Since January 1

New Managing Director at Spiritsuisse

The new managing director of Spiritsuisse is Eric Marbach.

The 38-year-old communications and public affairs specialist has succeeded Peter Platzer since January 1, 2026. Platzer is retiring after 31 years in this role. Eric Marbach has at the … Read more …

Succession settled

Rugenbräu brewery remains in Bernese hands

The two members of the management board of Rugenbräu AG, Remo Kobluk and Christian Schneiter, are taking over the traditional and largest independent brewery in the canton of Bern together with Bernese entrepreneur Bernard Fuhrer, owner and managing director of Brauerei Felsenau AG, and Dominique Gottret, a lawyer from Bern.

Rugenbräu AG was founded in 1866 and has been owned by the Hofweber family since 1892. Over five generations, the family has shaped the company and made it a fixture in the ... Continue reading ...

Winners have been determined

2025 – Restaurant & Bar Design Awards

This year, over 800 projects were submitted for evaluation in more than 1,100 categories from 87 countries, showcasing some of the most remarkable gastronomy and hospitality venues from around the world.

The 40 expert judges—leading figures from the fields of design, architecture, gastronomy, and lifestyle media—faced the difficult task of selecting this year's winners. The award ceremony took place in Dubai. ... Read more ...

Location sought

X-TRA is looking for a new location in Zurich or the surrounding area

X-TRA Production AG continues its search for a suitable location for the planned "X-TRA House of Music."

Following the withdrawal from the new construction project on Vulkanstrasse in Zurich-Altstetten in March 2025, the insights gained were transferred to an expanded requirements profile. This defines the spatial and functional requirements ... Continue reading ...

Third house of the Appenzeller Huus

Opening of Huus Quell in Gonten

It is the very first 5-star superior hotel in the Appenzell region and one of the most significant hotel openings of the year: Huus Quell in Gonten opened its doors on October 15, 2025.

This opening not only marks the completion of the visionary Appenzeller Huus construction project, but also the start of a new chapter in the history of the regional hotel industry. As the first 5-star superior hotel in Appenzell ... Read more ...

Swiss Brewers Association

Three new member breweries

On May 20, 2025, the General Assembly of the Swiss Brewers Association (SBV) welcomed three new member breweries into its ranks: Landskroner Bräu AG from Grellingen, La Nébuleuse SA from Renens, and Brauerei Hardwald AG from Wallisellen.

The meeting, chaired by President Nicolò Paganini, was held at the H. Müller specialty brewery in Baden. "Our member breweries represent a brewing tradition that dates back thousands of years. As training companies, they take on ... Continue reading ...

Forces are being combined

Studer takes over distribution from Morand in German-speaking Switzerland

Since June 10, 2025, Distillerie Studer has been responsible for distributing Morand's entire product range in German-speaking Switzerland to the catering industry and beverage retailers. Morand will continue to be responsible for direct support to national wholesalers and cash & carry markets.

This marks the beginning of a forward-looking partnership between two traditional family businesses from the Swiss spirits industry—with the aim of exploiting synergies, strengthening the presence of strong Swiss brands, and providing specialist retailers with ... Read more ...

New distribution partner

Nikka Whisky and Hampden Estate Rum now available at Dettling & Marmot

LMDW Distribution (La Maison du Whisky), official importer of Nikka Whisky for the EMEA region, and La Maison & Velier, owner of Hampden Estate, announce that, as of July 1, 2025, Dettling & Marmot AG has been appointed as the new exclusive distributor for Nikka Whisky and Hampden Estate in Switzerland.

The previous distribution partner was Paul Ullrich AG in Münchenstein. In recent years, Ullrich AG has supported the presence of Nikka Whisky and Hampden Estate in Switzerland and contributed to ... Continue reading ...

Market trends

2025 survey of the 101 best bars

Once a year, SWISS BARGUIDE publishes a new edition featuring the 101 best bars in Switzerland. In keeping with bar culture and its many players, the editors of BAR NEWS wanted to learn more about these bars again 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 findings of the most important results of the large market survey. Number of employees and proportion of women In small ... Continue reading ...

Diageo Switzerland 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 ... Continue reading ...

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