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When Swiss food start-ups fail
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Switzerland promotes itself as a global hub for food technology and innovation, but it is not always easy for start-ups to gain a foothold. Swissinfo spoke to four food entrepreneurs who took the plunge. Switzerland has topped the global innovation rankings by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) for the last 15 years. A large …
Switzerland optimistic about COP30 climate meeting
2025-11-02
Despite the delicate geopolitical context, the Swiss government is optimistic about the upcoming 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Brazil, which opens on November 10. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox “The fact that so many countries are cooperating despite all the difficulties is already a success,” Swiss …
SWISS to reduce flight destinations from Geneva
2025-10-30
Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) will be reducing the number of short-haul flights out of Geneva Airport from summer 2026. The airline cites a lack of resources. + Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox “We are reducing the number of destinations from Geneva because we need to optimise the use of our …
Zurich authorities want ‘no taxpayer money for terrorists’
2025-09-08
Zurich cantonal parliament has voted against recognising the state of Palestine. However, it has provisionally supported a motion calling for “no taxpayers’ money for terrorists”, with 77 votes in favour. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The individual initiative “No tax money for terrorists” was not explicitly directed against an organisation, …
On shoes Swiss cross IP dispute set for court ruling
2025-09-05
The dispute between shoe manufacturer On, the Swissness Enforcement Association (SEA) and the Swiss Federal Institute of Intellectual Property (IPI) over the use of the Swiss cross on shoes made abroad is moving up a gear. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox Following a meeting between the two parties on Wednesday, …
On faces complaint over use of Swiss cross on shoes made in Asia
2025-09-03
The On company is again the subject of criticism because of the Swiss cross on its shoes. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox According to the Swiss newspaper Blick, Swissness Enforcement (SE) – an association campaigning for compliance with the legislation protecting the indication of Swiss origin – lodged a complaint …
Nestlé sacks CEO Laurent Freixe after affair with employee
2025-09-02
Swiss food giant Nestlé has dismissed its CEO, Laurent Freixe, with immediate effect. The move follows an investigation into a previously undisclosed relationship with a female employee who reported directly to him. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The board of directors saw Freixe’s behaviour as a violation of the Nestlé …
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