Switzerland
Vitafoods Europe announces new 2021 dates and hybrid event model
Vitafoods Europe 2021 will be in a hybrid format, with an in-person event hosted in Palexpo, Geneva, and a virtual event running in parallel.
Kickstart announces 48 new partnerships to drive innovation in Switzerland
Kickstart Innovation has initiated Proof of Concepts and partnerships between start-ups, scale-ups and established companies and institutions in many fields of expertise, including Food & Retail Tech.
Nestlé’s European plant-based burger takes on a new sensation
The burger combines natural soy, natural plant extracts, rapeseed and coconut oil with a proprietary method of fermenting plant-based ingredients.
DKSH unveils new customer portal for sourcing speciality ingredients
DKSH, a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, continues its digital journey to provide advanced sourcing solutions and cutting-edge formulation support.
Givaudan renames Flavour & Fragrance divisions to align with new 2025 strategy
Givaudan’s Flavour division will become Taste & Wellbeing to reflect the company’s expanded product offering and to align with its new “committed to growth, with purpose” strategy.
SIG announces funding for sustainable packaging research at EPFL
SIG will fund breakthrough research at EPFL in Lausanne, Switzerland, as part of a joint initiative with Nestlé, Logitech and other partners, to tackle environmental challenges associated with plastic waste.
Nestlé and coalition call for Nutri-Score as EU standard
Nutri-Score is a colour-coded system that classifies food and drinks according to their nutritional profile.
YFood secures 15 million Euro investment
Following strong growth in the DACH region, the complete nutrition start-up will use the funds to increase footprint across key European markets.
Emmi launches vegan cold coffee option
Swiss dairy group Emmi is launching its own vegan line under the Beleaf brand.
Nestlé Waters prioritises sustainability with Henniez bottles
Nestlé Waters has announced that its Swiss Henniez mineral water bottles will now be made from 75% recycled PET plastic, as opposed to the previous 30%.
Nestlé to launch plant-based sausages in Europe and US
Juicy nature of the sausages and firm bite means they can be cooked and enjoyed whether grilled roasted or pan-fried.
Nestlé expands use of Nutri-Score in Europe
Nestlé has announced that it will use Nutri-Score nutrition labeling in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany and Switzerland, starting in the first half of 2020.
Nestlé launches new plant-based burgers and grounds in US, Switzerland
All the products look and cook like raw beef and provide a juicy, meat-like taste and texture.
Bühler raises its sustainability targets at networking event
More than 800 decision-makers and partners from across the food sector came together for Bühler’s Networking Days in Uzwil, Switzerland. The focus of the two-day event is on the question of how it will be possible in 2050 to feed a global population of almost ten billion people sustainably and healthily. “Climate change and the […]