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The Swiss National Network of Excellence for the Swiss Food Sector

Explore efforts to stimulate innovation in the Swiss food industry, addressing obstacles faced and solutions proposed for future growth and competitiveness. Learn about the Swiss National Network of Excellence for Food Science & Technology's actions, results, and encountered problems.

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The Swiss National Network of Excellence for the Swiss Food Sector

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  1. The Swiss National Network of Excellence for theSwiss Food Sector a National Network of Excellence for Food Science & Technology 1st meeting of the National Technology Platforms Rome – April 14th, 2007 Jean-Claude Villettaz, Ph.D. Member of the Board www.swissfoodnet.ch

  2. Network’s main objective a National Network of Excellence for Food Science & Technology 1st meeting of the National Technology Platforms - Rome - April 14th, 2007 Strengthening the competitiveness of the Swiss Food industry through market driven R&D and innovation, by providing: • Know-How and expertise • Access to public R&D infrastructures (labs, pilot plants) • Help for searching for key competences (academic partners)

  3. Promoting the visions of the ETP Food for Life a National Network of Excellence for Food Science & Technology 1st meeting of the National Technology Platforms - Rome - April 14th, 2007 • Organization of 2 workshops in 2006, inviting the Swiss Food industry to share the visions of the ETP Food for Life • Presentation of the ETP Food for Life, by Prof. Brian McKenna (November 3, 2006) • Presentation of “Food & Health” and “Food & Consumer” visions, by Prof. Robert J. Brummer (December 12, 2006)

  4. Actions taken to stimulate innovation potential in food companies a National Network of Excellence for Food Science & Technology 1st meeting of the National Technology Platforms - Rome - April 14th, 2007 • Mailing to about 100 food companies drawing attention to the SRA and the ETP visions • Direct bilateral meetings with CEO from 20 selected food companies

  5. Results & problems encountered a National Network of Excellence for Food Science & Technology 1st meeting of the National Technology Platforms - Rome - April 14th, 2007 • Very little reaction from food companies so far. Main reasons: • Innovation means investment (time, money) • Innovation requires a vision of the future • Innovation is rather for the big companies, not for SME • Low margin sector, very low investment in R&D • Innovation = me too • No tradition in pre-competitive R&D (just act for today) • “Go alone” culture • No - or almost no - IP protection • Too little “success stories” to tell, to be able to convince food companies to invest in R&D

  6. Questions a National Network of Excellence for Food Science & Technology 1st meeting of the National Technology Platforms - Rome - April 14th, 2007

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