Health – Investments for a Better Life
More people are living longer and enjoying greater wealth. This rapid demographic shift is fueling explosive growth across food production, processing and distribution, as well as healthcare and disease prevention. Invest now in business models designed to improve quality of life.
Breakfast Event
8.00 – 9.30 am / Hiltl Akademie Zurich
Pure Food. Pure Water.
Picard Angst – Food Revolution and Bonafide cordially invite you to an exclusive breakfast event at the Hiltl Akademie Zürich. The focus lies on the growing importance of food and water security in general – and on the specific challenges posed by PFAS chemicals. What risks do they present for consumers and food producers, what technological responses are emerging, and what investment opportunities arise as a result?
Featuring a keynote by Prof. Dr. Martin Scheringer (ETH Zurich), followed by a panel discussion with Philipp Hämmerli (Bonafide) and Elad Ben-Am (Picard Angst).
Elad Ben-Am
Senior Portfolio Manager Food Revolution
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World Population Grows from 8 to 10 billion
The global population will rise from about eight billion today to ten billion by 2050, driving surging demand for food and medical care.
World population growth
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations
People Are Living Longer
Life expectancy is increasing worldwide and will continue to climb, especially in developed economies. Rising prosperity, cleaner environments, safer workplaces and healthier diets all contribute. An aging population reshapes society, consumption patterns, healthcare systems and social safety nets.
Average life expectancy at birth
Source: World Population Prospects, United Nations
Wealth Is Growing Globally
With rising prosperity, consumption patterns and social priorities shift. In developed markets such as Switzerland, the United States and Europe and increasingly in emerging economies like China people are more willing to invest in prevention, nutrition and quality of life. Health is no longer seen merely as a cost factor but as a core component of living standards and future security.
Development of GDP per capita (USD)
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USA
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Germany
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China
Source: PwC
Adults with at Least One Chronic Disease
As chronic diseases become more prevalent worldwide, willingness to invest in prevention, nutrition and quality of life is growing. Health is increasingly viewed as a pillar of economic stability in both developed and emerging markets.
Adults with at least one chronic disease by region in %
Sources: Picard Angst Research, CDE, Eurostat, OECD, WHO
Technology as a Growth Lever
Rising demand meets limited resources scalable technologies in MedTech and food‑tech provide solutions. Compound annual growth rates for selected health‑care and nutrition segments are projected at ≈ 10 % or more through 2030.
Growth forecast for selected healthcare subsectors (CAGR to 2030)
Source: McKinsey HealthTech Report / Bloomberg / Statista
Insights
Investment Opportunities in Food & MedTech
Health spending is outpacing GDP growth both privately and publicly. Demand for medical services, functional nutrition and life‑extension technologies is largely independent of economic cycles, making health a structural growth market backed by real‑economy fundamentals.
New Solutions for Aging Societies
Longer life expectancy is driving demand for more efficient, precise and less invasive medical technologies—especially in cardiology, ophthalmology and minimally invasive procedures.
Advances include robotic surgery, minimally invasive implants and sensor‑based real‑time diagnostics. AI enables more accurate diagnoses and personalized treatments.
Portfolio Examples
Minimally invasive, sensor‑guided pVAD heart‑support system
Dual‑accommodating intraocular lens for cataract surgery
In Brief
- Global MedTech market CAGR ≈ 5.5%
- Minimally invasive technologies CAGR > 7% through 2030
Innovation Across the Food Value Chain
Technological advances are fundamentally reshaping food production. The focus is on sustainable, healthy products driven by new consumption models, alternative proteins, efficient processing and biotechnology. Within food‑tech we identify four specific trends:
- New Forms of Consumption
- Alternative Proteins
- More Efficient Processing & Distribution
- Biotechnology in Nutrition
Personalization & Direct‑to‑Consumer
Consumers increasingly expect tailored nutrition. Start‑ups and established companies respond with personalized diet plans, direct‑to‑consumer (D2C) models and data‑driven platforms.
AI and big‑data analytics enable individualized nutrient profiles, while D2C offerings bypass traditional channels to reach consumers directly.
Portfolio Examples
High‑protein, functional nutrition
Functional, healthy snacks
In Brief
- D2C nutrition market CAGR > 12% through 2030
- Personalized nutrition services CAGR ≈ 9%
Sustainability through Innovation
Demand for sustainably produced protein is soaring. Plant‑based meat substitutes, algae, mycoprotein and cultivated meat are gaining traction.
Technologies such as cell cultivation and fermentation enable resource‑efficient protein production.
Portfolio Examples
Cellular agriculture and alternative proteins
Sustainable fish producer (salmon), alternative to classic animal proteins
In Brief
- Alternative‑protein market CAGR > 9% through 2030
- Plant‑based proteins could reach up to 11% market share by 2035 (BNEF)
Smart Food Processing
Food production and logistics are poised for major efficiency gains. Intelligent, automated processes and improved distribution networks cut costs and boost quality.
Smart packaging, automated warehousing and robotic production systems drive savings and quality enhancements.
Portfolio Examples
Global leader in food‑processing technology and automation
Machinery and automated systems for processing and packaging
In Brief
- Food‑automation market CAGR > 7%
- Smart logistics solutions can cut costs by up to 30%
Precision & Sustainability in Food Production
Biotech innovations are revolutionizing food. Fermentation, genetic engineering and molecular agriculture deliver resource‑efficient, sustainable nutrition.
Precision fermentation, for example, produces milk proteins without cows, while molecular farming sharply reduces resource use.
Portfolio Examples
Sustainable biotech ingredients such as human milk oligosaccharides (HMO)
Probiotics and specialty ingredients produced via biotechnology
In Brief
- Food‑biotech market CAGR > 10% through 2030
- Fermented proteins could capture up to 15% of the protein market by 2030 (McKinsey)
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