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Sales are declining

Development of per capita alcohol sales

In Switzerland, average annual sales of pure drinking alcohol fell from 10.6 liters to 8.5 liters per capita between 2001 and 2021.

BAR NEWSApril 2, 2023

During this period, the amount of pure alcohol sold in wine decreased from 5.6 to 4.1 liters per capita. In contrast, sales of beer, spirits, and fruit wine ... Continue reading ...

DistiSuisse 2023

Gin tasting now with tonic

Every two years, DistiSuisse awards prizes to the best Swiss spirits. This is by far the most important spirits award in Switzerland. The call for entries for the next award will take place in spring 2023. There is a new development in the gin category.

BAR NEWSMarch 31, 2023

Gin has been booming for years. DistiSuisse has also noticed this trend. In recent years, those responsible for the gin category have seen an increase in the number of products manufactured in Switzerland... Read more...

Favorite brands of bars

Gin at the top of the world's best bars

A glance at the internationally renowned bar scene reveals that bars not only have a penchant for gin, but also for a particular brand. They prefer Tanqueray. This and more is evident from the data in the Drinks International Annual Brands Report 2023.

BAR NEWSFebruary 20, 2023

Since 2010, the Annual Brands Report has been publishing its data review of the purchasing habits and favorite brands of bars. The data for this is obtained by the publisher Drinks International from 100 selected best ... Continue reading ...

Internationalization Rebels 0.0 %

Business talk with Janick Planzer

Janick Planzer can look back on a long career in the spirits industry. He first worked in sales and marketing at Diageo, the world's largest spirits group. He then moved to Dettling & Marmot AG in Dietlikon as Senior Brand Manager, where he worked for almost five years. Since May 2022, he has been self-employed as Co-Founder of REBELS 0.0% (the company was founded in summer 2020) and now oversees the start-up together with Christof Tremp and a small team.

Ruedi ZotterNovember 16, 2022

BAR NEWS: What exactly is Rebels 0.0%?Janick Planzer: These are spirits alternatives that allow consumers to consume cocktails without alcohol. The sale of alcohol is in Switzerland as well as worldwide ... Read more ...

In search of new flavors

Gourmet tourism in Switzerland

From gin workshops and distillery tours to open days, gourmet tourism has gained in popularity in recent years.

BAR NEWSJuly 27, 2022July 25, 2022

Anyone interested in exploring the world of indulgence in Switzerland has numerous options within a small area. Many breweries and distilleries are happy to welcome guests in person. BAR NEWS presents... Read more...

New drinking ethanol production plant

The first drinking ethanol produced in Switzerland

In mid-June, after a four-year planning phase, Switzerland's first drinking ethanol production plant was opened at the Aarberg sugar factory. This new opportunity is, of course, very much in keeping with Swissness and supports Swiss distillers in their efforts to manufacture Swiss products from start to finish.

BAR NEWSNovember 13, 2023July 7, 2022

BAR NEWS wanted to know more and interviewed Florian Krebs, Managing Director of Alcosuisse. BAR NEWS: CH11 Swiss drinking ethanol produced in Switzerland – What was the decision-making process like, what was the deciding factor ... Continue reading ...

The best partners '21

Transgourmet/Prodega honors partners

Transgourmet/Prodega is conducting its 24th supplier partner rating. Each year, suppliers are awarded gold, silver, or bronze diplomas.

BAR NEWSJune 14, 2022

The "Best Partners" event is unique in the industry. Once a year, Transgourmet/Prodega evaluates around 300 supplier partners and honors the best of them. Based on the positive experiences ... Continue reading ...

Guardians of culture

Grape & Grain AG

Matthew Bywater and Thomas Hermann are the people behind Grape & Grain, which offers a select range of wines and spirits for the catering industry and retail trade.

BAR NEWSMay 30, 2022

They share their fascination with craftsmanship and culture with long-standing producers. These are mainly family businesses that have been passionately and creatively cultivating their craft and land for generations. Because ... Continue reading ...

One of Switzerland's biggest spirits brands becomes climate neutral

The Swiss spirits brand Trojka is a success story—and is now produced in a CO2-neutral manner. This will save around 1,630,000 kg of CO2 annually.

BAR NEWSMay 17, 2022

There is hardly anyone in Switzerland who does not know them: the diverse liqueurs from Trojka, which are produced and bottled in Willisau in the heart of Switzerland and from there ... Continue reading ...

Award-winning beers

Swiss Beer Award 2022

The Swiss Beer Award 2022 ceremony took place in Baden on April 28. This is the most ambitious and rigorous competition for beers of various styles brewed by breweries in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein.

BAR NEWSMay 11, 2022May 10, 2022

At the end of April, the successfully tested beers were awarded the Swiss Beer Award gold, silver, bronze, or anthracite label in a festive ceremony. Over 400 guests from the brewing industry, business, politics, and more attended. Read more...