Food and Drink
Latest articles about food, drink, and food culture in Switzerland.
Easter trees and egg smashing: How to celebrate Easter the Swiss way
If you want to add a Swiss twist to your Easter this year, Swiss food writer Franziska Wick from Little Zurich Kitchen has some suggestions for you.
Culture, politics, food: What makes Europeans proud of their country?
A recent survey by the Pew Research Centre delved into what people feel proudest about in their country, with Europeans pointing to history, food and culture among the main reasons.
Italian caught trying to smuggle 66 panettones across Swiss border
An Italian national has been arrested after attempting to smuggle dozens of panettones into Switzerland as part of an undeclared 100kg cross-border haul.
Swiss Gruyère named world's best cheese
It's official: the best cheese in the world is Swiss. As if it was in doubt? An 18-month-old Swiss Gruyère AOP beat out more than 5,000 participants from 46 countries for the honor of world's best cheese.
Do restaurants in Switzerland have a hygiene problem?
Switzerland has many excellent restaurants, but is the food they serve consistently safe to eat? A new report suggests restaurant goers should take care.
How can you check for warnings of food contamination in Switzerland?
Switzerland’s food supply is among the safest in the world, but it doesn’t mean some ‘toxic’ components can’t get into your system.
'Vegan pork': Swiss court bans animal names for plant-based products
A court in Switzerland ruled Friday that animal names cannot be used to describe vegan products and that terms such as "plant-based chicken" or "vegan pork" constitute consumer deception.
Travellers from Europe banned from taking meat and dairy products into UK
The British government has introduced temporary restrictions on travellers from European countries from bringing meat and dairy produce – even in sandwiches – into the country.
Can raw milk be sold legally in Switzerland?
If you shop in one of Switzerland’s supermarkets, you will not find any unpasteurised milk. But that doesn’t mean you can’t buy it elsewhere in the country.
Switzerland rolls out new law around origin of baked goods
Have you ever wondered where the bread and other bakery items you buy in Switzerland come from? From February 1st, you will know.
Six common myths about Swiss food you need to stop believing
Unlike France and Italy, Switzerland is not known for its gastronomy. But if you live here, you have probably heard some of these myths.
REVEALED: The best three Swiss cheeses in 2024
If you have been waiting with bated breath to know the winners of the 2024 Swiss Cheese Awards competition, the results are now ready.
'Local and seasonal': How the Swiss government wants you to eat
Switzerland’s population already enjoys one of the world’s highest life expectancies. But the government says a better diet can help them stay healthier even longer.
Swiss court to rule whether holes in Emmental cheese are too small
One of Switzerland’s most iconic cheeses — the Emmentaler — is in a hole, and now a court must rule on its fate.
McDonalds to open seven new restaurants in Switzerland this year
The American fast food giant McDonald's plans to open seven new locations in Switzerland before the end of 2024.
Where are the 'best' restaurants in Switzerland?
Switzerland is home to some top restaurants, many of which have earned the prestigious Michelin stars. But where are they all and does this mean they are the best? Share your own recommendations below.
MP up in arms over Swiss military’s choice of wine
Switzerland’s military is facing financial woes— its coffers are short of 1 billion francs to fund new arms purchases. But according to one MP, the army has a more pressing problem right now.
France and Switzerland locked in conflict over 'fourth' chocolate
A fourth chocolate - 'blond' - has been slowly making inroads into French confectionary, but has failed to win official recognition and faces competition from a pink Swiss variety.
What's going wrong with Swiss chocolate?
Switzerland is synonymous with chocolate (and cheese too, of course), but this doesn’t mean all is well with one of the country’s most beloved products.
Le Parfait: How Switzerland fell in love with a pork liver spread
Nothing rounds off a Swiss school trip better than the combination of a bread bun and a much-beloved red tube – at least until you find out what’s inside.
Why do the Swiss prefer to buy foreign cheese?
It is a paradox in a country which is almost synonymous with the word ‘cheese’ that an increasing number of consumers opt for imported, rather than domestic, product.
Chocolate wars: Italian artisans take on Swiss giant Lindt
Chocolatiers in the northern Italian province of Turin are seeking protected European status for their gianduiotti chocolates - but they face opposition from Lindt, who says it owns the company that invented the treat.
Cheeses face the heat at Raclette World Championships in Switzerland
Up in the Swiss Alps, the air hangs thick with the funk of hot cheese as the planet's best melt away the competition at the inaugural Raclette World Championships.