The Swiss FoodTech Ecosystem Report 2025, developed by Porsche Consulting for Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley, reveals how the country has transformed into a global innovation hub by blending tradition, scientific excellence, and public-private collaboration.
Switzerland’s leadership in biotechnology, precision fermentation, and molecular farming is setting new global benchmarks for sustainable and scalable food production. At the same time, consumer expectations are shifting, from convenience to resilience, with growing demand for healthier, traceable, and environmentally responsible food solutions. This evolution is powered by a uniquely connected ecosystem, where academia, corporates, and startups collaborate to turn scientific discovery into market-ready innovation. Example: Since 2021, the number of FoodTech startups has surged by 65%, with new ventures driving breakthroughs in smart farming, functional nutrition, and next-gen ingredients.
“Switzerland’s FoodTech ecosystem is a masterclass in strategic innovation. It demonstrates how aligning science, startups, and corporates can create a resilient, health-driven, and globally competitive food industry,” says Dr. Roman Hipp, Industry Lead Consumer Goods at Porsche Consulting. For food manufacturers, the report offers a strategic roadmap: from AI-driven food design and personalized nutrition to circular supply chains and biotech-enabled production models. The message is clear: to stay competitive, companies must embed health, sustainability, and innovation at the core of their strategy.
Porsche Consulting authors of Swiss FoodTech Ecosystem Report 2025: Giulio Busoni, Partner Consumer Goods, and Armin Khalili, Manager Consumer Goods.