Swiss Protein Association
SPA welcomes the holistic approach of the Swiss Nutrition Strategy 2025–2032. The aim of this statement is to provide concrete input to help the strategy realise its full potential in accelerating the shift towards healthy and sustainable diets.
Food processing is an indispensable part of our food system and contributes to safe, healthy and sustainable nutrition. In particular, the processing of alternative protein sources for meat, fish or dairy alternatives promotes sustainable nutrition. Highly processed foods and their impact on health are the subject of intense debate.
Switzerland has considerable advantages to offer for innovations in the field of food technology. The resident food producers and research institutions bring new technologies and products for sustainable food systems. This includes the use of alternative protein sources which require innovative production methods!
Food production and consumption have a direct impact on the Earth's resources. Ongoing global warming urgently calls for more sustainable and resilient food systems. Shifting from animal to plant-based protein sources makes a significant contribution to this.
Consumers should be as well informed as possible in order to be able to form their own opinion. At the same time, messages should be clear and concise to minimise the risk of consumer confusion. We believe that the consumer benefits from a clear declaration of alternative products with reference to animal products.
