Meet our Valley Partners

Our Valley Partners are the lifeblood of SFNV’s activities.

From startups and SMEs through governments, academic and research institutions to global corporates – any organisation with a strong presence in the Swiss market and a commitment to driving innovation in food is welcome to apply.

Check out our Directory of Valley partners below or click on the button below to take a look at an at-a-glance overview.

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ADIENNE Pharma&Biotech

An integrated biopharmaceutical group of companies based in Lugano.

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ADM

A leader in global nutrition who unlocks the power of nature to create ingredients and flavors for food and beverage products

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Aero41

AI-driven flight control system for a continuous innovation in ecofriendly & smart crop protection

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Agilery

Your one-stop food manufacturer – driving food innovation to catalyse the positive change in our food system

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AgriCo

A site dedicated to innovation in the food industry

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Agrinorm

Intelligent quality management for fresh produce

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Agropôle

A unique campus dedicated to the sustainable food of tomorrow.

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Agroscope

The Swiss center of excellence for agricultural research.

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AgroSustain

A one-stop-shop solution for biological plant protection

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ALDI SUISSE

A Swiss retailer driven by the values of simplicity, responsibility and reliability.

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Algorigin

The biggest range of food supplements entirely made from algae.

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Allcook

The first artisanal quality meal delivery service on subscription in Switzerland.

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Alliance Consulting

Specialised in Executive search and recruiting Top & Middle Management Talents by directly approaching them

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ALLSUPPS

Game Changing Supplements

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Antidot

The new generation of high-quality, plant-based, healthy beverages with the mission of ‘Bringing the Power of Plants and Micro-Nutrition to daily life 🌱

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askEarth

Specialise in the novel EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for all international companies importing wood, coffee, cacao, rubber, palm oil or soy into Europe.

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Atinary Technologies

Market-leading machine learning solutions to accelerate R&D and innovation of advanced materials and molecules by orders of magnitude.

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Authena

Leading product authenticity and traceability as a service platform.

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Axino

Leading supplier of smart retail and cold-chain solutions

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B’ZEOS

Unlocking the power of seaweed to develop novel bio-based packaging materials.

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BlueYou

Blueyou is shaping socially inclusive, planet-friendly seafood supply chains.

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BusinessIn

Connecting actors of innovation

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Bühler

Every day, billions of people use Bühler technologies to satisfy their basic needs for food, mobility, or communication.

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CleanGreens Solutions

Aeroponic system for greenhouses – for agriculture with no environmental impact
and high-quality produce.

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Cluster Food & Nutrition

Share, create, innovate. Together

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Connie’s Kitchen

On a mission to reinvent everyday family foods by packing them with only good stuff.

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COOS Change Agency

A research and design lab on a mission to change the food system for the better.

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Crokeo

Home delivery of dog and cat food in Switzerland.

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Cultivated Biosciences

Creamy. Dairy-free. Indulgence.

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dsm-firmenich

We are dsm-firmenich – innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty. We bring progress to life by combining the essential.

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Eat by Alex

We are here to prove that eating nourishing food using whole food plants can be simple and delicious.

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Ecocascara

Transforming the by-products of coffee farming into healthy beverages

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Ecorobotix

Innovating, energy-saving farming machines

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EcoCook

The first reliable restaurant’s sustainability level certification program and consumer decision-making tool in the world.

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Ecuacao

Premium Cocoa Beans from Ecuador.

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EEat

A tool that helps restaurant owners to comply with hygiene standards

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EggField

Science-driven protein company focusing on egg alternatives and helping gastronomy and industry to plant-based growth.

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EHL- Hospitality Business School

The global reference in education, innovation and consulting for the hospitality and service sector.

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Embion Technologies

Platform industrial biomass processing technology for nutrition, pharma, cosmetics applications and more

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Emotion Food Compay

Technological food solutions to improve daily lives of people suffering from mastication and swallowing disorders (dysphagia)

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EPFL

Europe’s most cosmopolitan technical university. An engineering college active in education and research

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ERIDIA

Offers solutions to accelerate the development of the cellular agriculture and fermentation market.

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esmë

Developed a unique steam extraction method of fruits to flavour beverages naturally, with a unique taste and less sugar.

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ETH Zürich

Paving the way in a complex world

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Étude Rodin

Assisting companies in the food and plant industries by offering support, services, and collaborative partnerships to foster their growth.

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Fabas

Fabas is developing a novel plant-based ingredient to produce the NextGen of plant-based food.

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Falconum

A development and construction company whose goal is to create innovative solutions for our community in food production.

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farmer connect

An innovative supply chain technology provider, driven to empower and grow the entire supply chain.

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Food Brewer

Develops resources for the food industry using cultivated plant cells – cocoa, coffee, nuts and berries.

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FOOD2050

It’s time to revolutionize the food system.

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FoodHack

A Global FoodTech Community active in 40+ cities.

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FoodYoung

A Swiss-American consumer food innovation company on a mission to transform the food system.

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Founder Institute

The #1 place in the world to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses.

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Fountain

Instant refreshments without the plastic waste.

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Fredag

Manufacturer of poultry and plant-based convenience products for retail and food service.

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FrugalTec

Enable people to harvest their own healthy and fresh food with their vertical garden.

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Fruitful AI

Growth monitoring and optimization for controlled environment agriculture

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Futopedia Consulting

Providing recommendations on due diligence for innovation projects related to the biosphere economy

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Future Food Solutions

A new way of sourcing and procuring alternative proteins for sustainably produced food.

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Gamaya

Digital agriculture solutions powered by remote sensing and artificial intelligence

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Gene Predictis

A pioneering Swiss company dedicated to precision nutrition.

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Genknowme

Personalized, epigenetic-based measurements of biological age and the impact of different lifestyles on DNA

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Givaudan

A global leader in fragrance & beauty and taste & wellbeing.

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Gramont

The leading SAP consulting company for Product Lifecycle Management, Regulatory Compliance and Master Data Management.

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GreenState

Smart Modular and Vertical Farming

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Haelixa

DNA based product marking and tracing solution for full supply chain transparency, from producer to retail.

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Healthy Meal

Propose fresh delivery meals in sous-vide packaging for better conservation in Switzerland.

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Helbling Technik

A leader in technological innovation and engineering for food and beverage systems.

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HES-SO Valais-Wallis

Etudier et innover en Valais pour atteindre les sommets !

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Hexafed

Drives change in the agrifood system by upcycling side-streams to produce raw materials in a sustainable and circular way.

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hilky

The Swiss start-up that is fully committed to the taste experience of plant-based dairy products.

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Hoorah

Oba! is a plant-based company helping everyone reduce their dairy consumptions with a delicious alternative.

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House of Lab Science

An innovation cluster where startups, large companies, SMEs, industry associations, academia and the best individual talents can be found under one roof.

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Innopearl

Partnering done differently

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Innoptim Group

A group of brands whose common feature is the application of a new market’s vision

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Insolight

Bringing to market novel solutions to efficiently combine solar electricity production and agriculture

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KAEX (ph.AG)

A nutritional supplement that reloads the body with vital elements

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Kickstart

Creating partnerships between high-growth startups and established organizations.

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Kidemis

Swiss feed tech company that applies mycelium-based fermentation to upcycle low-value side streams into high value protein for various industries

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Konoï

Promoting pleasure, nutrition and well-being through hemp.

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LOVYÜ

The first 100% natural and plant-based coffee to go out of Switzerland.

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Lowimpact Food

Sustainable protein production using insects and circular agriculture that upcycles food byproducts for efficiency and waste reduction.

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Luya

Flavor loaded and natural plant-based alternatives to meat from rescued resources.

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MABEWO

Humanitarian and sustainable projects, products, and services, environmentally friendly.

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MagicTomato

Local & sustainable groceries to your door

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Maison Amarella

Swiss macarons maker celebrating flavours from the world in harmony with nature.

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MassChallenge

Accelerating high impact startups in collaboration with 20+ corporate partners & 400+ independent experts.

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Mediterre

Produce pure, organic natural products from sustainable cultivation.

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mia&noa

The first zero-contact & zero-waste solution for coffee. You bring the cup, we bring the coffee!

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MoCoffee

The expert company in single-dose coffee that provides high-quality coffee and high-technology coffee machines

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Nectariss

On a mission to create. a better-tasting and more sustainable food through the precision fermentation of fungi.

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Nemis Technologies

Development of simple, safe, and on-site pathogen detection solutions across a wide range of applications in the food industry.

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NeoCarbons

The 1st equipment recycling industrial loads of CO2 economically, profitably, and competitively.

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Nereid

Harness the power of the sun to transform salt water into a precious resource, providing reliable access to clean, fresh water.

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Nestlé

The world’s largest food and beverage company is unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.

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New Roots

Swiss producer of 100% plant-based cheese, and other dairy alternatives, following traditional cheese-making techniques.

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#NFGrapevine NFT

Educate and build the first Web3 wine brand through its collection and community.

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Niatsu

Niatsu automates carbon accounting for the food industry.

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no normal

We make the outdoor coffee – the very first coffee in a tube.

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NutraSwiss

Food supplements and vitamins that provide the body with essential nutrients for optimal functioning.

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Nuuro

Your personalized AI guide to make effortless and health-conscious choices in real-time

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OneAgrix

The pioneering faith-based foods & FMCG trade ecosystem digitalising procurement & improving supply-chain transparency.

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Pi2Life

Digital platform for finding where to buy sustainable consumer products and sending business sourcing inquiries to brands

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planetary

A manufacturing partner (“CDMO”) building bioprocessing, downstream and formulations capacity globally

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Planted

Producing delicious meat from alternative proteins, focusing on the perfect bite and only clean ingredients.

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PowerAPI

A solution that enables companies with points of sale to simplify and unify their technological development thanks to low-code modules

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PrimalBee

Stop the honeybee decline worldwide, providing a stable, scalable solution to any beekeeper around the World.

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ProDecipher

Building a blockchain-powered ERP system for entire supply chains to validate sustainability claims.

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ProSeed

Combines technologies and a circular approach to transform wet by-products from the food industry into new raw materials for human consumption.

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QualityChain

Tells the story of your product through unique QR Codes, transforming it from a physical object to a digital experience.

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RAPS Schweiz

Specialists in the development of individual products and applications for the food industry.

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REBELS 0.0%

Double Distilled Alcohol-Free Spirits Alternatives Crafted In Switzerland

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Regenerativ Schweiz

Training for farmers in regenerative agriculture and accompanying them with advice and coaching.

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revyve

Simple, sustainable microbial ingredients that unlock the future of food.

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sallea

Creates edible scaffolds, which provide the basis for the cultivation of highly structured meat products.

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Sanvitafood

A B2B-raw material exchange platform to reduce food waste and preserve valuable raw materials.

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Saya-Suka

We’re on a mission to be the go-to for all things synbiotic, enhancing your daily life in the easiest and most meaningful ways.

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SERA Intelligence

Making horticulture simple. Really simple.

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Sight and Life

A global nutrition think tank, which delivers science-based solutions to eliminate all forms of malnutrition among vulnerable populations.

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SmartBreed

Complete solution for food manufacturers to efficiently turn food losses and organic by-products into valuable insect-based materials at the source.

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Spiruline SwissMade

The first dedicated spirulina farm in Switzerland.

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Spicelish

Spicelish enables people to embark on a conscious and healthier culinary journey by offering spices grown with love and freshly ground.

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State of Fribourg

Fribourg – The Place to Grow! Supports the creation, establishment and development of companies.

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State of Vaud

Supports companies, especially those involved in the sectors of advanced technology and industry.

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Steasy

The world’s first mobile mini-steamer. Let’s bring lunch to the next level.

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Sundays Hard Seltzer

Award-winning Swiss Made alcoholic sparkling water.

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SURI BioTech

A biotechnology company, developing health promoting bacterial strains with targeted mechanisms of action for the first 1000 days of life.

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SwissDelicia

Produces and distributes new products linked to Vitamin and food.

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Swiss Food Research

Connecting the dots towards a holistically sustainable Swiss Agro-Food ecosystem.

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SWISS MISO

Makes artisanal miso in the Lake Leman region made from local and organic ingredients.

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SwissOne

The finest Swiss chocolate with more cocoa and less sugar.

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Terraview

Enables vineyard managers take data backed decisions to optimise quality and quantity of harvest.

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Tetra Pak

We are specialists in complete solutions for the processing, packaging and distribution of food products.

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The Cultured Hub AG

Our purpose is to accelerate our journey to cultured food.

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Thought for Food

The world’s next-gen innovation engine for food and agriculture.

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Trinova

Developing new solutions for the food and feed industry.

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True Foods

Increases the sustainability of our food ecosystem by cultivating ancient seeds and creating organic, healthy and sustainable food products.

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UMAMI

WE GROW PURE FOOD. A team of visionaries and doers who are determined to prove that nobody grows food better than nature.

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UpGrain

Committed to establishing Brewer’s spent grain (BSG) as a protein and fiber source of the future.

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Vege’tables

Smart Food Consulting

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Verto Commodities

Tackles the traceability concern for the commodities supply chain.

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VIFFFF

Pioneering a new generation of fermented, vegan, gluten-free, and healthy, tasty meat alternatives produced sustainably.

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Vivent Biosignals

Uses artificial intelligence to decipher plant signals and provides crop health insights directly from plants.

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Voltiris

Color-optimized solar modules to combine crop growth and energy production.

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Vunanexus

Reduces ammonia emissions and water pollution by transforming urine into fertilisers.

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Weekly Food

Fresh box of meals prepared in Switzerland and ready to eat since 2021.

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Wondermeal

Wondermeal prepares and delivers fresh, healthy meals daily.

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YASAI

Building and managing vertical farms based on circular economy approaches to transform food systems.

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Yumame Foods

Produce delicious,healthy and sustainable food, based on fungi and fermentation

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ZFV-Unternehmungen

The ZFV cooperative is an innovative host in the areas of catering, accommodation and care.

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42hacks

A community of climate hackers and start-up entrepreneurs to accelerate real change through untapped human potential.

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