Hunger und ländliche Armut, Klimawandel, Gesundheitsprobleme, Verlust der Biodiversität - mehr und mehr Menschen realisieren, dass wir mit der gängigen Landwirtschaft und Ernährung in eine Sackgasse fahren. Gleichzeitig ist vieles in Bewegung, und die Chancen für einen tiefgreifenden Wandel standen noch nie so günstig - in Afrika, in der Schweiz, und global.

Schwerpunkt des 1. Innovationsforum Ernährungswirtschaft wird das Thema Automation sein. Betrachtet wird die ganze Wertschöpfungskette von Landwirtschaftsprodukten. Die Tagung soll den Wissens- und Technologietransfer fördern und richtet sich an Vertreterinnen und Vertreter aus Forschung, Industrie, Gewerbe und Landwirtschaft.

The 3D printing technology will be fundamental to the way people interact with food in the future. Supermarkets are already testing to 3D print customized cakes, caterers / restaurants are offering printed desserts. Some even claim that there will be a 3D food printer in every home soon. However, much research is required to change the hype into reality. Which industries will be influenced by the technology? Which food components can be printed in the near future? And which aspects should be taken into account to ensure safety and maintainability of 3D printed food?

Be active and discover agile and interactive formats in the workshops. The topics ranging from future use of alternative proteins like microalgae and hemp to the use of whole crop and a sustainability modelling tool.

How can innovation in nutrition help to improve the well being of the growing population in the world? The importance of healthy nutrition is of paramount importance, which starts with healthier eating from childhood, within the context of choice. The impact of technology requires a cross-sector knowledge exchange and cooperation.

Learn more about how your company or institution can generate disruptive and groundbreaking innovations using collaborative methods like DesignThinking and Rapid Prototyping. The focus of the NTN Innobooster "Swiss Food Ecosystems" lies on next generation innovation in the field of: Smart Nutrition Biomass Valorization Resource Efficiency Circular Economy Sustainable Packaging.

Fi Europe is a comprehensive food ingredients trade show covering specialty food ingredients from sensory to functional, as well as processing solutions and services across the whole supply chain. This year it is colocated with Health Ingredients.