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.
Can Switzerland lower agricultural tariffs to negotiate a better deal with the US?
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The European Union, which wrangled a much lower US tariff, offered concessions on certain food imports. Is this an option for Switzerland?
Whistleblowing platform led to dismissal of Nestlé CEO
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Laurent Freixe was removed from the top job at Nestlé because of an “undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate”. It was the company’s anonymous reporting platform Speak Up that first raised the alarm.
Food companies are making treats unhealthier to win over Gen Z
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Food firms are counting on Gen Z to grow their profits and are exploiting their sweet tooth and penchant for social media trends to boost sales.
Why bird flu could threaten traditional Swiss cheeses
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Switzerland’s cows have dodged the global H5N1 bird flu so far. But if it hits dairy herds, the country’s iconic cheeses could be at risk.
Does your country have enough food reserves to withstand a crisis?
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Despite the increasing risks of war, unpredictable weather and economic shocks to food security, only 30 countries are actively using grain reserves. Switzerland is one of them.
Truth or tale: is Swiss chocolate tainted by child labour?
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A reader asked if it was true that children are involved in cocoa production for the Swiss chocolate industry. Swissinfo tried to get to the bottom of this complex issue.
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.
What matters most in your choice of meat products and why?
Certain American farming practices are banned in other countries: cattle are treated with growth-promoting hormones, for example. Would this put you off from buying American produce or is price the key factor?
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.
