Welcome to the 1st lunch seminar organized by the Food Research and Innovation Center (FRIC) at the University of Fribourg. This lunch seminar session aims to broaden your perspectives and engage in relaxed, yet insightful discussions with guest speakers from diverse fields. This session merges formal scientific discussions with a casual social atmosphere, promoting open dialogue and direct interaction. This format merges formal scientific discussion with a casual social "lunch" atmosphere, encouraging open dialogue and fostering direct interaction between students and guest speakers, from academia, clinic, and industry players, ideally suited to the food-oriented focus of the program. Students bring their own lunches, and the topics are tailored to align with PhD students research areas and FRIC modules.