January 28th, 2025 (Renens, Switzerland) – MassChallenge Switzerland, part of MassChallenge’s global network of innovators, is happy to announce its partnership with Eisberg, a leading European producer of fresh convenience salads, vegetables, and fruits, with a strong presence in Switzerland and Eastern Europe for over 50 years. Operating in 12 countries, Eisberg is committed to delivering high-quality, ready-to-eat products to consumers across the continent.
In line with their shared vision for driving change and innovation within the industry, MassChallenge and Eisberg are set to collaborate from 2025 onwards. This partnership aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem, fostering sustainable growth and development in the fresh produce sector.
“We are partnering with MassChallenge to foster innovation and drive positive change by connecting with promising startups. This collaboration provides Eisberg access to fresh perspectives and cutting-edge technologies, strengthening our own innovative capabilities and contributing to a thriving ecosystem of entrepreneurship.” Said Mike Häfeli, CEO of Eisberg.
By combining MassChallenge’s expertise in accelerating startups with Eisberg’s extensive industry experience, this collaboration is poised to create new opportunities for emerging companies and contribute to the advancement of the fresh convenience food market.
“MassChallenge Switzerland is very excited to partner with Eisberg helping startups in our programmes benefit from Eisberg’s strong heritage and experience in the fresh product sector. We believe both Eisberg and our startups can work together to shape the future of the fresh industry and in so doing find inspiring solutions for consumers and retailers, that are good for the environment and that will add value to society”, said Matt Lashmar, Managing Director of MassChallenge Switzerland.
About Eisberg
The Eisberg Group, a leading manufacturer of fresh convenience salads, vegetables, fruit and ultra-fresh menus for more than half a century, is committed to the mission of bringing healthy enjoyment into people’s lives. Our motto ‘Colour Your Life’ stands for our passion to enrich the lives of our customers with our diverse product range. We are a European group of companies with Swiss roots and locations in five countries: A total of 1,900 employees in Austria, Poland, Romania, Hungary and Switzerland dedicate their daily efforts to realising our shared vision and supplying customers in 12 countries. We are a member of the strong Bell Food Group, which is represented throughout Europe and includes the renowned brands Bell, Hilcona and Hügli in addition to Eisberg.
About MassChallenge
MassChallenge Switzerland is part of the MassChallenge global network for innovators. MassChallenge equips bold entrepreneurs to disrupt the status quo and create meaningful change. Since MassChallenge Switzerland’s launch in 2016, they have accelerated 950 startups who have raised CHF2B in funding and generated 59,000 Jobs.
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