A petition has been launched to preserve Swiss production of the iconic spice mix Aromat. Some 180 jobs are at stake at the historic production site at Thayngen in canton Schaffhausen. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox The famous yellow Aromat condiment belongs to the British Unilever group, via its Knorr brand. A proposed merger between Unilever's food division and the United States company McCormick is raising concerns. The stated objective of the merger is to achieve cost savings, which is fuelling fears of offshoring. "Our Aromat cannot fall into American hands," Oehl told Swiss public broadcaster RTS. His petition hopes to draw the attention of the local authorities and company management to the issue. Aromat has graced Swiss tables for more than 70 years and has is part of national identity for many people. "For me, Aromat isn't a spice, but a childhood memory," said Oehl. Beyond the symbolic aspect, the stakes are also economic. A potential closure ...
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Published on April 6, 2026
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