Food safety

Can Switzerland lower agricultural tariffs to negotiate a better deal with the US?

This content was published on Sep 15, 2025 The European Union, which wrangled a much lower US tariff, offered concessions on certain food imports. Is this an option for Switzerland?

Food safety

Food companies are making treats unhealthier to win over Gen Z

This content was published on Sep 3, 2025 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.

First outbreak of cutaneous nodular disease in a herd of cattle near Geneva

Agribusiness

First outbreak of lumpy skin disease in cattle near Geneva

This content was published on Aug 25, 2025 Lumpy skin disease detected near Geneva prompts mandatory cattle vaccinations and movement restrictions.

Agribusiness

Why bird flu could threaten traditional Swiss cheeses

This content was published on Aug 22, 2025 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.

Three animal diseases closely monitored by the federal government

Food safety

Switzerland is closely monitoring three livestock diseases

This content was published on Aug 10, 2025 The spread of Lumpy skin disease, Bluetongue and African swine fever are keeping Swiss veterinary authorities on the alert.

family Waser produces "Niederbauer" alpine cheese

Trade policy

Are EU inspectors headed for Swiss farms?

This content was published on Aug 7, 2025 A new food agreement with the EU opens up export opportunities for Swiss agriculture – but it also sets some alarm bells ringing for farmers.

Food safety

More and more children are allergic to cashew nuts

This content was published on Jul 29, 2025 Cashew nut allergies among children are on the rise in Europe, surpassing peanuts.

Emmentaler' trademark: Swiss organisation before EU Court

Food safety

EU’s refusal to recognise Swiss cheese trademark contested in court

This content was published on Jul 24, 2025 The European Commission does not want to recognise the trademark of the traditional Swiss cheese Emmentaler.

Over 100,000 people call for more federal funding for poison centres

Food safety

More funds for emergency poisoning helpline requested

This content was published on Jul 24, 2025 Over 100,000 people have signed a petition to save the 24-hour emergency poisoning advice helpline Tox Info Suisse.

Sustainable diet significantly reduces cancer risk

Food safety

Sustainable diets significantly reduce cancer risk

This content was published on Jul 14, 2025 A sustainable diet is associated with a statistically significant reduction in cancer risk and cancer mortality rate.

Food safety

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