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2025 survey of the 101 best bars

Once a year, the SWISS BARGUIDE with the best 101 bars in Switzerland is published in a new edition. In the spirit of bar culture and its many players, the BAR NEWS editorial team wanted to find out more about these bars this year: Where does the Swiss bar scene stand today and how has it developed?

Which topics will or should we focus on in the future? Below you will find the anonymized results of the most important findings from the large market survey. Number of employees and proportion of women among small... Read more...

Diageo Suisse SA

Samuel Schawalder is the new Head of On-Trade

Diageo appoints Samuel Schawalder as Head of On-Trade for Switzerland and Markus Kopfer as Head of On-Trade for Austria.

In these positions, they will manage the on-trade business in these countries and be responsible for the key account team (wholesale, cash & carry, and specialty stores) as well as the field force team, which also includes the … Read more …

Emil Ebneter & Co. LTD.

Walter Regli new CEO

Beat Kölbener has tendered his resignation as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Emil Ebneter & Co. AG at the Annual General Meeting on April 26, 2025.

The shareholders' meeting elected Walter Regli as his successor. Beat Kölbener remains a member of the Board of Directors. "I am very pleased that we have once again entrusted this responsible position to a distinguished individual from our own ranks... Read more...

Oldest brewery in Switzerland

Schützengarten invests and focuses on innovation

Switzerland's oldest brewery recorded a slight increase in sales in the past 2023/24 brewing year, with the non-alcoholic beer segment standing out as the most important growth driver.

Despite the challenging conditions, including continued high raw material prices, the Schützengarten brewery is optimistic and is relying on its comprehensive quality strategy, innovative product developments and major investments at the site in ... Read more ...

Best Partner Award'24

Transgourmet/Prodega honors supplier partners

On May 15, 2025, Transgourmet/Prodega conducted its 27th supplier rating, which is unique in the industry, and presented awards to its best partners at "Das Zelt" in Uster ZH.

The event was also an opportunity to celebrate Prodega's 60th anniversary with the representatives of its many supplier partners. Every year, Transgourmet/Prodega presents the "Best Partner Award" to the best-performing suppliers. ... Read more ...

Glen Scotia & Loch Lomond

New brands at High Spirits Distribution

High Spirits Distribution has taken over the official import of the Scotch whisky brands Glen Scotia and Loch Lomond for Switzerland from October 2024.

Both brands have already secured a firm place among whisky lovers thanks to their exceptional quality. Thanks to the preparatory work of the previous importer Best Taste Trading, which has increased the awareness and popularity of ... Read more ...

Swiss Brewery Association / GastroSuisse

26 new Swiss beer sommeliers

On January 15, 2025, 26 successful graduates of the specialist seminar "Schweizer Bier-Sommelier / Sommeliere®

Discovering, tasting and successfully selling beer" received their well-earned certificates. As Swiss beer sommeliers, they use their acquired knowledge to convey that beer is a cultural asset with a long tradition, which is characterized by diversity and ... Read more ...

On April 28 + 29

Zurich Bar Show 2025

Following the success of the last two years, the Zurich Bar Show will enter its third round on April 28 and 29 and, according to the organizers, will place the Swiss bar scene even more visibly in the international spotlight.

Initiated by Armin Azadpour (Lupo Bar) and organized with Wolfgang Mayer (Widder Bar) and Daniel Staub (The Pouring Tales), the event is aimed specifically at industry professionals. In the ... Read more ...

Strategic partnership

Diwisa AG becomes exclusive distributor of Kindschi

Diwisa AG becomes the exclusive distributor of the Kindschi brand in Switzerland as well as the exclusive importer and distributor of the international Marussia Beverages Group products.

Kindschi Söhne AG, a traditional Swiss distillery, announces an important strategic partnership: As of April 14, 2025, Diwisa AG, based in Willisau, will take over the exclusive distribution ... Read more ...

DistiSuisse award

Thomas Blum is the new jury president of DistiSuisse

DistiSuisse, the leading Swiss spirits award, has a new jury president: Thomas Blum.

Enjoyment and technology are the two themes that define his career path. After training as a wine technologist and completing a bachelor's degree in food technology, the Glarus native is now a scientific and technical employee ... Read more ...

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