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title: How Open Innovation Is Shaping the Future of Food – an article on HospitalityNet.org by  Christina Senn-Jakobsen, CEO of Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley
description: Discover how open innovation is revolutionizing the hospitality sector through collaboration and cutting-edge advancements in food technology, driving a smarter and more sustainable food system.
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# [How Open Innovation Is Shaping the Future of Food – an article on HospitalityNet.org by  Christina Senn-Jakobsen, CEO of Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley](https://innovationhub.ehl.edu/news/how-open-innovation-is-shaping-the-future-of-food-an-article-on-hospitalitynet.org-by-christina-senn-jakobsen-ceo-of-swiss-food-nutrition-valley)

 Written by [Christina Senn-Jakobsen](https://innovationhub.ehl.edu/news/author/christina-senn-jakobsen) | Apr 19, 2025 7:29:14 AM

The hospitality sector is at a transformative crossroads where open innovation is becoming essential to build a smarter, more sustainable, and human-centric food system. Moving away from siloed food innovation, the industry now requires collaboration across academia, startups, corporates, policymakers, and consumers. Switzerland, through initiatives like Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley, is leading this change with advancements in AI-driven nutrition, vertical farming, circular economy solutions, and personalized food services. The hospitality sector plays a critical role in this ecosystem, acting as both a driver and a testbed for scalable, impactful innovation. Collaboration is highlighted not only as a strategic necessity but also as a competitive advantage in shaping the future of food.

**Read the full article available here:**  
[https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4126745.html](https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4126745.html)

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