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Science on Your Plate: A Taste of ETH Zurich's Food Systems Research at Food Zurich

The World Food System Center again partnered with the Food Zurich festival, presenting the captivating evening event "Science on Your Plate" (Wissenschaft auf dem Teller).

15.07.2025 by Olivia Keller

ETH Zürich startet ein neues transdisziplinäres Projekt zu pflanzenbasierten Wertschöpfungsketten in der Schweiz (Plant4Value)

Die ETH Zürich und das World Food System Center starten das transdisziplinäre Projekt Plant4Value zur Stärkung pflanzenbasierter Wertschöpfungsketten „vom Feld bis zum Teller». Das Projekt wird von der Stiftung Mercator Schweiz, der Seedling Foundation und der Minerva Stiftung gefördert. Mit 24 Praxispartnern werden innovative Massnahmen zum Ausbau pflanzenbasierter Wertschöpfungsketten und Ernährung getestet. Der Fokus liegt auf deren wirtschaftlichen, sozialen und ökologischen Tragfähigkeit.

09.07.2025 by Olivia Keller

From insight to impact: Researching collaborative colutions to address food surplus

Alumni Stories: Aline von Jüchen reflects on her WFSC Summer School experience, sharing how it ignited her passion for sustainable food systems and shaped her current research on surplus food and collaborative solutions.

08.07.2025 by Aline von Jüchen

Insects to feed the world

Updates from the Novel Protein for Food and Feed Flagship Project include new results from projects addressing food waste management using black soldier fly larvae and participation in the Global Symposium on Insects for Food, Feed and Food Security in Africa.

08.07.2025 by Moritz Gold/Maja Schøn

Small flies, big impact: RUNRES at the Circular Bioeconomy Network Conference

The RUNRES team recently participated in the International Biochar Initiative and Circular Bioeconomy Network Conference in Nairobi. They showcased innovative Black Soldier Fly (BSF) technology, demonstrating how it converts organic waste into valuable resources, which in turn boosts food security and reduces costs in African city-regions. 

08.07.2025 by Sharon Migeri

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