Swiss Food Research

Inspiring discussions and lectures at the Innovation Group #Fungi & Fungal Systems. Focus on: 🍄🟫how malt concentration impacts the growth of mycelium  🍄🟫using duckweed as sustainable for mushroom cultivation 🍄🟫industrializing biomaterials through mycelium-based solutions 🍄🟫using mycorrhizal fungi to rapidly increase soil aggregation and alter soil carbon storage 🍄🟫valorizing yeast cells to bring dairy free closer to dairy  A big THANK YOU to our speakers: Natalie Nussbaum - ETH Zürich Timo Stadtlander - Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL Mosas Pilscheur - Mycrobez AG Ian Sanders - University of Lausanne - UNIL The world of Fungi & fungal Systems is evolving and it's thrilling to be at the forefront of transformative discussions. By addressing key challenges and hurdles in an confidential and neutral setting, we're not just envisioning change —we're actively shaping it. #networkingeventseries powered by Innosuisse stimulate new approaches and solutions for impact and transformation, with networking in our community. Join under https://lnkd.in/e-Pt__kA our upcoming Innovation Groups on: 🧑🌾Future Proof Farming 🌾Grains & Baked Goods 🌱Proteins4Future Christian Fanger Goran Pavlovic Eliana Zamprogna Nils Thomann #innovation #futurefood #technology #mycelium

📢 Das 3te Treffen der Innovationsgruppe Zukunftsgerichtete Landwirtschaft mit einer Betriebsbesichtigung von Bioprodukten ab dem Hof von Christian Meier, Sonnenhof Kleinwangen und inspirierenden Vorträgen: 💡"Mut zum Wandel: Die Zukunft im Blick, die Unsicherheit im Nacken" René Ritter, Leimenhof Wenslingen 💡Inspiration in der Landwirtschaft: "Wege abseits der Norm entdecken" Toni Schönbächler, Schönbächlers Und einem Praxisaustausch: Entfalte Dein Netzwerk! 📅 24. Oktober 2024 | 🕠08:30 – 13:00 | 📍BBZN Hohenrain Programm und Registrierung: https://lnkd.in/dchtVAkv 🌱Die Innovationsgruppe Zukunftsgerichtete Landwirtschaft unterstützt Landwirtschaftsbetriebe in ihren unternehmerischen Ambitionen. Die Plattform liefert kontinuierlich Impulse, um die Begeisterung für Innovation zu wecken und gibt Mut, Veränderungen für die Zukunft anzugehen. In Zusammenarbeit mit Berufsbildungszentrum Natur & Ernährung BBZN, unterstützt von Seedling Foundation. --------------------------------------- 📢 The 3rd meeting of the Innovation Group Future Proof Farming with a tour of organic products from the farm of Christian Meier, Sonnenhof Kleinwangen and inspiring presentations:   💡"Courage to change: The future in sight, uncertainty in the neck’  René Ritter, Leimenhof Wenslingen 💡Inspiration in agriculture: ‘Discovering paths away from the norm’ Toni Schönbächler, Schönbächlers And a practical exchange: Develop your network! 📅 24 October 2024 | 🕠08:30 - 13:00 | 📍BBZN Hohenrain This meeting will be held in German. Program and registration: https://lnkd.in/dchtVAkv 🌱The Innovation Group Future Proof Farming supports farmers in their entrepreneurial ambitions. The platform continuously provides inputs to awaken enthusiasm for innovation and encourages people to tackle changes for the future. In collaboration with Berufsbildungszentrum Natur & Ernährung BBZN, supported by Seedling Foundation. Meryl-Georgina Meyer Helene Renaux #FutureProofFarming #EntrepreneurialSpirit #SustainableFarming

Great new members on board 🎉 We are proud to present this companies bringing boundless innovation, dedication, and passion that adds immeasurable value to our network. 🚀 🌟Zya Enzymes adds micro quantities of naturally derived enzymes to foods to retain preferred taste profiles while improving nutrition. 🌟Gelavena - plant-based ice manufacturer with delicious & unique recipes. 🌟Abrinca genomics – a platform empowering to explore, analyze, and visualize genomic data, paving the way for groundbreaking discoveries and efficient data management. 🌟Siemens – leading technology company, focused on industry, infrastructure, transport, and healthcare helping customers to transform their industries. 🌟La Ferme de Château – a unique farm experience for everyone - you will cherish these memories forever. 🌟Aeschbach chocolatiers - Swiss chocolate at highest quality standards with a wide variety of delicious chocolate creations   Together with Claudia Schildknecht, Goran Pavlovic, Bruno Graf, Josh Sauer, PhD, Jürg Rogenmoser, Thomas Roder and our community we're not just building connections; we're forging impactful collaborations helping to transform the Agro Food Ecosystem. Thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Let's continue to innovate, transform, and make a difference, together.🌱🌎💫 #Innovation #community #futurefoods #togetherformoreimpact

🌱 Exploring New Frontiers in Agriculture: Connecting to the Soil 🌱 We recently hosted two open exploration workshops with the Innovation Boosters Swiss Food Ecosystems & Future Food Farming powered by Innosuisse, bringing together over 50 participants from diverse fields—farmers, producers, researchers, chefs, microbiologists, agroecologists, and more. Our shared mission? To explore the hurdles preventing a deeper connection with the soil that sustains us all. 🌍 The workshops were enriched by visits to Biohof Z'Alpenblick and Ferme de Lilan, two pioneering farms leading the way in sustainable and regenerative agriculture. They shared not only their visionary approaches but also the challenges they face daily, offering a courageous view into the future of farming. Nature itself was a powerful participant, reminding us of the realities farmers face — sun, wind, and rain, all in a day's work. 🌞💨🌧️ Key challenges we tackled included: 🌱 How to improve soil value while maintaining production efficiency. 🌾 Raising awareness about the true value of food and soil regeneration. 📊 Leveraging data-management to support long-term soil resilience. 🌍 Mitigating risks associated with innovative agricultural practices. The discussions were fruitful, the opportunity statements bold, and the commitment strong. Together, we are planting seeds for radical innovation, which we hope to see develop with a possible funding of CHF 39'000,. Thank you to everyone who took part! 🌿 #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #SustainableFarming #Agroecology #InnovationInAgriculture #Swissinnovationbooster #FoodSystems Partnering with Cluster Food & Nutrition Simon Meister, Flavia Rothen, Tayan Wagner, Lucas Grob, Helene Renaux

💥Exciting news: Innovation Group Grains & Baked Goods with focus on: 🔎 Can variety mixtures improve and stabilize flour quality in wheat? 🔎 Risk management of mycotoxin contamination in Swiss baking wheat 🔎 FiberSustain - raw material, upcycling technologies & potential applications 🔎 FiberSustain – potentials and challenges for the application in bread 🥖 Bread tasting and bread pairing with bread sommelier Speakers presenting 🎤: Laura Stefan, Silvan Strebel & Lilia Levy, Agroscope Fabio Mascher, Berner Fachhochschule BFH Helena Asfour, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences Valérie Vincent, Groupe Minoteries SA Patrik Bohnenblust, Bread à porter AG 🤩 Join IG Grains & Baked Goods #networkingeventseries powered by Innosuisse 📅 29 October 2024 | 🕠13:30 – 17:10 | l📍BFH-HAFL Registration & Program: https://lnkd.in/dsvN_JVZ 💚 Don't miss out on this neutral and confidential space to co-create and challenge the most urgent topics for change, with the support of the latest science and technology trends and developments. Peter Fischer Daniel Heine Mathias Kinner Susanne Miescher Schwenninger Laura Nyström #innovation #futurefoods #technologies #grainsbakedgoods

Looking forward to many many impactful applications!

🚀 Exciting Opportunity: Open Call Proteins 4 Future 🌱 Swiss Food Research and Stiftung Fourfold are pleased to launch an Open Call for Applications to the Innovation Group Proteins4Future. This call aims to nurture early-stage, pre-competitive ideas within the Swiss Food Research community and provides essential support to transition them into market-validated products. The six-month program will support the development of innovative projects on alternative proteins along the value chain. The scope includes breakthrough innovations in the areas of plant-based protein as well as biomass, biotech and upcycling solutions. Two projects, selected by the Jury, will receive full access to a mentoring program and innovation funding in the amount of CHF 25’000. Eligibility Criteria: 🌟Partnership between two research organizations or one research organization with an implementation partner 🌟Innovative, out-of-the-box approaches and breakthrough ideas 🌟Projects promoting sustainability—economic, ecological, and social aspects 🗓️ Submission: 07 October to 07 November 2024 📢 Notice to shortlisted applicants - 11 November 2024 🎤 Presentation of proposals & review by experts – Mid-December 2024 🚀Announcement of Winners by 19 December 2024 Application Form: More information: https://lnkd.in/dhBGU2s We are proud to partner with Stiftung Fourfold in this endeavor to support the development of innovative projects on sustainable proteins along the value chain.🌍 Don’t miss this chance to advance your innovative ideas and receive essential support to bring them closer to market validation! 💡🌿 #Innovation #AlternativeProteins #SwissFoodResearch #Biotech #Upcycling #PlantBased #FutureFood #Collaboration #OpenCall

🌿☀️ Rückblick auf unseren Open Exploration Workshop in Hirzel   Diesen Montag erkundeten wir bei strahlendem Sonnenschein gemeinsam mit engagierten Teilnehmern die Herausforderungen des Bodenmanagement für Biodiversität und Gesundheit um die Basis für neue Lösungen zur Transformation unseres Lebensmittelsystems zu co-kreieren.   🏡🥕 Der Nachmittag begann mit einem Besuch des Biohofs Z’alpenblick, wo uns Regina Schwarzenbach nachhaltige Bodenbewirtschaftungspraktiken vorstellte.   Anschliessend vertieften wir die zentralen Herausforderungen und entwickelten konkrete Handlungsmöglichkeiten mit Hilfe der #ProblemTree Methode. Der Tag endete mit einem geselligen Aperitif, der Raum für weitere Gespräche und Vernetzungen bot.   Die im Workshop angeregten Lösungsansätze können nun eingereicht werden, um bis zu 39.000 CHF Förderung zu erhalten. 🙏 Ein herzliches Dankeschön an den Biohof Z’alpenblick, das Landgut Hirzel und allen Teilnehmern!   Bleib über kommende Veranstaltungen informiert: https://lnkd.in/ecDvQA26   —   🌿☀️ Recap of our open exploration workshop in Hirzel   This Monday, under a beautiful sun, we explored the challenges related to soil management for biodiversity and health together with committed participants in order to co-create the basis for new solutions to transform our food system.   🏡🥕 The afternoon began with an immersive visit of the organic farm Z’alpenblick, where, amidst the crops, Regina Schwarzenbach introduced us to sustainable soil management practices.   We then delved deeper into the key challenges and developed concrete options for action with the help of the #ProblemTree method. The day ended with a convivial aperitif, which provided space for further discussions and networking.   The ideas generated from this workshop can now be submitted to be eligible for funding of up to 39’000 CHF! A unique opportunity to transform these reflections into concrete actions.   🙏 A huge thanks to the organic farm Z’alpenblick, to Landgut Hirzel, and to all the participants!   Stay informed about upcoming events: https://lnkd.in/ep7tJGjR   #Swissinnovationbooster powered by Innosuisse and co-managed by Swiss Food Research and Cluster Food & Nutrition

🌟 Inspiring: Yesterday’s Meeting of the Innovation Group #Insects 🦗 A bandwidth of themes covering Research Plan on insect feeding for chickens, genetics and breeding to optimize output of Insect, social study on Insects as Sustainable Feed & Food and breeding of black soldier fly offering an alternative to the conventional disposal and production of secondary raw materials. A heartfelt thank you to Strickhof - Praxisnahes Kompetenzzentrum für nachhaltige Ernährungssysteme, Roger Bolt and the team onsite for hosting us in their facilities and offering a guided tour of their installations. 👏 Thanks to our speakers Roger Bolt, Strickhof - Praxisnahes Kompetenzzentrum für nachhaltige Ernährungssysteme Christoph Sandrock, Forschungsinstitut für biologischen Landbau FiBL Jean-Baptiste Luce, Berner Fachhochschule BFH A special word and thank you to Franco Bargetze & Lukas Mäder from REPLOID Group AG, for the spontaneous and insightful overview of the philosophy & aims of this company ✨ The #networkingeventseries powered by Innosuisse stimulate new approaches and solutions for impact and transformation, with networking in our community. Upcoming Innovation Groups: Fungi & Fungal Systems | Future Proof Farming | Grains & Baked Goods. Join: https://lnkd.in/e-Pt__kA #innovation #futurefood #technology

🌟We had the pleasure of hosting the third presentation session for the EIT Food EcoBite Delights Challenge yesterday! 🙌🎉 Students from Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, Università degli Studi di Torino, University of Helsinki and University of Gastronomic Sciences - Pollenzo showcased their progress in creating budget-friendly innovations in bakery and patisserie for people with special dietary needs. Only 6 weeks left until the final presentations and award ceremony in Valencia—exciting times ahead! 🚀 #FoodInnovation #SustainableFood #DietarySolutions #EITFood #FutureOfFood