Nutrition and food technologies

Better nutrition, a vital issue

The canton of Vaud saw the agri-food sector develop more than a century ago, with the founding of Nestlé in Vevey in 1905. In 1986, the group founded Nespresso, a major success story in the food business. Other influential companies have followed, such as Eckes Granini, Reitzel and Hilcona. With a long industrial tradition and a strong spirit of innovation, the region is now at the forefront of designing solutions that can anticipate future challenges. The canton also benefits from the expertise and reputation of international companies that are leaders in their field, including Chiquita, ADM and Starbucks.

The only Vaud-based technopole dedicated to sustainable food, the Agropôle campus in Molondin also brings together a community of players in various fields: from field to plate, innovative nutrition and food technologies. Since 2008, the center has welcomed farmers, inventors and entrepreneurs wishing to develop and test their solutions, and joined the VaudParcs group of technopoles a few years ago.
 

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Our success stories

CISCO

This US giant which specializes in network equipment has been based in Rolle since 2007. The group also has a development unit within the EPFL Innovation Park and is anticipating widespread digital disruption across all sectors of industry.

Flyability

Plus sûrs, plus rapides et moins coûteux: les drones de la start-up<br />vaudoise Flyability ont conquis le marché de la vérification d’installations difficiles d’accès.

Merck

Merck develops advanced treatments in the canton of Vaud. Now, the German multinational plans to expand its production capacity in the region.

News and events

8/31/2023

Economic promotion: Strategic rapprochement with Quebec

A meeting between a delegation from the Quebec government and Vaud’s Department of the Economy, Innovation, Employment and Patrimony (DEIEP) took place yesterday in Lausanne. On this occasion, the State Councillor of the Department of the Economy, Innovation, Employment and Patrimony had the opportunity to exchange views with her Quebec counterpart, the Minister of International Relations and Francophonie and Minister responsible for the Status of Women. Sharing complementary values and assets in terms of innovation and the economy, Quebec and the Canton of Vaud, which have a common language, have agreed to set up a strategic rapprochement.

5/22/2023

TOP 100 Swiss Startup Award 2023: Vote for your favorite Vaud-based startup!

Participate in the TOP 100 Public Voting and support your favorite Vaud-based startup! From now until July 23rd, 2023, all LinkedIn users have one vote each in the public competition to choose the 10 most innovative Swiss startups. The winners will be announced at the TOP 100 award ceremony on September 6th, 2023. Vote now!