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Why is endangered shark ending up on Swiss plates?

This content was published on Dec 16, 2025 New regulations have restricted the import of shark meat but it still finds its way on to Swiss plates due to mislabelling and the clandestine trade.

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Swiss Senate defers decision on importing US chlorinated chicken

This content was published on Dec 9, 2025 Swiss Senate postpones decision on US chlorinated chicken imports amid ongoing US trade talks.

Nestlé and other companies sued by the city of San Francisco

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Nestlé and other food firms sued by the city of San Francisco

This content was published on Dec 4, 2025 The city of San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against ten food companies, including Nestlé USA. It accuses the companies of having triggered a health crisis with the production and distribution of highly processed foods.

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Will Swiss supermarkets be inundated with cheap, hormone-filled beef after US tariff deal?

This content was published on Nov 20, 2025 The US has reduced tariffs on Swiss exports from 39% to 15% but has wrangled duty-free access for American meat, fish and chicken in return. Should Swiss consumers be worried?

Goodbye vegetarian burger? Swiss companies await EU developments

This content was published on Oct 10, 2025 No more vegetarian burgers, sausages and escalopes? In the EU, the naming of meat substitute products may soon become stricter, based on a decision taken yesterday by the European Parliament.

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?

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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?

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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

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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.

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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.

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