Economy

Spain bets on AI and automation to power its fruit and vegetable industry

Photo of a factory with machines and workers sorting through tomatoes.

This content was published on Jun 12, 2026 Spain is Switzerland’s top supplier of fruit and vegetables and the country is now turning to new technology to transform the sector.

Obligation for electronic doctor's prescriptions takes next hurdle

Swiss Politics

Swiss parliament greenlights electronic prescriptions

This content was published on Jun 11, 2026 Swiss parliament mandates electronic prescriptions in bid to boost patient safety.

Agribusiness

How Switzerland’s pig’s feet export gamble in China faltered

This content was published on Jun 10, 2026 The chance to sell unwanted pork cuts to China for high prices was too good to resist. But record-low prices and higher shipping costs are now denting Swiss pork exporters’ profits.

CF: endometriosis – early diagnosis is key

Health systems

Swiss government takes steps to improve care for women with endometriosis

This content was published on Jun 6, 2026 Switzerland introduces measures to enhance endometriosis care for women.

NZZ defends itself in court against cancellation orders from Swissmedic

Patient safety

Swiss newspaper challenges drug advertising allegations

This content was published on Jun 6, 2026 Swiss newspaper NZZ challenges Swissmedic's drug advertising rulings in court, arguing for press freedom.

Schwan identified protectionism by the United ‌States and China as the firm's biggest geopolitical worry.

Healthcare innovation

Roche chair compares US tariff policy to ‘blackmail’

This content was published on Jun 5, 2026 Roche chair slams US tariffs as “blackmail" and warns rising US-China protectionism is top geopolitical risk.

Healthcare innovation

Pharma’s obesity campaigns juggle awareness and advertising

This content was published on Jun 4, 2026 Pharma giants are bankrolling obesity awareness campaigns, raising thorny questions about what constitutes drug advertising.

Initiative against GMOs: complaint about missing signatures

Food safety

Initiative against GMOs files complaint over ‘missing signatures’

This content was published on Jun 4, 2026 The association behind the food protection initiative is to file a criminal complaint against unknown persons, claiming at least 5,000 signatures went missing during an official recount.

Medicine access

Swiss and Belgian doctors launch charity for burn victims after Crans-Montana fire

This content was published on Jun 3, 2026 The Initiative Phoenix aims to support efforts and drive medical innovation in the treatment of severe burn injuries.

Nestlé acquires 100% of Germany's yfood Labs

Food supply chains

Nestlé takes full control of Germany’s yfood Labs

This content was published on Jun 3, 2026 The food giant Nestlé has agreed to buy Munich-based yfood Labs, a producer of liquid, powdered and bar products.

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