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Fribourg Agri&Food between tradition and ambition. This is episode 5 (6 more to come) where I touch upon the vibrant start-up scene, the valorisation of biomass and its outcome in new polymers, materials or molecules (Bloom Biorenewables, Seprify), and the lighthouse programs we have set up to dynamize the Fribourg Agri&Food sector. And of course, I had to mention the 6 mythical products (one of the highest density in Switzerland) with protected denomination of origin (AOP): Gruyère, Vacherin, Cuchaule (a safran bread), Poire à Botzi (a small and delicious variety of pears), Bouttefas (a rustic sausage), and Jambon de la Borne (a ham wich is cured and smoked at the same location as where the summer pasture Gruyère is produced). #fribourg #agriandfood #place2grow #whyswitzerland #clusterfoodandnutrition #swissfoodandnutritionvalley

Episode 4 on Fribourg Agri&Food and how we are building an exemplary ecosystem in the field of green chemistry and valorisation of biomass. Showcasing Seprify and Bloom Biorenewables! #whyfribourg #place2grow #whyswitzerland #agrifood #biomass #bioeconomy

Agrifood systems are intricate ecosystems encompassing pre-production, production, and post-production challenges. Bringing products to market efficiently and cost-effectively is no small feat. Inefficiencies within this system carry a tangible financial toll, affecting every link in the supply chain and, ultimately, consumers like you and me. However, the impact isn't uniform—it hits some harder than others. This is precisely why a paradigm shift toward transparency in our agrifood system is imperative. Embracing technology can revolutionize the way we operate, making systems more efficient and revealing high-risk areas that demand attention. Imagine a scenario where transparency prevails, ensuring that profits are distributed fairly based on the risk each link undertakes. This equitable distribution can only be achieved through an open and clear agrifood system. As we embark on this transformation journey, the integration of data and digital tools along the entire chain will play an increasingly pivotal role. This integration promises enhanced management practices, heightened efficiencies, and widespread benefits that extend to all stakeholders. Excitingly, these very topics, along with cutting-edge technologies, will take center stage at the THRIVE Hawaii Agrifood Summit. Be prepared to be inspired by visionary keynote speakers, engaged in insightful panel discussions, and amazed by innovative startup pitches. Join us on September 26-27, 2023, at the Hawaii Convention Center to be a part of the revolution that's shaping the future of our agrifood systems. THRIVE Hawaii Agrifood Summit September 26 & 27, 2023 Hawaii Convention Center www.HawaiiAgrifood.com #hawaiiagrifood #agrifood #foodsystems #foodsecurity #agtech #agritech #Agrifoodtech #aquaculture #aquaculturetech #hawaii #asiapacific

Join the Movement: Food & Bio Global Summit '23 Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable food systems? Join us at the Food & Bio Global Summit '23 in Aarhus, Denmark on 26-27 September. This transformative event brings together industry leaders, Startups, SMV’s, scientific experts, and stakeholders to drive the transition towards sustainable ecosystems in the food and bioresource industry. The power of collaboration Under the theme "Join the Movement," we're rallying global innovators to accelerate change. Together, we can transform business models, value chains, and practices to create a healthier, more sustainable future. Let's harness the power of collaboration and build a movement towards carbon net-zero food production by 2050. Four summit labs to shape the future Besides an inspiring program of speakers, success cases, panel discussions etc, you can take part in four summit labs in which you can take active part in shaping the future. Engage in focused discussions on positive nutrition, value-added bioresources, sustainable green transition, and technology-driven solutions. Join the movement and discover insights, network with industry leaders, and establish meaningful collaborations with like-minded professionals from around the world. Register today and make a difference at the Food & Bio Global Summit '23. Together, let's drive innovation, collaboration, and real impact towards a better future. Register right here: https://lnkd.in/ggAr3Tut #FoodBioGlobalSummit #SustainableFoodSystems #JoinTheMovement

🌟 Exciting News: Innovate to Nourish - A Multisectoral Biodiversity, Food & Nutrition Workshop - Register now to secure your seat, on site or online 🌟 📅 Dates: April 23-24, 2024 📍 Location: Hybrid event in Bogota and online (streaming link tba) 🔗 Register Now: https://lnkd.in/eUPYBX-7 Ahead of the UN Biodiversity COP hosted in Cali this fall, my team and me are excited to support #Blendhub and partners to host the co-creative 'Innovate to Nourish' conference, in collaboration with #WFP HZero Innovation Hub for Latin America and the Caribbean, supported by #Siemens Colombia. This innovative event provides an #openinnovation platform to turn #biodiversity- and #climate-smart local #ingredients into sustainable, nutritious food solutions meeting local taste preferences and affordability needs. 🌍 Why It Matters: With around 735 million people facing hunger globally in 2022, malnutrition disproportionately affects women and children, setting back health, education and productivity. #Colombia, our host country, just adopted a new integrated nutrition strategy in 2023 for improved nutrition, particularly among vulnerable populations. 🤝 What to expect: A dynamic event combining high-level dialogues, pitch sessions for local innovators, and practical co-creation sessions aimed at addressing the challenge of Zero Hunger (SDG 2), through sustainable local production and responsible consumption (SDG 12), and the power of partnerships (SDG 17). Our shared objectives: Dialogue: Foster multisectoral dialogues and #partnerships for innovative agri-food solutions. Learning: Share insights and strategies for collaboration across the value chain. Action: Co-create practical, customized solutions for improved nutrition. Join us for this event as a stepping stone towards a series of follow-up touchpoints toward the Biodiversity COP showcasing conservation-trhough-use of local crops and ingredients. Let's innovate and co-create to nourish! See you soon in Bogota - feel free to reach out for setting-up a meeting. #InnovateToNourish #ZeroHunger #SustainableFood #NutritionInnovation #Blendhub #WFP #SDGs #tech4good #foodfortification #bogota

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡🌱🥩🍔   This week, we are sponsoring Future Food-Tech in London. Along with many different stakeholders in the food tech ecosystem, we will focus on how innovation and early-stage start-ups, with the help of biotechnology, can solve some of the most pressing global issues, such as climate change, food insecurity, unhealthy diets, and extreme food waste.   At BII, we are actively scouting and supporting start-ups and translational projects in these four categories:   - 𝘌𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘯𝘰𝘯-𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘴. - 𝘌𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘭𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘺, 𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘺, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘴. - 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘻ing 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘣𝘺 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘶𝘱𝘤𝘺𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘯. - 𝘌𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢 𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘦𝘦𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘨𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘯𝘶𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘮𝘰𝘵𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩, 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘶𝘢𝘭.   Come by booth number 27 and hear from our representatives Julie Riisgaard Cordes, Arnoud Klokke, and Petar Todorov about how we support early-stage start-ups and translational projects within food tech through our different programs. Nordic Virtual Pastures Jan Dideriksen MELLO (BioIndustrials). Lisa Tammi Matr Foods Randi Wahlsten Tue Rasmussen Jonathan Dahlin #futurefoodtech

𝐖𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬? When you’ve signed up for the Food & Bio Global Summit '23, you have the opportunity to book 1:1 meetings with other participants. A great opportunity to expand your international network and find new collaboration partners. For instance, you can book a meeting with Mette Damborg Hansen, who is the program leader for the #Plant2Food program. Mette can provide insights on your ideas and challenges within the plant-based value chain and act as a link to potential collaborations with researchers and companies. #Plant2Food aims to accelerate the transition to a more plant-based food system through open pre-competitive research projects in 2023-2027 and is supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation with up to 200 million DKK You can also book a 1:1-meeting with Seren Kell (Senior Science and Technology Manager) from UK and Priera Panescu, PhD (Lead Scientist – Plant-based Specialist) from USA both from the organisation The Good Food Institute. Talk with Seren and Priera about the transformation from meat production to plant-based, fermentation-made or cultivated meat substitutes. You can definitely get the latest knowledge. The The Good Food Institute is a nonprofit think tank working to make the global food system better for the planet, people, and animals. Alongside scientists, businesses, and policymakers, GFI’s teams focus on making plant-based, fermentation-made and cultivated meat delicious, affordable, and accessible. Powered by philanthropy, GFI is an international network of organizations advancing alternative proteins as an essential solution needed to meet the world’s climate, global health, food security, and biodiversity goals. Do you want to be a part of the Food & Bio Global Summit ’23 on the 26-27th September at the city hall in Aarhus? A summit that aims to kickstart real initiatives and serve as the starting point for a movement that is all about taking action rather than just talking about things. If you're interested in the plant-based agenda, don't miss the summit lab on 'Positive Plant Based Nutrition.' Find the registration link, here: https://lnkd.in/eM32Ppwb Food & Bio Cluster Denmark's Susanne Baden Jørgensen and Astrid Pryds Hansen are available if you have any questions #foodbioglobal23 #collaberation #innovation #global

🍎 Action Lab on the True Cost of Food: Mobilizing Key Stakeholders to Transform the Swiss Food System 🍎 How much does our food really cost? Certainly more than what we pay for it. The food and agriculture industry has a heavy impact on nature, biodiversity, and climate; and it is associated with a number of societal ills such as underpaid labor, as well as public health externalities. What if we could include these hidden or exogenous impacts into the cost of food? Last week, we organized an Action Lab with key actors of the Swiss food system to discuss the implications of implementing the True Cost Accounting for Food in Switzerland. This Action Lab is part of a larger research project coordinated by an interdisciplinary consortium (HEC Lausanne - The Faculty of Business and Economics of the University of Lausanne Unisanté EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) Center for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Centre for Development and Environment (CDE), University of Bern , BFH-HAFL )committed to shifting incentives towards more sustainable, healthy, and fair food for all. Watch the video of the event and learn more about the project on our website: https://lnkd.in/eHj7VD4z Veronica Preotu Petrencu Laurence Jeangros Philippe Thalmann Dominique Barjolle Murielle Bochud Joachim Marti

The Sustainable Processing & Delicious Food Innovations track will bring together these industry experts to share their insights on the alternative protein space at Summit Asia 2023. Track 2 will focus on questions including: ✅ How relevant for developing new process technologies are themes like Affordability, Healthy Diets and Nutrition, Delicious Foods, and Sustainability? ✅ What does the world of novel food processing technologies look like? ✅ What developments can we expect in the coming years? ✅ Which key new technologies will emerge and how can the value chain tap into these opportunities? ✅ Which new crops will be relevant? Hear from: Lutz Grossmann from University of Massachusetts Amherst Guglielmo Ferracin and Ekapat Bhakavuttipunn from GEA Group Raavee Shanker from Vitality Foods Andre Da Costa from dsm-firmenich Dhiraj Singh, Ph.D. from Umami Bioworks Maria Antipina and Christian Hermansen from A*STAR Singapore Institute of Food and Biotechnology Innovation (SIFBI) Francisco M. Codoñer, PhD, Executive MBA from ScaleUp Bio Calisa Lim from APAC Society for Cellular Agriculture Panagiotis Vlachogiannis from Wageningen Food & Biobased Research Antoine Perrault from POITTEMILL - FORPLEX Didier Chanove from Kerry Andrew May from Unigrain Karin del Rey from Big Idea Ventures Siddharth Manvati (Ph.D.) from ClearMeat® Shigeki Sugii from ImpacFat Yoonchan Hwang from everything but.. Juliana Romero Guzmán, Ph.D. from Cano-ela Amadou Sidibé from SAS IMPROVE Gaurav Sharma, Ph.D. from Shandi Don't miss out - secure your spot today and join us 21-22 November: https://lnkd.in/ejc_ybYK #B2FSummitAsia23 #alternativeprotein #foodinnovation #sustainablefood #sustainableprotein #sustainableprocessing #Singapore #futureoffood #30by30

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