I cover food and agribusiness and have a special interest in sustainable supply chains, food safety and quality, as well emerging players and trends in the food industry.
A background in forestry and conservation biology led me down the path of environmental advocacy. Journalism and Switzerland made me a neutral observer who holds companies accountable for their actions.
Child labour risks in chocolate supply chains go beyond just cocoa
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While cocoa gets the most attention from the chocolate industry when it comes to eliminating child labour, other ingredients like sugar, nuts or vanilla are also high risk.
Dubai chocolate trend leaves Swiss chocolatiers competing for pistachios
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The TikTok-fuelled popularity of Dubai chocolate has prompted Swiss chocolate companies to develop their own versions, spiking demand for pistachios.
Ukraine’s once pioneering agriculture drone industry is hoping to return to the skies
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Restrictions due to the war have killed off growth in an industry that is hoping for a renaissance once the fighting is over.
Egg shortages force food industry to think outside the coop
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Culling of chickens due to bird flu and increasing demand has led to a spike in egg prices and given vegan alternatives something to crow about.
Are food firms’ efforts to reduce cow fart emissions a lot of hot air?
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To reduce their carbon footprint, food companies are betting on cow feed that produces less methane. Consumers still need some convincing.
WEF 2025: banking on an AI revolution to overcome protectionism
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The World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos will try to make a case for collaboration by promising an AI revolution for all.
What lies ahead for Switzerland: an economic outlook for 2025
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Solid growth prospects, the search for a more efficient food industry, uncertainty for the pharma sector: a look at what the upcoming year has in store for the Swiss economy.
Child labour is not just the chocolate industry’s problem
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There’s a dirty secret lurking behind the rich aroma of a morning coffee, the shine on gold jewellery, and the wafting smoke of a lit cigarette.
Africa wants more time and money to comply with EU deforestation regulation
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African cocoa- and coffee- producing countries are racing against the clock to avoid being excluded from the European market. A proposal to delay implementation would give them more time to prepare.
Raw milk: regulatory loophole gives Swiss the freedom to skip pasteurisation
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The sale of raw milk is banned in some parts of the world but Switzerland counts on labelling and personal responsibility.
Cosmetic pesticides are making it to your apple. Is that a bad thing?
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Plant growth hormones are widely used in fruit cultivation to give consumers uniform, blemish-free products. But with little published research, the risks are as yet unknown.
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Top CEOs are not just paid a simple salary like ordinary employees. The number on their paycheck includes variables that can top their annual salary.
Alain Delon’s complicated relationship with ‘peaceful’ Switzerland
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The iconic French actor was first attracted to Switzerland for tax reasons, but he eventually made a home in Geneva and acquired Swiss citizenship.
The luxury industry looks to private equity for a reboot
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The recent purchase of Swiss shoe brand Bally by American investment firm Regent is a symbol of the acquisition and consolidation trend in the luxury industry.
Do Ukrainian refugees have a secure future in Switzerland?
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Since the start of the war, Switzerland has fast-tracked asylum claims from Ukrainian refugees but is now rejecting claims at a higher rate than ever.
Will a drastic hike in Swiss inheritance tax lead to an exodus of billionaires?
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A proposal to levy an inheritance tax of 50% on the super-rich has provoked emigration threats from wealthy Swiss residents.
Should raw milk sales be banned or should consumers decide?
Swiss food regulations do not allow raw milk to be sold for direct consumption. However, a loophole allows 400 raw milk vending machines to do just that.
Train vs plane: would you take a direct train between London and Geneva?
Eurostar is planning to run direct trains from Britain to Germany and Switzerland from the early 2030s. Would you favour the train over the plane? If not, why not?
