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Valley members come together for SFNV’s third General Assembly
On Friday May 6, SFNV members came together at our third General Assembly to celebrate our joint achievements so far and explore the key opportunities for impact in the coming months. Here are a few of our highlights. A vibrant and diverse community Martin Vetterli,...
MagicTomato invites supporters to invest in its nationwide expansion
SFNV member MagicTomato has made it their mission to democratize access to local and sustainable food. Now they’re inviting both Swiss consumers and institutional investors to invest in their solution to strengthen food ecosystems across Switzerland.The story so far...
planetary raises CHF 7.5m to build microbial fermentation capacity globally and scale the new food evolution
Valley member, planetary, has closed one of Europe's largest early-stage investment rounds in the food industry. Their Swiss Manufacturing and Innovation Center will give fermentation front-runners the capacity to scale.Geneva-based food-tech company planetary has...
Swiss IoT-powered food safety platform EEat is looking for partners to develop new traceability solutions.
Growing a startup that serves the food service industry in the midst of pandemic-driven mass closures takes courage. But this is exactly what the EEat team did after spotting a gap in the market. Working alongside customers from day one, they’ve developed an...
Uplyfe: An AI-powered health coach helping 40k users to eat and live smarter
Valley member Uplyfe uses AI to power its precision nutrition app, which empowers individuals to take control of their health goals. We spoke with Dr Isabelle Rottman, founder and CEO, about onboarding 40k users and how actors across the food ecosystem can benefit...
AgroSustain kick off their commercial rollout
AgroSustain - a rapidly growing UNIL spin-off - recently secured CHF 4.8 Million in their Series A funding round, followed by a FIT Tech Growth loan to the tune of CHF 500’000. The team has now kicked off their commercial rollout and have big plans for 2022. We sat...
Allcook.kitchen: serving low-waste, chef-crafted meals to 1,000+ tables across Switzerland
Valley member Allcook.kitchen delivers low-waste, restaurant-quality meals to homes across Switzerland. A year after dispatching their first meals, the company is delivering to 1,000+ customers. We spoke with co-founder Sacha Thorey about the company’s commitment to...
SFNV launches its Impact Platform on Sustainable Protein
Last Friday, 100+ attendees from 12 countries came together at a roundtable event to mark the launch of the Valley's Impact Platform on sustainable protein. SFNV is now inviting members to submit projects to drive forward innovation in this space.Innovating for impact...
Swiss scaleup Ecorobotix gears up for further European expansion
After securing CHF 13.2 million in one of Vaud’s largest funding rounds last year and ranking in the FoodTech 500, Ecorobotix is preparing to ramp up its European expansion in 2022. But as their list of international distributors grows, this dedicated B Corp continues...
Swiss accelerators come together to strengthen Switzerland’s offer as a food innovation nation
At our second meeting with Swiss accelerators and innovation facilitators, we clarified the why, what and how of our collaboration and pinned down the priority work areas to maximize our joint impact in 2022.Earlier this month, the Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley...
The FoodTech 500 2021: A jump in global funding and strong Swiss representation
The FoodTech 500, released this week, shows that 2021 was a record-breaking year for the global AgriFoodTech system. 18 Swiss companies made it into the ranking, including 6 Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley members.The FoodTech 500 The FoodTech 500 - the Fortune 500...
AgroSustain secures CHF 500’000 to prepare for commercial rollout
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley member, AgroSustain, has secured a FIT Tech Growth loan, completing the startup’s CHF 4.8 Million Series A funding round and laying the foundations for imminent market launch.Food waste: a growing issue The Food and Agriculture...
Nestlé Strengthens Agricultural Science Expertise with New Research Institute
This week, Nestlé announced the creation of Nestlé Institute of Agricultural Sciences. Focusing on plant science, dairy livestock and agricultural systems, it will translate novel agricultural science into concrete applications and identify the most promising...
PhytlSigns by Vivent: The ‘FitBit of Plants’ using tech to tap into plant signalling
Vivent is a Swiss leader in plant electrophysiology, cleverly using tech to turn plant intelligence into business intelligence. We caught up with Marina Martin Curran, Vivent’s Sustainability Manager, to find out more about their groundbreaking technology system...
NEMIS Technologies AG closes a CHF 7.75 CHF million Series A funding round
The investment will enable the Swiss Biotech Startup to further scale up its production, boost product development and pursue its ambitious internationalization strategy to meet increasing global demand.DÜBENDORF, Zurich - Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley member,...
New Report Reveals Swiss Startups Raised CHF 3.1 Billion in 2021
The Swiss Venture Capital Report 2022 published yesterday revealed that Swiss startups raised CHF 3.1 billion in 2021. Innovaud Director, Patrick Barbey, takes this as a sign that the Swiss innovation ecosystem has remained robust, despite the pandemic.LAUSANNE,...
B’ZEOS: Using Science and Seaweed to Tackle our Plastic Pollution Problem
B'ZEOS is working to replace single-use plastic with natural and sustainable solutions. We caught up with Founder, Guy Maurice, and Technology Lead, Adriana Kyvik, to find out how they're using seaweed to shake up the packaging industry. Describe your company in a...
The Canton of Fribourg Launches its First Agri-Food Strategy Projects
In January last year, the Fribourg State Council approved a new Agri-Food Strategy. Now they're launching three projects to bring their flagship programs to life.FRIBOURG, January 17, 2022 — Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley member, the Canton of Fribourg, has a...
Swiss Accelerators+ Round Table
In December, we invited seven Swiss accelerators and startup support organisations to a Round Table event to discuss how we can work together to drive food tech innovation across Switzerland - and beyond.Navigating the ecosystemAccelerators are the lifeblood of any...
An interview with Yasemin Sharityar, Head of Impact Platforms
Over the last four months, SFNV has launched its first Impact Platform on Precision Nutrition. We caught up with Yasemin, Head of Impact Platforms SFNV, to find out more about what’s happened so far and hear about the four additional platforms we'll be launching in...
Agilery: your one-stop food manufacturer
The Agilery team wants to revolutionize food and beverage manufacturing. We sat down with co-founder Jonas Schneider to talk about collaborating to innovate - from vegan snacks to alcohol-free spirits. Describe your company in a single sentence.Agilery aims to...
ADM Unveils Nutrition Lab in Switzerland to Expand Research and Development Activities
The lab will provide animal nutrition customers with innovative R&D capabilities focused on sustainability, health through nutrition and production efficiencyROLLE, November 15, 2021 —ADM, a global leader in nutrition and agricultural origination and processing,...
Young EFFoST Day: Inspiring the next generation of food scientists
Inspiring the next generation of food scientists - A look back at the Young EFFoST Day 2021 in Lausanne.🎤 "People stay for culture - not purpose!" This morning, we had the chance to exchange with over 160+ PhD and master students at the Young EFFoST Day in Lausanne...
Developing the strategy for the future of the Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley
Last week, members of our Executive Committee gathered in Fribourg to explore what the future Swiss Food & Nutrition Innovation ecosystem could look like; and build the backbone of the SFNV strategy.DAY I - Exploring the future of the Swiss Food Innovation...
ADM launches new locally sourced soy and wheat proteins in Europe
Today, European consumers want to know: “Where exactly does my food come from – and is it sustainable?” Rightfully, they are increasingly interested in the origins of their foods, and if that origin is sustainable to ensure there is enough for everyone who wants it...
Celebrating the Agropôle’s membership in Vaud technopoles
Highlights of the event that marked the entry of Agropôle Switzerland into the Vaudois technopoles on September 9, 2021 🌱 Under the aegis of Innovaud, the Agropôle center of expertise for the sustainable food of tomorrow has entered the official list of Vaud...
FoodHack announces top 40 selected startups at upcoming Demo Day
FoodHack just announced the 40 FoodTech startups participating in its first ever Demo Day. The selected cohort is a glimpse into some of the most promising segments of FoodTech today.The Batch 177 companies from 29 countries applied to pitch at FoodHack’s Demo Day....
Quantis launches Food Report to cultivate a sustainable and resilient food system
Quantis's latest "Dig In" report serves up as guidance to help companies at every stage of the food and beverage value chain to understand the most pressing food sustainability challenges; define strategic opportunities and prioritize actions; and set the bold...
The valorization of biomass at the heart of the Fribourg Network Freiburg 2021
“Nothing is lost, everything is transformed!” The bioeconomy takes this principle literally. Flax-based composite materials in Formula 1 racing car seats, chicken feathers transformed into sustainable packaging or vanilla flavoring made from hazelnut shells: these are...
Givaudan, Bühler, and Migros establish pilot plant for cultured meat
Three companies Givaudan, Bühler and Migros have formed a new entity, The Cultured Food Innovation Hub, in Kemptthal near Zurich, to accelerate the development and market penetration of cellular agriculture products. There are many arguments supporting the mass...
The FIT launches a new programme for start-ups in the food, nutrition and hospitality sectors
With the launch of a Food & Hospitality Vertical, the Foundation for Technological Innovation (FIT) is for the first time implementing field-specific support for start-ups. The Food & Hospitality Vertical includes two programmes: FIT Food & Hospitality by...
We’re thrilled to welcome a new team member, Yasemin Sharityar as Head of Impact Platforms
Today, the Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is thrilled to welcome a new team member, Yasemin Sharityar as Head of Impact Platforms. Having German-Turkish roots, food always played an important role in Yasemin's life. "It takes hours to prepare, but only minutes to...
Accenture Joins SFNV in Mapping the Swiss FoodTech Ecosystem 2021
The report identifies that 286 key players and four major trends are driving and influencing the Swiss foodtech industry: sustainability, agriculture efficiency, and transparency of supply chains.Today we see the beginning of a new era in the global food and nutrition...
Nestlé R&D Accelerator Calls for Foodtech Startups and Entrepreneurs to Collaborate With
The Nestlé R&D Accelerator opens its “nest” to accelerate dynamic food & beverage innovations that will delight consumers and enhance their lives.The Nestlé R&D Accelerator offers a 6-month immersive entrepreneurial experience from “idea to shop”,...
CleanTechAlps Publishes Latest Report on the State of Swiss AgriTech Innovation
CleantechAlps has just published a special report on agricultural technologies that target certain agricultural treatments to reduce the impact on the soil or relieve farmers in their daily work.As elsewhere, agriculture in Switzerland is under pressure. Economic...
ADM opens plant-based innovation lab in Singapore to develop next-level nutritious products
ADM opens its Biopolis research hub in Singapore, featuring a wide range of R&D capabilities, from beverages and other dairy-alternative applications to the plant-based meat lab, food and flavour lab and customer innovation centre.American multinational food giant...
The Agropôle Research Campus Joins Vaud’s Network of Technology Parks
The Agropôle Research Campus has been officially added to the list of Vaud technology parks as part of an initiative spearheaded by Innovaud. This new addition expands Vaud’s hosting opportunities to local high-tech businesses and gives the region an established...
Future of Food Texture Challenge: Givaudan’s call for collaboration with startups
Givaudan aims to support start-ups that offer solutions to feed 10 billion people by 2050 while improving food experience.Givaudan, the global leader in flavours, natural food ingredients, fragrances and cosmetic ingredients, is committed to fast-track market access...
The Mapping of the Swiss FoodTech Ecosystem 1.0 | July 8th
What is Switzerland missing in food innovation? Collaboration. Join this event, and discover the Swiss Food & Nutrition ecosystem! Thursday 8th of July 2021, from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM CEST Powered by Accenture for the SFNV For the 10th consecutive year, Switzerland...
Updates from the Nestlé R&D Accelerator since launching in 2019
Since launching in 2019, the Nestlé R&D Accelerator has gathered experts from the company, graduates, students and startups to work together on turning science and innovative concepts into new product solutions.The Nestlé R&D Accelerator is a global initiative...
Fribourg-based Startup Bloom Biorenewables Wins the Sustainable Economy Prize
This year, the canton of Fribourg presented for the first time the Sustainable Economy Award, and it was given to Bloom Biorenewables.Bloom Biorenewables received the CHF 6,000 Sustainable Economy Award for developing a process to exploit the hidden value of biomass....
Applications for NTN Swiss Food Ecosystem Ideation Campaign Now Open
You may now register for the NTN Swiss Food Ecosystem Ideation Campaign by the 4th of June 2021.The Ideation Campaign on the online innovation platform is a semi-public event with a large community from different NTNs and expertise. People submitting their ideas do so...
35th EFFoST International Conference 2021 | 1-4 November 2021
Healthy Individuals, Resilient Communities, and Global Food Security Lausanne, Switzerland | 1-4 November 2021 Supported by the Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley The 35th EFFoST International Conference: Healthy Individuals, Resilient Communities, and Global Food...
UN Food System Summit | 3rd of June 2021
UN Food System Summit | Trilateral Independent DialogueShift to healthy and sustainable consumption patterns. Focus on consumers’ education, innovative solutions and cross-borders learning experience. Date: June 3rd 2021 From Thursday, June 3, 2021, 13:30 GMT+2 to...
SNAQ: Get Nutritional Information Using an Image of Your Meal
Zurich-based startup SNAQ developed a patent-pending food analysis app that gives users nutritional information about their meals just by taking its picture.SNAQ is a machine learning and computer vision startup active in the medical field. It has developed a mobile...
Helbling Technik Develops Smart Devices for Sustainable Nutrition
Helbling Technik develops smart nutrition systems to tackle the challenge of sustainable food consumption. The approach is based on three pillars: nutrition devices, smart technologies and system circularity.Helbling Technik’s Nutrition Devices Nutrition devices are...
Apply to Global Food Venture Programme Stage 2 | Deadline 5th of June 2021
EIT Food’s flagship Global Food Venture programme is a dedicated offering to Doctoral Students across Europe working on food system challenges. Deadline for Stage II: Apply until 5th of June 2021 We're excited to announce that Global Food Venture Programme of EIT...
Science Stories – WFSC Short Films Premiere | 25th May 2021
Science Stories - WFSC Short Films Premiere The WFSC Research Programs support new cross-disciplinary and solution-oriented research to address food system challenges. We are excited to show results from several of these projects in the form of short films! Date:...
FlavorWiki: Digitizing Consumer Preference in the Food Industry
Swiss startup FlavorWiki helps the food and beverage industry evaluate consumer perception and preference in record time, from anywhere in the world.Zurich-based consumer insights company, FlavorWiki, is using unique sensory technology to digitize individual tastes....
DNAFoil® A2 Cow Test: SwissDeCode’s Newest Product
A Swiss foodtech company is launching a rapid test that would allow dairy farms to identify A2 milk-producing cows.SwissDeCode is launching the DNAFoil® A2 Cow Test to answer the growing demands for A2 milk testing. The rapid kit allows farmers and companies to test...