Fostering food innovation
The 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.
Fostering
food innovation
The 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.
Our Purpose
To foster food innovation, while addressing our global food challenges.
Switzerland – A world reference
Deeply rooted in agricultural tradition, Switzerland’s unmatched density of world leading companies and scientific institutions, as well as pioneering start-ups in food, nutrition, life sciences and robotics; provides a unique setting to innovate and contribute to solving our most pressing global food challenges.
Our Impact Platforms
Sustainable Proteins
Refers to plant-based and food-technology replacements for animal protein. Food manufacturers are primarily using plants, mycelium, algae or microbes to replace traditional meat, dairy or seafood ingredients.
Main Applications
- Protein alternatives
- Food supplements
- Smart equipment & intelligent systems
- Food scents & flavours
Main Technologies
- Extraction / purification
- Grinding
- Milling
- Fine chemistry
- Natural bioactive extracts
Precision Nutrition
Refers to a new scientific discipline which focuses on the relationship between genes, nutrition and health. It seeks to explain how our bodies respond to what we eat and drink – and how we can use that knowledge to promote better health.
Main Applications
- Targeted nutrition
- Precision nutrition
- Healthy ageing
- Digital nutrition
Main Technologies
- Microbiota
- Multi-omics
- Next generation sequencing
- Epigenetics
- Big data
- Artifical intelligence
- Yellow biotech
- Digital technologies
Food Systems 4.0
Refers to the digitisation process taking place across the entire food supply chain; from traceability and provenance of raw ingredients, food safety solutions in the manufacturing process, to consumer-facing tools for better information access.
Main Applications
- Traceability
- Safety
- Security
- Sustainable trading
- Apps for consumer empowerment
Main Technologies
- IoT / IoM (Internet of Materials)
- Cloud
- Blockchain
- Sensors
- Web and digital technologies
Precision Farming
Refers to the use of high-tech robotics, data analytics and digital tools for more accurate monitoring of soil, irrigation and strip tilling.
Main Applications
- Sustainable farming
- Water management
- Environmental monitoring
- Weeding and early pathogen detection
Main Technologies
- Drones
- Satellites
- Robotics
- Hyperspectral imaging
- Machine learning
- IoT
Sustainable Packaging
Refers to the sourcing, development and use of packaging solutions that have a minimal impact and low footprint on the environment, within the overall context of sustainable waste management.
Main Applications
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Replace
- Biomass valorisation
- Waste monitoring
- Data enabled circular economy
- Smart packaging
Main Technologies
- Enzymatic processes
- Microbiology
- Grey biotech
- High content imaging
- Advanced equipment
- Smart materials
Our Impact Platforms
Protein Alternatives
Refers to plant-based and food-technology replacements for animal protein. Food manufacturers are primarily using plants, mycelium, algae or microbes to replace traditional meat, dairy or seafood ingredients.
Main Applications
- Protein alternatives
- Food supplements
- Smart equipment & intelligent systems
- Food scents & flavours
Main Technologies
- Extraction / purification
- Grinding
- Milling
- Fine chemistry
- Natural bioactive extracts
Precision Nutrition & Healthy Ageing
Refers to a new scientific discipline which focuses on the relationship between genes, nutrition and health. It seeks to explain how our bodies respond to what we eat and drink – and how we can use that knowledge to promote better health.
Main Applications
- Targeted nutrition
- Precision nutrition
- Healthy ageing
- Digital nutrition
Main Technologies
- Microbiota
- Multi-omics
- Next generation sequencing
- Epigenetics
- Big data
- Artifical intelligence
- Yellow biotech
- Digital technologies
Food Systems 4.0
Refers to the digitisation process taking place across the entire food supply chain; from traceability and provenance of raw ingredients, food safety solutions in the manufacturing process, to consumer-facing tools for better information access.
Main Applications
- Traceability
- Safety
- Security
- Sustainable trading
- Apps for consumer empowerment
Main Technologies
- IoT / IoM (Internet of Materials)
- Cloud
- Blockchain
- Sensors
- Web and digital technologies
Precision Farming
Refers to the use of high-tech robotics, data analytics and digital tools for more accurate monitoring of soil, irrigation and strip tilling. When supported by precision farming solutions, crops are more inclined to thrive.
Main Applications
- Sustainable farming
- Water management
- Environmental monitoring
- Weeding and early pathogen detection
Main Technologies
- Drones
- Satellites
- Robotics
- Hyperspectral imaging
- Machine learning
- IoT
Sustainable Packaging
Refers to the sourcing, development and use of packaging solutions that have a minimal impact and low footprint on the environmental, within the overall context of sustainable waste management.
Main Applications
- Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Replace
- Biomass valorisation
- Waste monitoring
- Data enabled circular economy
- Smart packaging
Main Technologies
- Enzymatic processes
- Microbiology
- Grey biotech
- High content imaging
- Advanced equipment
- Smart materials
Meet our Team
Christina Senn-Jakobsen
Managing Director
christina@sfnv.ch
Maëlle Bydlon
Executive Assistant
maelle@sfnv.ch
Théo Droehnlé
Event Manager
theo@sfnv.ch
Steering Committee
Martin Vetterli
President
EPFL President, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne
Stefan Palzer
Vice-President
Chief Technology Officer & Executive Vice President Nestlé
Calvin Grieder
SteerCo Member
Chairman at Bühler, Givaudan and SGS
Michel Rochat
SteerCo Member
Chief Executive Officer at EHL Group
Philippe Leuba
SteerCo Member
Minister in charge of the Department of Economy, Innovation and Sport, Canton of Vaud
Executive Committee
Bérangère Magarinos-Ruchat
ExCo Member
Chief Sustainability Officer at Firmenich
Christian Schwab
ExCo Member
Executive Director of the Integrative Food & Nutrition Center, EPFL
Christoph Hartmann
ExCo Member
Head of Academic Alliances at Nestlé
Fabian Wahl
ExCo Member
Member of the Executive Board at Agroscope
Ian Roberts
ExCo Member
Chief Technology Officer at Bühler SA
Jerry Krattinger
ExCo Member
Managing Director of Fribourg Development Agency at Canton of Fribourg
Martijn Sonnevelt
ExCo Member
Executive Director at ETH Zurich World Food System Center
Raphaël Conz
ExCo Member
Deputy Director at the Office for Economic Affairs and Innovation (SPEI) Canton of Vaud
Marc Stierand
ExCo Member
Associate Professor of Service Management & Founding Director of The Institute of Business Creativity (IBC), EHL
Aurélien Demaurex
ExCo Member
Startups & SMEs Representative, Co-Founder at ecoRobotix
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