Open Innovation: Reinventing the food industry through strategic collaboration
The white paper produced by SIAL and SprintProject explores how open innovation is establishing itself as a major lever in the food industry
By forging partnerships with start-ups and other players, the sector is accelerating its evolution in the face of economic, environmental and technological challenges.
The partnership between Kraft Heinz and the NotCo start-up illustrates how artificial intelligence can transform food products. Thanks to this collaboration, a new range of plant-based alternatives for meat, eggs and dairy products has been created, combining NotCo’s innovative technology with Kraft Heinz’s commercial expertise. This example shows that open innovation can meet consumers’ growing expectations in terms of sustainability and health, while speeding up the time-to-market for innovative products.
Improving supply chains thanks to start-ups
In the area of logistics and traceability, Migros, the leading food retailer, has worked with Connecting Food to improve the transparency of its supply chains. By setting up a collaborative data-sharing system, this initiative reduces the risk of product recalls while boosting consumer confidence. This case study, highlighted in the white paper, illustrates how strategic partnerships with start-ups can transform critical industry processes.
Towards sustainable and innovative packaging
Nestlé, in its quest for more environmentally-friendly solutions, has teamed up with Danimer Scientific to develop biodegradable packaging. This collaboration demonstrates that open innovation makes it possible to tackle major environmental challenges while offering concrete solutions to reduce the use of traditional plastics. By mobilising the expertise of start-ups, large companies can innovate more quickly and effectively.
The findings of the white paper show that open innovation is much more than just a strategy: it has become essential for tackling the systemic challenges facing the agri-food industry. By combining the strengths of start-ups, large companies and other partners, the sector can not only meet consumer expectations, but also strengthen its resilience and competitiveness.
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