Projects at the Geography of Food Research Group
In our applied research projects, we research and develop possible solutions for more sustainable food systems - from the field to the table.
List of projects Geography in Food
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Sustainable Protein and Oil Crops: The potential of protein and oil crops for a transformation towards a more sustainable Swiss food system…
Researchers from ZHAW, Agroscope, and FiBL are investigating how legumes and oilseeds like soybeans and flax can contribute to a more sustainable Swiss food system. A shift to a more plant-based diet and food production is urgently needed. But what does this mean for consumers and farmers, and how…
current, 04/2025 - 03/2029
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Farm to Table 2.0 - Wädenswil Edition (FTT2.0)
The future of university gastronomy: sustainable enjoyment that takes into account ecological, social and economic aspects - is that possible?
current, 09/2024 - 03/2026
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Developing a farmers’ happiness index with smallholder coffee and tea farmers in Sri Lanka and India
Farmers are often exposed to higher economic as well as physical and mental health risks affecting their overall wellbeing. Together with coffee and tea farmers of India and Sri Lanka, we will develop a farmers' happiness index to measure farmers’ well-being and its influencing factors.
current, 06/2024 - 12/2025
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Water and Nutrient Circularity as a Service (WaNCaaS)
expired, 01/2024 - 12/2024
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Local Food Challenge - Shaping the future of local food together (LocalFoodChallenge)
In the Local Food Challenge, students from ZHAW and food technologists from Strickhof collaborate to develop innovative, market-ready food products from local raw materials. Through transdisciplinary teamwork and hands-on project management, they create sustainable solutions for underutilized…
current, 11/2023 - 01/2026
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CirculAr, let's go! (ZirkuLAr)
Fostering circular economy principles in agriculture. Developing and publishing a haptic serious game with teaching material on the topic of the circular economy at farm and regional level.
current, 11/2023 - 01/2026
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Food strategies for all: participation and transformation in smaller cities
Food strategies are processes to promote sustainable development locally. But how can they also be implemented in smaller communities?
current, 04/2023 - 08/2026
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Global site assessment for hazelnut production
Feasibility and suitability analysis using CONSUS
expired, 11/2015 - 12/2016