Welcome to Nutreco's Garden of the Future

This groundbreaking facility is the hub for our Phytotechnology team and gather its activities under one roof, from discovery work and experimental cultivation plots to plant development and plant production. Nutreco’s Garden of the Future will be a very unique asset for our company, unlike anything in the industry today.

6 June 2024, Arbon, Switzerland

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The opening ceremony at a glance

When and where?

The opening ceremony of Nutreco's Garden of the Future will take place in Switzerland on 6 June 2023. 

Interested to know more about the location? Please take a look at the venues we will visit.

What will you learn?

we look forward to presenting our new facility to customers and the media. The programme for the day will include enticing presentations, workshops and a visit to offices, laboratories, and our “Future Garden” to display our plants.

Learn more about the detailed programme. 

Who will you meet?

During various plenary sessions, workshops and tours, you will have the opportunity to meet and get inspired by our esteemed guest speakers and Nutreco colleagues. The event allows for ample questions and answers with our researchers and includes abundant networking opportunities. 

 

Make the most of your stay

Getting there
Getting there
Social programme
Social programme
Explore the area
Explore the area

From Zurich Airport

By train

Zürich airport is closest to Nutreco's Garden of the Future. It is directly connected to 'Zürich Flughafen' train station. Train tickets towards St. Gallen are available at counters in the airport. There are multiple direct trains leaving for St. Gallen within each hour. For detailed train times and online ticket booking, please go to the Swiss train website. 

Upon arrival at St. Gallen train station, you can make your way to the hotel by our shuttle bus service or take a 10-minute walk to Einstein Hotel, Berneggstrasse 2, St. Gallen. 

By car

Car rental is available at Zürich airport. When arriving by car, please use the following address for your navigation system: Einstein Hotel, Berneggstrasse 2, St. Gallen. 

Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs are CHF 28 per day.

Walking route to Einstein Hotel

Networking opportunities

We are looking forward to connecting professionals in the animal protein industry through various networking opportunities. 

5 June - Networking dinner

In the evening of 5 June, we will gather at the Einstein hotel restaurant for a networking dinner. Dinner will take place in the 'Einstein Saal' and start from 6.30pm. 

6 June - Boat tour and dinner

When we finsh the official programme at Nutreco's Garden of the Future, we will bring you to the harbour in Arbon for a spectacular boat tour and dinner on Lake Constance (Bodensee). The boat departs at 7pm and will return at 10pm, after which we will transport you back to the hotel.

Make the most of your stay

Make the most of our trip to Switzerland. The area, also known as 'Phyto Valley' has many pittoresque locations that are worth a visit.  For example, St.Gallen’s most famous landmark, its Baroque cathedral with the Abbey Library. The library probably also has Switzerland’s most beautiful Rococo hall. The entire Abbey precinct was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 1983.

Should you decide to extend your stay to explore the area, we recommend to get inspiration or book a tour at St. Gallen tourism webpage. Or join the complimentary walking tour of St. Gallen on Wednesday 5 June. Registration is required, so please book your spot via the button below. 

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St. Gallen Tourism

Questions about the opening?

Please contact us by clicking the button below and we will reach out to you as soon as possible.