all stages of the food value chain and find out more about some exciting Swiss and international innovations in this space.
Who?
The session will be led by Dr Marta Antonelli, SFNV’s Head of Impact Platforms, a passionate advocate for food system sustainability. She’ll be joined by four exciting expert speakers from the Valley ecosystem:

Matthias Zwingli, CEO & Founder, Connect AI
Matthias Graeber, Head of Data Science, Bühler
Mateja Kramar, Swiss Red Teaming Manager, Agri-Food Sustainability Expert, ETH AI Center
Christopher Keim, Head of Process Automation, Food Brewer
Patrick Albrecht, Co-Founder & CEO, Fruitful AI

Would you like to join us?
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 851 7619 1694Passcode: [REDACTED]
Can’t make it this time? We’ll be organising Impact Forums throughout 2024. Keep an eye on the Valley event calendar and LinkedIn or tell us about the topics you’re interested in and we’ll be in touch as soon as the events are scheduled in!

Open Exploration Workshop - Basel
2024-04-22 13:00 - 18:00 | Markthalle Basel, Steinentorberg 20, Basel, 4051
The Innovation Booster Future Food Farming, supported by Innosuisse, invites individuals to network and develop transformative solutions together. Stakeholders, from farmers to citizens, collaborate creatively and have the opportunity to finance initial exploration projects up to 39,000 CHF.
Together, we aim to identify obstacles preventing us from supplying more locally.
Representatives from agriculture, processing industries, commerce, academic partners, cantons, municipalities, citizens, and the next generation will come together to create a diverse, resilient, and sustainable food future.
Through collaboration, we will:
* Identify obstacles and issues hindering progress today.
* Better understand the complexity of our agri-food system.
* Gain insight into challenges and their stakeholders.
* Draft opportunity statements that pave the way for radical, values-based solutions.
Why participate?
* Join a vibrant, multidisciplinary community passionately reshaping our food landscape.
* Gain a comprehensive understanding of relevant obstacles and their profound impact.
* Find suitable partners for innovation projects and secure funding.
This event is organized in collaboration with Markthalle Basel and Lebensmittel Netzwerk Basel
