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How a candy bar challenged the ‘Swissness law’

What happens when the famous Swiss chocolate company Toblerone moves most of its production out of Switzerland? It doesn’t get to be Swiss anymore.

Nestlé will pay 2M in whistleblower lawsuit

15 February 2023

Nestlé will pay a former employee 2 million Swiss francs for bullying and firing her after she asked the company to review a line of baby products that were later found to be toxic.

Will ‘going dry’ be the biggest health trend of 2023?

20 January 2023

People have had more time to amend their relationships with alcohol in the past two years – either consuming more “quarantinis” to get through lockdown or cutting back in the name of health (originally published Jan.

Zurich: At the heart of the plant-based movement

11 January 2023

It’s home to the oldest vegetarian restaurant in the world – and now Zurich is once again making waves in Switzerland’s plant-based food scene.

Tracking down the best fondue in Switzerland

It is melted-cheese season here in Switzerland, meaning that the culinary spotlight is on fondue – one of the country’s national dishes.

The Swiss cheese trials: The US v. Gruyère

19 October 2022

Historically neutral Switzerland has been waging battle over its famous Gruyère cheese due to a U.

Swiss cheesemakers locked in legal battles

How Swiss banks are responding to global inflation, arrests made over fireworks ban, and more in our roundup of Swiss news from August 1 - 5.

Will Switzerland be able to feed itself in the future?

Climate change, war, plague – the future feels more and more uncertain, especially when it comes to food security.

Will ‘going dry’ be the biggest health trend of 2022?

30 December 2021

People have had more time to amend their relationships with alcohol in the past two years – either consuming more “quarantinis” to get through lockdown or cutting back in the name of health.

How grandma’s cooking shaped Switzerland’s hottest restaurant

13 December 2021

Pascal Schmutz is one of Switzerland's most distinguished chefs. He consistently focuses on sustainability because he feels deeply connected to Swiss traditions.

What we can learn from cavemen about cavities

17 November 2021

As farming became pervasive, so did the supply of refined sugars, starchy foods and cavities.

Forget everything you know about cheese: Why Swiss cheese is healthy

2 November 2021

The Swiss diet is considered one of the healthiest in the world – far outranking neighbors Germany and France, according to the Bloomberg Global Health Index.

A leap forward That pushed nutrition backwards

2 November 2021

Modern agriculture allowed the world population to grow -- but many changes came with it.

Why Swiss farm shops rely on the honor system

2 November 2021

While a focus on locally grown produce and farm-to-table culinary experiences has become a trendy topic, the tradition of “shopping local” has been a long pervasive aspect of Swiss culture.

Not4U – A brief guide to Swiss wine

2 November 2021

As with its culture, geography, and languages, Switzerland is quite diverse when it comes to wine.

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