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Kremlin justifies ‘unfriendly’ Nestlé asset grab

The Kremlin justifies the transfer of assets from European companies

This content was published on Sep 18, 2026 European companies forfeited control of Russian holdings as they belong to "unfriendly countries".

Mercosur agreement allocating half a billion to agriculture approved

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Swiss parliament approves Mercosur free trade deal

This content was published on Sep 16, 2026 Following the Senate, the House of Representatives has also approved a compromise under which the agricultural sector will receive half a billion Swiss francs in support.

Agribusiness

Swiss seed giant Syngenta ‘plans $5bn Hong Kong IPO’

This content was published on Sep 15, 2026 Syngenta has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong IPO, according to people familiar with the matter.

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Villars CEO: ‘The key is to boost our visibility while keeping costs under control’

This content was published on Aug 29, 2026 Villars CEO Nicolas Forget says the Swiss chocolate maker will stay in Switzerland despite rising costs.

Agribusiness

BRICS have the world’s largest grain traders in their sights

This content was published on Aug 28, 2026 The BRICS are some of the biggest sellers and buyers of grain. They’ have launched a joint inquiry into potential monopolies in the global grain trade.

Lindt is facing a complaint regarding child labour

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Lindt faces US lawsuit regarding child labour

This content was published on Jul 24, 2026 Swiss chocolate maker Lindt & Sprüngli will have to answer to the US courts over a child labour complaint.

Food supply chains

Truth or tale: Is it true that forced labour exists in Swiss supply chains?

This content was published on Jul 24, 2026 Switzerland is among 60 countries hit with new US tariffs for not doing enough to combat forced labour. Is there any truth to the accusation?

Food supply chains

‘We want Orior to strengthen its position in the world of premium food’

This content was published on Jun 27, 2026 Monika Walser, currently at the helm of Swiss food and beverage group Orior, says building international food brands is challenging.

Food safety

Cadmium: Switzerland seen as safe, but imports raise doubts

This content was published on Jun 19, 2026 A French report on high cadmium exposure from food has put the heavy metal in the spotlight again. Switzerland says its consumers are protected. Is this really the case?

Food supply chains

The era of cheap tomatoes from Spain may be over

This content was published on Jun 12, 2026 Spain is the top source of imported fruit and vegetables in Swiss supermarkets. However, higher wages, tighter regulations and competition from outside Europe are eroding its dominance.

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