Luya

Luya Foods AG is a Swiss foodtech company rethinking plant-based food through fermentation. Its core idea is to transform industrial by-products — especially okara from tofu production — into nutritious, versatile foods using proprietary solid-state fermentation. By doing so, Luya aims to reduce food loss, create local value from what would otherwise go to waste, and make a more sustainable food system tangible through products that are designed for both retail and foodservice. The company presents itself as part of a “Good-Food-Revolution,” combining food innovation, sustainability, and naturalness rather than relying on highly processed meat substitutes. The team brings together foodies, scientists, social media specialists, and other diverse talents, with a shared mission to make the Good-Food-Revolution accessible to everyone. The founding story began in 2021 with Flavio, Tobias, and Mike, and Nina joined in 2024 to complete the founding team. The website also shows a growing organization with leadership, R&D, production, sales, marketing, and operations roles, reflecting a company that develops, produces, and scales its products in Switzerland while exploring further applications of fermentation technology. Luya’s mission is to rescue valuable raw materials, turn them into high-quality food, and expand this approach through a licensing model that can be deployed close to tofu producers worldwide.