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Organic Farming Expansion in Swiss Agriculture

Swiss agriculture sees a modest growth in organic farming, with a significant shift in land use amidst overall farm decline.

Why Does Nestle Add Sugar To Baby Products?

Global food giant Nestlé faces scrutiny over differing sugar levels in its baby food products.

Organic Products in Switzerland Made Big Gains Last Year

Swiss organic product sales reached CHF 4.075 billion, with consumer preference for organic certification rising despite inflation.

Planted Unveils Plant-Based Steak in Culinary Milestone

Swiss FoodTech Planted debuts its planted.steak as well as new fermentation facilities as the plant based steak makes it's way to your plate.

Made in Switzerland

“Made in Switzerland” Standards Dropped For Sugar

Switzerland eases its Swissness rule for sugar, allowing a 40% domestic content due to adverse weather and pest impacts on sugar beet crops.

Ramseier Suisse

Ramseier Suisse Achieves 4% Sales Growth

28 February 2024

Despite unpredictable weather conditions, Ramseier Suisse sees a 4% increase in sales, reaching CHF 167 million, driven by product expansion and market share gains.

Public Warning: Pesticide Residues on Ceposa AG’s Dried Tomatoes

7 February 2024

Ceposa AG discovers harmful pesticide chlorpyrifos-ethyl in dried tomatoes, posing potential health risks.

Starbucks in Switzerland: 30 New Locations Coming in 2024

Starbucks' Swiss Expansion: Brewing New Experiences Across the Nation While the price of Starbucks in Switzerland is quiet high at around $10 per drink.

Declining beer consumption in Switzerland

28 November 2023

The Swiss are drinking less beer. In the last brewing year 2022/23, sales fell significantly, with the main reason for this being the deteriorating consumer sentiment.

Raclette Champions come from Valais and Obwalden.

30 October 2023

The best raclette cheese comes from Champéry and Vouvry in Valais and Giswil in Obwalden.

Raclette Cheese World Champion Title Competition in Valais, Switzerland

27 October 2023

This weekend, the first Raclette World Championship will take place in the Valais region of Switzerland.

Inflation rises to 1.7 percent in September

Inflation in Switzerland rose slightly in September for the first time in over six months.

Switzerland: Importing more cheese than it exports?

Switzerland and cheese have been synonymous for generations; so, what happens if the modern Swiss dairy industry cannot overcome its current obstacles? Switzerland and cheese have been synonymous for generations -- what does the future hold? Switzerland will likely import more cheese than it exports says the dairy association Swissmilk, thanks to a change made in the Swiss dairy market about 30 years ago.

The Swiss Michelin-starred restaurant taking ‘green’ to the next level

A Swiss restaurant in Vaud is so committed to being eco-conscious that it aims to produce no food waste and refuses to fly in exotic spices or even – gasp – chocolate.

Why cows and Switzerland are inextricably linked

From cheese and chocolate to burgers and bells, the cow is Switzerland's unofficial mascot.

Will eating insects catch on in Switzerland?

Since Switzerland approved insects for human consumption, companies have been trying to make inroads with consumers.

Cost of oil, sugar, butter up nearly 20% in Switzerland

Fancy an omelet? Only if you can afford it. The cost of Swiss food staples are skyrocketing in 2023, a new report reveals.

The battle of the chocolate Easter bunnies

Switzerland’s highest court last fall ruled that the gold foil-wrapped chocolate bunnies from Lindt & Sprüngli are protected under law this Easter.

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