Pioneering future-proof
food systems. Together.
We unite the Swiss food ecosystem to build on Switzerland’s strengths as a food nation.
What we do
We collaborate to
co-create, innovate
and shape the
future of food.
Who we are
We’re a network of Swiss food innovators – from universities, large enterprises, innovation accelerators and investors to government bodies, SMEs and startups. We’re committed to reshaping food systems to drive better human and planetary health.
Our strategic pillars
Networking & knowledge sharing
We connect and unite Swiss innovators through our events and communication channels.
Impact
Platform projects
We bring Valley partners together to co-create projects that shape the future of food.
Innovation scaling
We develop the resources that Valley partners need to grow and have impact.
Find out more
- Switzerland as a cultured food nation
- Valley job platform
- FoodTech Investor Deal Flow
- Facilities platform (coming soon)
Global
impact
We collaborate with global partners to share Swiss food innovation on the global stage.
Find out more
- Annual “Walking the Valley” event for international startups
Stories from our ecosystem
Concern about Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) is growing — but is processing really the problem?
Concern about Ultra Processed Foods (UPFs) is growing — but is processing really the problem? By Christina Senn-Jakobsen, CEO, Swiss Food & Nutrition ValleyImage: freepix.comIn recent months, the conversation around ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has intensified...
SFNV’s new Steering Committee Chair Marie-France Tschudin on encouraging collaboration for a better food system
Collaboration is crucial to allow food system innovation to flourish in Switzerland and beyond, according to Marie-France Tschudin, who was elected as Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley’s new Steering Committee Chair in May this year. Marie-France, former President of...
Planted builds additional production facility for Europe in southern Germany
Valley Partner Planted, the Swiss FoodTech pioneer for plant-based meat made exclusively from clean ingredients, is further investing in capacity expansion with the addition of a new production facility in southern Germany. Based on fermentation technology, the site...
Upcoming events
- 30 September | 1:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Open Exploration Workshop in Hirzel
- 30 September | 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
ZFV-Living Lab Innovation Call | Online
- 02 October - 03 October
Future Food-Tech London 2024
Join us
Based in Switzerland?
Companies listed in the Swiss Commercial Registry are welcome to apply to become part of our growing network.
Based
abroad?
Organizations that are not yet active in Switzerland can become a Friend of the Valley and receive early-bird invites and tailored updates.