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"I can imagine no higher privilege than doing my part to put Switzerland firmly on the map as a leading nation for food innovation"A conversation with Christina Senn-Jakobsen, SFNV Managing Director “I always say food is the best thing in the world,” says...

From 279 nominations, Planted.Chicken by Planted wins the Salty Food category in the recently held Swiss Vegan Awards 2020.The judges selected the winners on the following: visual, taste impression, innovation, added value for vegans and attractiveness for non-vegans....

With a vision for a safe food supply chain, SwissDeCode helps companies detect contamination, avoid food recalls and improve customer trust.SwissDeCode boosts food sustainability through different DNA detection solutions to help farmers and manufacturers grow and...

Using expertise in market opportunities, Agropôle Switzerland helps startups achieve industrialization and commercial success.Agropôle is on a mission to sustain the agri-food sector by bringing together industry and service providers to accelerate innovation, with...

Zurich-based clean meat startup, Mirai Foods, gets massive cash injection to accelerate its product development and transform its prototype into a commercial product.Founded in 2019, Mirai Foods is a cultured meat producer that keeps the cells as they naturally occur...

Stoneweg plans to build and revamp some of its real estate locations in key Glovo markets to expand the latter's delivery-only convenience stores.Spain-based food delivery service Glovo has signed a deal with Switzerland-based real estate firm Stoneweg. An investment...

Aiming to revolutionize intestinal healthcare, Mybacs focuses on the development of innovative and highly-dosed synbiotic supplements tailored to individual needs.Mybacs, a Swiss biotechnology company, specializes in human microbiome to help people with intestinal and...

In a mission to spur innovation activities through concrete idea development and testing, NTN Innovation Booster cultivates a culture of open innovation to build the next generations’ Swiss Food Ecosystems.NTN Innovation Booster – Swiss Food Ecosystems, powered by...

Farmy, the largest selection of fresh produce in Switzerland, achieved huge growth of 170 per cent in 2020 amid the pandemic.During the Covid-19 pandemic, Farmy has seen high consumer demand for healthy and local food delivered conveniently to their doorsteps. This...

AgroSustain is a one-stop-shop solution for biological plant protection. Based at the Agroscope Institute of Changins (State of Vaud), the company aims at reducing food waste while ensuring everyone has access to healthy foods.As the world focuses even more on...

Join the upcoming intense and tailored startup internationalization bootcamp organized by swissnex China and Innosuisse to take a deep dive into the China market, while leveraging the exciting opportunities within the world’s largest and most dynamic sustainable...

Launched in 2016, Swiss based company nutriMenu facilitates the creation of healthy, seasonal and regional menus in canteens.  Too fatty, too salty, too much meat or not enough vegetables? Canteens in Lausanne, Zürich and other cities across Switzerland are now...

Dear Reader, As we enter a new period and welcome 2021, we're taking a few minutes to reflect back on an unprecedented first year. As for many others, the Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley expected 2020 to go quite differently.  Not so long ago, our schedules were...

Focusing on regenerative agriculture and moving to renewable electricity, Nestlé redoubles efforts to combat climate change Vevey, Switzerland   As a signatory of the UN 'Business Ambition for 1.5°C' pledge, Nestlé is one of the first companies to share its...

To stand for quality, you have to stand for responsibility. You simply cannot have one without the other.A conversation with Firmenich’s Dr Bérangère Magarinos-RuchatFirmenich’s Dr Bérangère Magarinos-Ruchat is a firm believer in the power of collaboration. Chief...

Among the 87 candidates for the third edition of the sustainable start-up prize, organized by "Le Temps", three finalists were selected by the jury. Readers and Internet users have a week to support one of themAbout Légumes PerchésMore than an innovation, the...

EIT Food, Europe’s leading food innovation initiative supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), today launches a search to find the next 100 agrifood entrepreneurs who can transform the food system to be healthier, innovative and more...

Food entrepreneur Doris Erne is fighting for more recognition for Swiss whey. Her startup has taken a big step forward this year as she announced a new partnership with Schwyzer Milchhuus.A tasty solution for mindful sport enthusiasts  Avid crossfit and bike...

Explore this intense startup program curated by Swissnex India, Swiss Food Research and Innosuisse for exciting opportunities within the fastest-growing space of sustainable Indian Agri-Food. Leverage our network for this sustainable sector that is here to stay, join...

Every year, the Swiss Startup Award jury select the 100 most innovative and promising Swiss startups. Today, we're taking a closer look at the top startups featured in the agri-food vertical. This article is inspired by Venture Lab's Switzerland TOP foodtech startups...

In a new report, WWF presents a comprehensive scientific assessment of how dietary shifts in 147 countries can bend the curve on the negative impacts of the food system, moving from exploiting to restoring nature.About the WWF Report In 2021, which is the mid-term of...

What if Switzerland became the world leader in food innovation?"The Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley initiative, launched by Fathi Derder earlier this year at the WEF with the active support of the canton of Vaud, EPFL, EHL and Nestlé, paves the way for this most...