We examine the impact of major global companies in Switzerland and internationally, with a primary focus on key Swiss industries: pharma, healthcare, food, and agribusiness.
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Rising health insurance premiums and debates over media fees are making headlines in Switzerland.
How a clash with Roche exposed cracks in Swiss drug pricing system
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Switzerland’s new process to speed up patient access to the latest drugs hit its first major hurdle in a clash with Roche.
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Ypsomed CEO explains why US tariffs are not a worry and why he sees more growth from diabetes and obesity treatments such as Ozempic.
When diagnosing a disease does more harm than good
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Switzerland has the highest number of MRI scanners per person in Europe. But more screening doesn’t always lead to better health outcomes.
Potential US tariff exemption for Swiss pharma is not necessarily a boon
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Donald Trump is pressuring the pharma industry with tariffs. But experts say that tariffs will have less impact on the industry than pricing.
How a clash with Roche exposed cracks in Swiss drug pricing system
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Switzerland’s new process to speed up patient access to the latest drugs hit its first major hurdle in a clash with Roche.
When diagnosing a disease does more harm than good
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Switzerland has the highest number of MRI scanners per person in Europe. But more screening doesn’t always lead to better health outcomes.
Can Saudi Arabia’s billions unlock the secrets to a longer, healthier life?
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Longevity has been an underfunded area of biotech research but that is changing thanks to an unlikely source: Saudi Arabia.
Global concern over measles is rising. Should Switzerland worry?
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Measles is making a global comeback. In Switzerland, a crisis is unlikely – but authorities warn a strong vaccination rate remains crucial.
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Nearly 30 years ago an academic paper wrongly linked autism to a measles vaccine. The impacts are still being felt today.
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The scandal at the Swiss food giant raises questions about its corporate culture and the health of its conglomerate model.
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?
Can Switzerland lower agricultural tariffs to negotiate a better deal with the US?
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The European Union, which wrangled a much lower US tariff, offered concessions on certain food imports. Is this an option for Switzerland?
Whistleblowing platform led to dismissal of Nestlé CEO
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Laurent Freixe was removed from the top job at Nestlé because of an “undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate”. It was the company’s anonymous reporting platform Speak Up that first raised the alarm.
Food companies are making treats unhealthier to win over Gen Z
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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.
Why bird flu could threaten traditional Swiss cheeses
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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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A new food agreement with the EU opens up export opportunities for Swiss agriculture – but it also sets some alarm bells ringing for farmers.
US consumers will pay price for tariff hike, warns top Swiss trader
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Global competition is on the rise and some low value-added activities have already left Switzerland, warns Sébastien Landerretche.
Does your country have enough food reserves to withstand a crisis?
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Despite the increasing risks of war, unpredictable weather and economic shocks to food security, only 30 countries are actively using grain reserves. Switzerland is one of them.
Truth or tale: is Swiss chocolate tainted by child labour?
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A reader asked if it was true that children are involved in cocoa production for the Swiss chocolate industry. Swissinfo tried to get to the bottom of this complex issue.
Truth or tale: is Swiss chocolate tainted by child labour?
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A reader asked if it was true that children are involved in cocoa production for the Swiss chocolate industry. Swissinfo tried to get to the bottom of this complex issue.
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People have come to Switzerland for centuries in search of the fountain of youth. How did the country become a magnet for longevity seekers?
Lost stem cells: the scandal of a Swiss cord blood bank
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Imagine placing all your hopes on your baby’s stem cells to save their life or yours, only to fear seeing that hope vanish along with your child’s cells.
Swiss pharma reckons with its past, present and future
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This is the story of how making drugs helped turn a small, mountainous country into an industry titan, and what the pandemic means for its future.
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The scandal at the Swiss food giant raises questions about its corporate culture and the health of its conglomerate model.
How a clash with Roche exposed cracks in Swiss drug pricing system
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Switzerland’s new process to speed up patient access to the latest drugs hit its first major hurdle in a clash with Roche.
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?
Can Switzerland lower agricultural tariffs to negotiate a better deal with the US?
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The European Union, which wrangled a much lower US tariff, offered concessions on certain food imports. Is this an option for Switzerland?
Whistleblowing platform led to dismissal of Nestlé CEO
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Laurent Freixe was removed from the top job at Nestlé because of an “undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate”. It was the company’s anonymous reporting platform Speak Up that first raised the alarm.
Food companies are making treats unhealthier to win over Gen Z
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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.
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Ypsomed CEO explains why US tariffs are not a worry and why he sees more growth from diabetes and obesity treatments such as Ozempic.
When diagnosing a disease does more harm than good
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Switzerland has the highest number of MRI scanners per person in Europe. But more screening doesn’t always lead to better health outcomes.
Why bird flu could threaten traditional Swiss cheeses
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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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A new food agreement with the EU opens up export opportunities for Swiss agriculture – but it also sets some alarm bells ringing for farmers.
US consumers will pay price for tariff hike, warns top Swiss trader
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Global competition is on the rise and some low value-added activities have already left Switzerland, warns Sébastien Landerretche.
Potential US tariff exemption for Swiss pharma is not necessarily a boon
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Donald Trump is pressuring the pharma industry with tariffs. But experts say that tariffs will have less impact on the industry than pricing.
Does your country have enough food reserves to withstand a crisis?
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Despite the increasing risks of war, unpredictable weather and economic shocks to food security, only 30 countries are actively using grain reserves. Switzerland is one of them.
Truth or tale: is Swiss chocolate tainted by child labour?
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A reader asked if it was true that children are involved in cocoa production for the Swiss chocolate industry. Swissinfo tried to get to the bottom of this complex issue.
Can Saudi Arabia’s billions unlock the secrets to a longer, healthier life?
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Longevity has been an underfunded area of biotech research but that is changing thanks to an unlikely source: Saudi Arabia.
How US tariffs could disrupt the generic drugs supply chain
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US tariffs on generics could raise drug prices and accentuate shortages. That’s not what US President Donald Trump had in mind.
Sandoz board chair ‘convinced that common sense will ultimately prevail’ on US pharma tariffs
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In an exclusive interview with Swissinfo, Sandoz chair Gilbert Ghostine says he remains optimistic despite looming tariff hikes.
Child labour risks in chocolate supply chains go beyond just cocoa
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While cocoa gets the most attention from the chocolate industry when it comes to eliminating child labour, other ingredients like sugar, nuts or vanilla are also high risk.
Dubai chocolate trend leaves Swiss chocolatiers competing for pistachios
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The TikTok-fuelled popularity of Dubai chocolate has prompted Swiss chocolate companies to develop their own versions, spiking demand for pistachios.
Ukraine’s once pioneering agriculture drone industry is hoping to return to the skies
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Restrictions due to the war have killed off growth in an industry that is hoping for a renaissance once the fighting is over.
Global concern over measles is rising. Should Switzerland worry?
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Measles is making a global comeback. In Switzerland, a crisis is unlikely – but authorities warn a strong vaccination rate remains crucial.
