From Cultivated Foie Gras to TikTok Candy Shops – Key takeaways from the 4th International Food Innovation Conference The secrets to a long life The conference began with an inspiring presentation by Nick Buettner, Vice President of Blue Zones, who spoke about the secrets behind having a long life and the food cultur... Food Health Sustainability Technology Jun 20, 2024
Milestones and potential breakthroughs in biotechnology The future of the economy lies in the bioeconomy, a field that uses biological knowledge to meet the basic needs of humanity. These findings from research into living matter not only promise an econom... Food Health Society Sustainability Technology Jun 18, 2024
Claude Fischler, expert on food culture: "It is now the responsibility of the industry to restore the good name of food processing." GDI: Mr Fischler, you’re one of the most renowned experts on food culture. What are the main elements of such a culture: its favourite dishes? Its Michelin stars? The time spent eating? Or something e... Food Society Sustainability May 28, 2024
Food culture versus cell culture - Why Switzerland is not (yet) ready for lab-grown meat A land of cheese and sausages Swiss food culture is characterised by animal products - cervelas, cheese fondue, raclette, milk chocolate and Zürcher Geschnetzeltes are (still) rarely vegan. Mr and Mr... Food Sustainability May 14, 2024
Marta Messa: "We can change food systems from the bottom up" Transforming food systems is crucial to overcoming the limits to growth and promoting social prosperity while respecting planetary boundaries, said Marta Messa, the Secretary General of Slow Food, at ... Food Sustainability Apr 17, 2024
New GDI study: The age of biology Animal-free meat, fuel from algae, and concrete from bacteria? The long-term goal of the bioeconomy is a circular economy, with bio-based manufacturing processes and renewable materials. Technological... Society Sustainability Technology Apr 9, 2024
The key innovation trends of 2024 Circular commerce Alternatives to primary consumption are becoming more crucial: consumers, businesses and policymakers want to extend the lifecycles of products. Consumers will use existing items for... Food Health Retail Society Sustainability Technology Jan 5, 2024
Repair revolution: more sustainability through a circular economy The market for repairs and refurbishment has a great future ahead of it. Just take the clothing segment: the global market for textiles grew by 3.9% in 2022, while the market for second-hand clothing ... Sustainability Nov 16, 2023
Now comes the Repair Revolution "The Future Is Repairable And We Are The Tool" is how the Norwegian startup "Repairable" describes itself. "Repairable is a new digital service that facilitates the repair of clothes and shoes. We wor... Sustainability Jul 19, 2023
GDI-Podcast: Der Mensch als Teil der Biologie #2 Der Einfluss der Biotechnologie prägt das neue Zeitalter der Biologisierung. Nach umfangreichen Forschungsarbeiten befindet sich diese Technologie nun in einer aufregenden neuen Entwicklungsphase. Die... Sustainability Technology Jun 29, 2023
GDI-Podcast: Der Mensch als Teil der Biologie #1 Das neue Zeitalter der Biologisierung wird von der Biotechnologie geprägt. Nach intensiver Forschung steht die Technologie nun am Anfang einer neuen Entwicklungsstufe, was zu einem Anstieg im Tempo vo... Sustainability Technology Apr 14, 2023
Inspired by Nature – Enabled by Science: The key points from the GDI Trend Day We are facing a new age, the age of biologization. Science is creating the basis for this next technology, for economy, society and nature. If you want to know where the age of biologization is taking... Society Sustainability Technology Mar 24, 2023