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EPFL Spin-off Plastogaz awarded CHF 85K to further its research in sustainable disposal of plastic waste
Plastogaz, a spin-off of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL), has developed a technology that uses powerful catalysts to selectively convert mixed plastics that cannot be recycled into methane.Plastogaz is a technology company founded in 2020...
Nestlé to invest billions to reduce its carbon footprint
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...
REM Analytics: Uncovering new applications in microbiome, certification and food safety
A science is only as good as its measurement tools. Based in Monthey (Canton of Valais), REM Analytics offers solutions for measuring genetic composition in mixed DNA samples. DNA analysis, particularly when applied in microbiome, has the potential to provide...
5 Strategic Axes to advance scientific innovation in food, agriculture, and nutrition
Lausanne, 24th November 2020 By bringing together key players, including local authorities, companies, universities and associations, the SFNV will cultivate a comprehensive ecosystem to facilitate the exchange of expertise and advance Switzerland’s cutting-edge...
Switzerland Driving the Future of Food @Bangalore Tech Summit | 20.11.2020
Switzerland: Driving the future of food and nutrition WEBINAR: Swiss agri-food experts at Bangalore Tech Summit 2020 | 20.11.2020 at 10.30amDid you know that 2.6 billion francs are invested in food innovation, with F&B exports reaching 8.9 billion per year? A...
Webinar: Latest news on the FoodTech Ecosystem | 23.11.2020 at 9am
Innovaud, the EHL Innovation Village and the Agropole are pleased to invite you to a webinar on Monday 23rd of November 2020, 9am - 10.15am.This is an opportunity to get together the FoodTech community and keep you updated about the latest news and some key players in...
Le Canton de Fribourg joins the SFNV.
The Canton of Fribourg has joined today the Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley association, whose aim is to increase the international visibility and networking of the Swiss agri-food sector.At today's general assembly, the Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley (SFNV)...
Firmenich: To stand for quality, you have to stand for responsibility
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...
Swiss urban agriculture solution “Légumes Perchés” amongst finalists of the best sustainable startup award organized by “Le Temps”
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 launches search for the next 100 high-impact agrifood entrepreneurs
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...
Kickoff Event: NTN Swiss Food Ecosystems
The jointly founded association "Suisse Agro Food Leadinghouse" by Swiss Food Research and the Cluster Food & Nutrition has been chosen by Innosuisse to take the lead of one of its 12 "NTN - Innovation Boosters - Swiss Food Ecosystems”.Its thematic focus lies on...
Agroscope: Switzerland has everything it needs to become a global hub for food, agriculture, and nutrition innovation
Switzerland has everything it needs to become a global hub for food, agriculture and nutrition innovationA conversation with Agroscope’s Dr Fabian WahlFrom where Dr Fabian Wahl is sitting – Agroscope’s Liebefeld research station, for the curious – Switzerland is...
Ecorobotix: simplifying farmers’ lives with smart, solar-powered robots
Ecorobotix is a Swiss startup operating in precision agriculture. Based in Yverdon (Canton of Vaud), the company has developed a weed-killing robot powered by solar energy. The company, which is testing several prototypes, plans to launch its first product on the...
Molke Shake: A high-protein drink made from Swiss whey
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...
Switzerland x India Agri-Food Bootcamp 2021: Q&A Webinar
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...
48h to rethink a world with less meat: How I participated in my first Hackathon by Swiss Food Research
Last week I participated in the 48h Makeathon: Meat the Future organized by Swiss Food Research.Following the design-thinking approach combined with expert inputs to foster innovation in one of the most pressing challenges the world food system is facing: our meat...
YASAI and FENACO invest together CHF 1.5Mio to build the first Circular Vertical Farm worldwide
ETH spin-off and vertical farming startup YASAI announced partnership with Switzerland's agricultural cooperative federation FENACO to invest together CHF 1.5Mio to build the first Circular Vertical Farm worldwide.The ETH spin-off YASAI and fenaco join forces to build...
Switzerland’s TOP 3 foodtech startups 2020
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...
Connect with food industry leaders at Food Edge 2020 virtual Summit
On October 21st to 23rd 2020: Join SFNV members Nestlé and Firmenich at FoodEdge 2020 Virtual Summit. Join food industry leaders at FoodEdge third-annual summit exploring the future of food. This year hosted online, the event focuses on the unprecedented changes and...
WWF Switzerland launches a science-based platform to encourage diets that are good for people and planet
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...
Zürich-based fund Blue Horizon joins Investor Group investing at least $180,000 USD through Vevolution’s Pitch & Plant Competition
Vevolution’s Pitch & Plant is the first global pitch competition in the plant-based space. A week since launch and startups from 25 different countries have already applied.Blue Horizon Corp., one of the most successful names in the alternative protein venture...
What if Switzerland became the world leader in food innovation?
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...
Meat the Future: Join the 48hrs MAKEathon to rethink a world with less meat
The Swiss Food Research and ETH Zürich MAKEit MEAT is a MAKEathon in Zurich following the design-thinking approach combined with expert inputs to foster innovation in one of the most pressing challenges the world food system is facing: our meat consumerism. The...
Nestlé launches R&D Accelerator to drive innovation for dairy products and plant-based dairy alternatives
Nestlé today inaugurated a new R&D Accelerator to drive innovation and speed-to-market of sustainable dairy products, as well as plant-based dairy alternatives.Located at Nestlé's R&D center in Konolfingen, Switzerland, the R&D Accelerator provides a...
The Helbling Group joins the SFNV.
Leader in technological innovation and business consulting, the Helbling Group brings a unique combination of expert skills in innovation and consulting.The Helbling Group supports medium-sized companies and large corporations with product innovation and development,...
The Cluster Food & Nutrition joins the SFNV.
With its professional network combined with food production and processing knowledge, the Cluster Food & Nutrition brings its know-how in nutrition, health and emerging technologies in a logic of sustainable development and respect for local terroirs.The...
The Swiss Food Research joins the SFNV.
As a key innovation promotion platform across the agro-food value chain, the Swiss Food Research network joins the Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley.The Swiss Food Research is an active competence network for the promotion of knowledge and technology transfer for...
The Agroscope joins the SFNV.
The Swiss research center into agriculture, nutrition and the environment joins the Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley.Agroscope is the Swiss Confederation’s centre of excellence for agricultural research, and is affiliated with the Federal Office for Agriculture,...
Swiss set sights on becoming hub for food and nutrition innovation
Big players across industry and academia have come together to boost Switzerland’s reputation as a powerhouse for food and nutrition innovation. Feeding 9 billion people with healthy and sustainable food: that’s the colossal challenge for humanity in the next few...
Making the most of smart farming
Clare O'Dea, Skizzomat (Illustration)The challenges faced by agriculture today are immense. The sector is at the frontline of the climate emergency while under pressure to produce more to meet rising global demand. Used equitably, technological innovation offers a way...
Nestlé’s plant-based ‘bacon cheeseburger’ debuts in US
Nestlé today launches its Plant-based (PB) Triple Play - a plant-based version of a bacon cheeseburger - at the University of Massachusetts, to mark National Cheeseburger Day in the US. "What better way to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day than with a new take on...
Swiss Food Campaign in China
Le projet «Swiss Food Campaign en Chine » vise à assurer un marketing de base constant pour les denrées alimentaires suisses en Chine, sur la base duquel les entreprises exportatrices pourront développer leurs propres activités de marketing. Ce projet est réalisé en...
Webinar – Future of Food Technology and Innovation
2 September 2020 - Presented by SGInnovate and the Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore
Switzerland is the food laboratory of the future
Interview Martin Vetterli - Matin Dimanche
Sustainable Food Systems Forum and Challenge
22/23/24 September. This event focuses on leveraging sustainability in food systems, and advancing the businesses and innovations that will help reduce CO2 emissions and sustainably feed the forecasted 10 billion population by 2050. On the September 22nd and 23rd we...
Open Innovation Symposium
15/16 September. This event is designed for MassChallenge partners. It will bring “startup – corporation” collaboration to life in 5 workshops/lectures and we have chosen some interesting subjects and compelling speakers that will help C-1, Middle and Junior managers...
The Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is pleased to invite you to a joint virtual event on the Future of Food Technology and Innovation co-organised by the Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore together with SGInnovate
The Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is pleased to invite you to a joint virtual event on the Future of Food Technology and Innovation co-organised by the Embassy of Switzerland in Singapore together with SGInnovate (a major platform based in Singapore, connecting...
ScanTrust and SAP to enhance food traceability
ScanTrust, a connected goods platform for companies that depend on selling physical products in a connected world, has developed an integration to the material traceability option for SAP Logistics Business Network. The solution gives food and beverage brand consumers...
EIC grants to drive Swiss innovation projects forward
Following the new cut-off, seven Swiss startups have confirmed the receipt of grants under the European Innovation Council (EIC) programme. The startups each obtained above two million Euros to facilitate their projects. The Enhanced European Innovation...
EMBION’s product launch paves the way to antibiotic-free farming
EMBION Technologies, the provider of plant-based bioactives for the nutrition of the future, has launched its first product PREMBION on the market. The patented solution has complex prebiotic properties for animal nutrition that were created with EMBION’s novel...
10 Millionen für frisches Babyfood
Yamo hat eine Finanzierungsrunde über 10,1 Millionen Euro abgeschlossen. Das Unternehmen entwickelt und produziert frische und natürliche Lebensmittel für Babys und Kleinkinder. Mit den frischen Mitteln wird yamo neue Produktinnovationen auf den Markt bringen,...
Application to Sustainable Food Systems (SFS) Challenge
About the Challenge In the midst of the COVID-19 challenge we all face major uncertainty. We anticipate a deep recession and we anticipate that 1bn people will fall back into a position of nutrition insecurity at a time when the already-stretched global food supply...
EHL named best hospitality & leisure management school in the world
Soon after the confirmation of its Michelin star, EHL has been ranked as the world's leading institution for hospitality and leisure management education. More info on EHL website:https://blog.ehl.edu/ehl-best-hospitality-leisure-management-school
Press review: La Liberté February 28th 2020
The Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley actively supports the creation of a National Centre of Competence Research (NCCR) in the field of food. Sustainable and high-quality food. A research project has been launched by more than 70 specialists supported by a...
Future Food Initiative
EPFL and ETH Zurich are looking for talented and motivated young researchers ready to address the main challenges of the food system. Deadline: 31 March 2020. For more information you can download the Future Food brochure here.
Switzerland aims to be the Silicon Valley for food
From nurturing academic research and start-ups to creating culinary innovation, Switzerland is officially joining the conversation on the future of food. Top players in the different phases of the food industry tell Ana Maria Montero more about it at the launch of the...
Press Release – Davos, January 23, 2020
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley : a unique innovation ecosystem The Swiss Canton of Vaud, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL), the Swiss Hospitality Management School in Lausanne (EHL Group) and Nestlé have joined forces to develop and...
AI at the service of food security
Date : 06.02.20 Place: Agropôle de Molondin Organizer: BusinessIn, digitalswitzerland, ImpactIA https://businessin.ch/les-matinales-des-pme
Future of Food
Date: 25-26.09.2020 Place: Lausanne Organized by: SFNV Get more information about this event here
SGE FACHTAGUNG 2020 «Mega-Trends und ihr Einfluss auf die Ernährungs-Zukunft»
Date: 07.09.2020 Place: Bern Organized by: Société Suisse de Nutrition Link: http://www.sge-ssn.ch/die-sge/veranstaltungen/fachtagung-2020/