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Support during the coronavirus pandemic

SpiritSuisse is involved as a project partner in Helpgastro

The SpiritSuisse association is involved as a project partner in "#HELPGASTRO." This solidarity initiative for the restaurant industry in Switzerland supports restaurants that have been severely affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

BAR NEWSMay 27, 2020May 1, 2020

The #HELPGASTRO initiative makes it possible to provide quick and easy financial support to restaurants and bars that have been particularly affected by the coronavirus crisis. Consumers can purchase vouchers for ... Continue reading ...

Limited operation possible from May 11, 2020

What the easing of lockdown restrictions means for bars

On April 29, 2020, the Federal Council announced the next steps in easing lockdown restrictions. The reopening now also affects restaurants. Subject to compliance with a protection concept, which is to be made available for the entire industry shortly, limited operations will be possible again from May 11.

BAR NEWSAugust 7, 2020April 30, 2020

This is good news; the industry now has prospects for the future," writes GastroSuisse President Casimir Platzer in a press release. Nevertheless, the question arises as to whether this applies to the entire industry. In ... Continue reading ...

Swiss Brewers Association

Nicolo Paganini appointed as new SBV President

At the general meeting on April 28, Nicolas Paganini, a member of the Swiss People's Party (CVP) from St. Gallen, was unanimously elected president of the Swiss Brewers Association (SBV).

BAR NEWSAugust 19, 2020April 28, 2020

The 54-year-old thus succeeds Dr. Markus Zemp, who received the beer order "ad gloriam cerevisiae" at the AGM and was made an honorary member. Antonio Govetosa adds, ... Continue reading ...

Alata and Morand Distillery

A new chapter in the success story

Following the joint development of Walliser Gin, the start-up Alata and the Morand distillery have decided to work more closely together. The traditional distillery will now take over the production and distribution of two further Alata products: Rosa Wermut and Apéritivo.

BAR NEWSAugust 19, 2020April 16, 2020

The aim is to establish active cooperation with Alata, particularly in the area of communication. Alata was founded in 2017 by winemaker Hugo Pozzo di Borgo and graphic designer Karim Merzoug. … Read more …

Coca-Cola HBC Switzerland

Jan Lunelli is the new Sales Director

After three years as Head of International Key Accounts, Jan Lunelli is joining the Executive Board of Coca-Cola HBC Switzerland. The 49-year-old succeeds Rico Uesluek as Sales Director.

BAR NEWSAugust 19, 202016 February 2020

Lunelli, who was Country Director at Diageo Switzerland before joining Coca-Cola, brings more than 20 years of industry experience. He is a graduate of the European Business School Schloss ... Read more...

More beer from here

Swiss beer market grows

Even though the overall beer market only grew by 1% compared to the same period last year, Swiss breweries can look back on a successful 2018/2019 brewing year. This is because Swiss people preferred beer from domestic production even more often.

BAR NEWSDecember 2, 202016 February 2020

Enjoying the long summer evening with a fresh beer in hand - that's the way to live. Last summer, this was possible with above-average frequency in Switzerland, ... Read more...

Mixology sale

Meininger Verlag swallows Mixology

Meininger Verlag buys the media brand Mixology. This was announced by the German publisher of numerous wine, beer and beverage magazines.

BAR NEWSAugust 19, 202016 December 2019

In addition to the printed Mixology magazine, other brands such as Mixology Online and the Mixology Bar Awards are also changing to Meininger Verlag. Mixology explains the private reasons for the sale of the magazine, which was founded in 2003, ... Read more ...