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Grow Your Food Innovation Business in Switzerland

Food innovation.

Switzerland supports bold food and agri tech innovators with access to a clean food ecosystem including: world-class food labs, regulatory clarity, and consumer trust. Switzerland has a long history of innovation in the food and nutrition sector, dating back to the early days of milk chocolate. Join global brands and foodtech startups exploring:

  • Sustainable agri-tech, AI and alternative proteins
  • Packaging innovation and supply chain integration
  • Public-private partnerships driving real change

We’ll help you find your place in Europe’s clean food future.

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Alternative Proteins

Switzerland is a hub for developing next-gen proteins like plant-based, cultured, and fermentation-derived. With access to specialized labs, food-grade pilot facilities, and forward-thinking regulators, startups and multinationals alike can bring new proteins to market faster.

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Food Tech & Nutrition Innovation

Whether it’s AI-enabled product development, functional ingredients, or personalized nutrition, Switzerland offers the infrastructure and expertise to turn research into scalable, high-impact solutions.

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Packaging, Supply Chain & Retail

Precision, traceability, and sustainability define the Swiss approach to food packaging and logistics. Companies here benefit from world-class engineering and smart infrastructure to create efficient, circular supply chains and deliver.

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AI Precision Farming, Food Waste & Climate Impact

From carbon-smart precision agriculture leveraging AI to waste-reducing and upcycling innovations, Switzerland supports companies tackling the biggest environmental challenges in food production—through grants, R&D partnerships, and a strong ecosystem of climate-focused investors.

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Food Safety & Regulation

Switzerland offers one of the most trusted regulatory environments in the world. Businesses benefit from clear guidance, science-based standards, and fast, collaborative pathways for approval across food innovation categories.

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Get to know the Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

Farming challenges, whether local or global, need a team effort, and the right partners can make all the difference. In 2020, the Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley (SFNV) was launched to connect over 150 partners—startups, researchers, and companies like Ecorobotix to Nestle—working together to create smarter, more sustainable farming solutions.

Success Stories

Anthropic

Anthropic

In November 2024, the Greater Zurich Area made global headlines. Several top AI companies announced new regional offices. One of the most respected AI companies worldwide, Anthropic, chose Zurich as...

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Toblerone strengthens its Swiss roots with CHF 65 million investment in Bern

Toblerone strengthens its Swiss roots with CHF 65 million investment in Bern

Mondelēz International has announced a major investment of approximately CHF 65 million in its Toblerone manufacturing facility in Bern, underlining Switzerland’s central role in the brand’s global...

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