{"id":18929,"date":"2023-07-26T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/?p=18929"},"modified":"2023-10-17T11:41:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-17T09:41:57","slug":"the-canton-of-fribourg-an-emerging-agri-food-powerhouse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/the-canton-of-fribourg-an-emerging-agri-food-powerhouse\/","title":{"rendered":"The canton of Fribourg: an emerging agri-food powerhouse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Central to Fribourg&#8217;s agri-food resurgence is its carefully crafted economic development strategy, which emphasizes sustainability, innovation, and circular economy principles. An impressive <a href=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/the-canton-of-fribourg-launches-three-agri-food-initiatives\/\">portfolio of programs under this strategy<\/a> demonstrates Fribourg&#8217;s ambitious plan. They include &#8220;Agriculture &amp; Food Industry 4.0&#8221; focusing on the optimization of nitrogen fertilization in agriculture, &#8220;Biomass Valorization&#8221; for reutilizing biomass, and the &#8220;Food &amp; Farm Living Lab,&#8221; which seeks to engage consumers and citizens in the quest for a more efficient and sustainable food system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fribourg&#8217;s commitment to these programs doesn&#8217;t just exist in theory; significant financial investments, including a CHF 1 million budget and an innovation check of CHF 40,000, are evidence of the canton&#8217;s earnestness in executing its vision. The <a href=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/fribourgs-agri-food-strategy-an-innovation-catalyst-igniting-a-sustainable-economy\/\">results are already showing<\/a>, with projects yielding promising outcomes, with their innovative approaches generating new, high-value economic activities, significantly outperforming the Swiss average in employment and added value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ggba.swiss\/en\/whyswitzerland\/agrico-swiss-campus-for-agri-food-innovation\/\">AgriCo campus<\/a>, another jewel in Fribourg&#8217;s agri-food crown, is poised for further expansion. This state-of-the-art facility, devoted to fostering value in agriculture, nutrition, and biomass, offers comprehensive services from applied research to large-scale distribution. AgriCo is not just a workspace, but an innovation incubator, providing unparalleled opportunities for large-scale testing, collaboration, and value creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The forthcoming expansion of AgriCo will create an additional 2,400 jobs, further reinforcing the canton\u2019s position as a vibrant economic hub in the agri-food sector. A testament to the canton&#8217;s commitment to sustainable development, AgriCo encapsulates the essence of Fribourg&#8217;s philosophy: creating jobs, being open to civil society, and attracting companies and their employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"AgriCo Swiss Campus for Agri &amp; Food Innovation\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GpHFKFj90n4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From local collaborations to global impact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Fribourg&#8217;s agri-food sector is built on a solid foundation of collaboration among its private, institutional, and academic partners. This includes the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fr.ch\/grangeneuve\">Agricultural Institute of Grangeneuve<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agroscope.admin.ch\/agroscope\/en\/home.html\">Agroscope<\/a>, further bolstering the canton&#8217;s credentials as an agri-food destination. With nearly a quarter of Switzerland&#8217;s agricultural products processed in Fribourg, the canton is well-positioned to drive the development of the agri-food sector further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, by joining the <a href=\"https:\/\/swissfoodnutritionvalley.com\/\">Swiss Food &amp; Nutrition Valley<\/a> association, Fribourg has gained international recognition, establishing stronger ties with the Swiss food industry and contributing significantly to its future development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The future hub of agri-food and agritech innovation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The canton of Fribourg presents an irresistible proposition for agri-food and agritech companies. Through its ambitious and well-implemented strategy, significant investment, and active collaboration among stakeholders, Fribourg is not just on the map of the agri-food industry &#8211; it is fast becoming the &#8220;place to be.&#8221; With its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and a circular economy, Fribourg is at the vanguard of shaping the future of the agri-food industry, offering a promising and exciting prospect for all who venture into its landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The canton of Fribourg has, in recent years, established itself as an increasingly attractive destination for agri-food and agritech 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