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Swiss Dairy Food restructures, cuts jobs

This content was published on Dec 2, 1999 Switzerland’s major dairy producing company, Swiss Dairy Food, said on Thursday it was restructuring its production facilities to boost its competitiveness both domestically and abroad. About 150 jobs will be cut. Dairy Food, which was created after a merger between brand names Toni and Säntis in July, said it was closing its production plants in…

Swiss employers urged to show social responsibility

This content was published on Dec 2, 1999 Switzerland’s major employers’ organisation on Thursday expressed confidence about growth prospects for the economy but, in an unusual statement, also called on captains of industry to be aware of their social responsibilities. The Federation of Commerce and Industry, known as “Vorort,” said that restructuring measures, such as job cuts or factory closures, should be implemented…

Novartis, AstraZeneca announce spin-off merger

This content was published on Dec 2, 1999 Swiss chemical giant Novartis announced Thursday that it and its British-Swedish competitor AstraZeneca were spinning off their agricultural operations and merging them to create a world leading agrochemical firm. Some 3,000 jobs worldwide will be cut in the deal, a Novartis statement said – an announcement that prompted immediate protests from a trade union spokesman…

Ziff-Davis comes to Basel

This content was published on Dec 1, 1999 Basel in northern Switzerland is boosting its position as an international trade fair venue: The operators of trade shows in the city, Messe Basel, have teamed up with an American company to develop a new event dealing with information technology. The fair will build on the highly successful Orbit exhibition of information and technology, which…

What does Switzerland want in Seattle?

This content was published on Dec 1, 1999 Swiss Economics Minister Pascal Couchepin has clearly stated at the World Trade Organisation’s ministerial meeting in the U.S. city of Seattle that Switzerland would like to see more global trade liberalisation – but not at any cost. He praised the WTO’s performance during the Asian financial crisis, and the world trade watchdog’s ability to weather…

WTO meeting sees violent street clashes, policy rifts

This content was published on Dec 1, 1999 International trade talks currently underway in the United States are marked by deep divisions and massive public protests over just how far the 135-nation World Trade Organisation should move down the road of tearing down trade barriers. Thousands of protestors representing dozens of non-governmental organisations have descended on the host city Seattle and many demonstrators…

EFTA, Morocco enter new trade relationship

This content was published on Dec 1, 1999 A new trade accord took effect on Wednesday between Morocco and the European Free Trade Association, which includes Switzerland. The Swiss Economics Ministry said the accord, which is the 14th of its kind, was part of a strategy to create a huge free trade zone involving European nations and other countries bordering the Mediterranean. The…

Swiss wine producers fight to boost market share

This content was published on Nov 30, 1999

Nestlé sells Argentine cheese operation to French group

This content was published on Nov 30, 1999 (AP) — Swiss-based food and drinks group Nestlé said Tuesday it has sold its cheese-making operation in Argentina to a local subsidiary of France’s Bongrain Group. Terms of the deal, which includes the sale of the San Jeronimo factory in Santa Fe province as well as the Adler and Bavaria brands, were not disclosed. The…

WTO summit tackles controversial trade liberalisation

This content was published on Nov 30, 1999 Representatives of the 135-member World Trade Organisation, which includes Switzerland, on Tuesday begin what promises to be one of the most controversial international meetings on how to move ahead with trade liberalisation. Thousands of delegates attending a WTO ministerial meeting in the U.S. city of Seattle will try to agree on measures to boost world…

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