⏰ Only a few weeks to go! Our next Dialogue Series event "Stories from Food Startups" is on 28 May at @ethz.ch. Three founders. Three journeys. One evening of insightful conversations about food, science, and entrepreneurship. 👉 Secure your spot: luma.com/o94qfbic

New paper out from the Future Food Initiative 🌱 @ethz.ch researchers tackled a key barrier to plant protein adoption: how do you recover spent NADES solvents affordably at scale? Answer: nanofiltration membranes — lower energy, pilot-scale validated ✅ 📄 Read the publication: bit.ly/4eHzBUM

We're excited to introduce the #PhD researchers driving the empirical work of #Plant4Value, a joint project of the @ethz.ch Einstein School of Public Policy and the World Food System Center, aimed at fostering sustainable, #plant-rich food value chains in Switzerland. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/3QV4Sd1

🌿 We are pleased to announce a special screening of UNDER PLANTS – A Change of Perspective, featuring Center member Consuelo De Moraes (@ethz.ch). 7 May 2026 | 18:00 | Riffraff Zurich Save your spot: bit.ly/4d3OfD8 In cinemas from 14 May 2026.

Home | Flying Scents – of Plants and People

Mira Film presents the documentary film Flying Scents – of Plants and People by Antshi von Moos.}

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Global Lecture Series at ETH Zurich: A Planetary Health Check - Taking the Pulse of the Planet: Are We Still Operating Within Earth’s Safe Limits? With Johan Rockström and Millie Chapman. Monday 4 May 2026 ethz.ch/en/news-and-...

The GDI 6th International Food Innovation Conference (18 June) brings together experts from Tetra Pak, Nestlé, Givaudan, Tastewise, BIOMES and more, all tackling #AI's role in the future of food. 🎟️ Save 25% with code IFIC26WFSCF 🔗 bit.ly/4cV2Qkg #FoodInnovation #AI #FoodTech

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping the food system—from raw material sourcing to the plate.

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#Rewilding isn't just an ecological challenge, it's a question of justice. 🌿 Our Vice Chair Prof. Jaboury Ghazoul makes the case that distributive, procedural, and recognition justice must be built into every restoration project. A sharp and timely read 👇 bit.ly/4cAdzBU @usyseth.bsky.social

Jaboury Ghazoul, why do we need to consider issues of fairness in rewilding processes?

The reintroduction of extinct animals such as beavers or the restoration of wilderness: nature conservation is often imposed without involving the local population. Ecosystem researcher Jaboury Ghazou...

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📢 Call for Contributions | Origin, Diversity & Territories Forum 2026 Theme: Change & Innovation in Geographical Indications — balancing sustainability and long-term viability. 📍 Besançon | 🗓 1–3 Dec 2026 | ⏰ Abstracts due 30 June 🔗 Full details & registration: bit.ly/4ufoVBl (📸: ODT)

📢 The call for submissions for the #SFIARAward 2026 is now open! Relevant for Master's & PhD researchers working on agricultural research for development. 🏆 CHF 5,000 (PhD) / CHF 1,000 (Master's) 📅 Deadline: 15 July 2026 🔗 sfiar.ch/award @usyseth.bsky.social @bfh-ch.bsky.social

SFIAR Award 2026 – Call for Submissions

The Swiss Forum for International Agricultural Research (SFIAR) invites submissions for the SFIAR Award 2026. The award recognizes outstanding Master’s and PhD research in agricultural research for de...

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Join our next Dialogue Series event: Stories from Food Startups 📅 28 May | 18:00–20:30 📌 Dozentenfoyer, @ethz.ch Meet founders from Olexir, Niatsu & Egg Field: researchers-turned-entrepreneurs sharing how they bridged lab and shelf. Free. Apéro included. Registration mandatory 👇 bit.ly/3OhQhrd

2 inaugural public lectures at @ethz.ch, both highly relevant to the future of food systems: 🧠 21.4. "The Hungry Brain: The Science of Need, Choice, and Behaviour" Prof. Kosse 🌍 29.4. "Biosphere Governance in the Age of Algorithms" Prof. Chapman @usyseth.bsky.social 🔗 live stream: bit.ly/4899QbW

Agrarwissenschaften: Was Milch mit #KI zu tun hat Nur 1/4 der @ethz.ch Agrarwissenschaften-Absolvent:innen landet in der Landwirtschaft – die anderen in Robotik-Startups, Rückversicherungen oder Klimaforschung. Erfahre mehr im @nzz.ch Artikel: 🔗 bit.ly/4vGbL1I @usyseth.bsky.social

Our Annual Report 2025 is now available, highlighting our activities and achievements in research, education, and outreach. 👉 Read full report: ethz.ch/content/dam/...

@ethz.ch students spent three days at @fao.org in Rome exploring gender equality & youth empowerment as drivers of food & nutrition security. They engaged with FAO and @ifad.org experts through presentations, discussions & case-based learning. Read more👇 bit.ly/4dK2sHu @usyseth.bsky.social

🌱 2 PhD positions open at @ethz.ch Grassland Sciences! Join PhenoMix – a joint project at @ethz.ch, Swiss Data Science Center & @agroscope.bsky.social – studying legume-cereal crop mixtures in the field. Apply by 15 May 2026. jobs.ethz.ch/job/view/JOP... @snf-fns.ch @usyseth.bsky.social

Two doctoral students in plant ecophysiology and ecosystem services of crop mixtures (Project: PhenoMix)

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What can a cow's breath reveal about her health?🐮💨 @ethz.ch's Mutian Niu is pioneering "exhalomics", non-invasive breath diagnostics for dairy cows. The goal: earlier disease detection, less antibiotics, better animal welfare. 🔗 Article: bit.ly/3PXYq4p 🔗 Paper: bit.ly/4vpBwmW @usyseth.bsky.social

From @ethz.ch to impact! 🚀 GoNina is tackling #FoodWaste at the source. Their AI analyzes 150+ factors to give bakeries precise production guidance, cutting surplus by up to 52%. 🥐📈 👉 Fighting waste with data: www.gonina.com/en

Together for Net Zero. 🤝 Inform. Connect. Act. Join @ethz.ch on 7 May for a day of climate action, featuring ☕ Znüni keynote w/ @retoknutti.bsky.social 🌱 Fossil-free panel discussion by ETH4D 🍽️ Future of gastronomy with SV Group Register here: ethz.ch/en/the-eth-z...

The science of healthy eating is complex, allowing myths to outpace evidence. Ultra-processed foods are a primary example: headlines often portray them as universally detrimental, but the science is more nuanced. 👉 Insights from our Center's Martijn Sonnevelt & Jeanne Tomaszewski: bit.ly/3QbU35K

🧪 From soil to plate: Our latest Dialogue Series event at @ethz.ch dove into the science of #PFAS "forever chemicals" in Swiss food systems. Experts from @ethz.ch, @eawag.bsky.social and the Food Packaging Forum explored pathways from soil to gut. Read the highlights: bit.ly/4sDq0m3

Beyond the headlines: an evening of science on PFAS in our food system

The World Food System Center's second Dialogue Series event of 2026 brought together researchers, students, and practitioners at ETH Zurich to examine PFAS and what their presence in Swiss soils, wate...

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💡 What does it take to turn #research into real #policy change? A newly published paper by the @ethz.ch Joint Initiative Engage offers a practical answer: 4 competencies for meaningful science–policy #dialogue. 👉 Read the news: bit.ly/40Adasr 🔗 Read the paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

New policy brief by Eva-Marie Meemken & team: how to promote decent work for informal food workers in Ghana 🇬🇭 Three priority areas for policymakers 👇 doi.org/10.3929/ethz... @usyseth.bsky.social @ethz.ch

“Forever Chemicals” on our Plates 🍽️🧪 How do PFAS enter our food system and what are the implications for our health? Join the us on 19 March 19 at @ethz.ch for an science-based dialogue with experts from ETH, @eawag.bsky.social, and the Food Packaging Forum. 👉 Register here: luma.com/y7fboa6g

A new chapter at WFSC! Huge thanks @robertfinger.bsky.social for his visionary leadership as Chair since 2021. We’re excited that he remains a member! 👏 Welcome @vonmeyenn.bsky.social, our new Steering Committee Chair as of Feb 2026. 🚀 We look forward to the collaboration. @ethz.ch

Research for whom? Whose knowledge counts? 🌍 Join UZH’s 5th Citizen Science School (June 7–12) to master co-creation & participatory research. Open to students & practitioners! 📍 Zurich, Switzerland ⏳ Apply by Feb 15 🔗 www.citizenscienceschool.uzh.ch #CitizenScience

Last Thursday, we kicked off our new Dialogue Series at @ethz.ch with a sold-out launch event! 🚀 In collaboration with FoodHack Zurich, we explored "Rethinking Pleasure in Food" through 4 sensory stations. Next event: PFAS in Food on 19 March! 🧪🌽 👉 worldfoodsystem.ethz.ch/outreach-and...

@fao.org event: A Systems Approach to Global Food Security As #FAO marks 80 years, this session explores the future of agrifood systems and the "Four Betters." 📅 Jan 27, 2026 | 15:00 CET 📍 Rome + Virtual We’ll be attending virtually, join us! 🔗 bit.ly/4sPytTF #FoodSecurity (Picture: FAO)

Why "admire the problem" first? 🧩 Alumna Fiona Schneider reflects on how an intensive deep dive at the WFSC Summer School 2025 shaped her approach to food systems, interdisciplinary groupwork, and collaborative change. 👉 Read her Alumni Story: worldfoodsystem.ethz.ch/news/wfsc-ne...

The GRiP project at @ethz.ch has successfully validated a new approach to agricultural pest monitoring! 🚀 By pairing autonomous #drones with #eDNA analysis, the team detected invasive Japanese beetles weeks earlier than traditional methods. 👉Access fact sheet: bit.ly/3ZbY6Al @usyseth.bsky.social

Congrats to our 2025 #SFIAR Award winners! 🏆👏 While Claude Müller's doctoral theses provides new insights into #soil management practices, the Master's thesis of Lea Fabritius focuses on social impacts in #coffee value chains in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Well done! usys.ethz.ch/en/news-even...