Three new member breweries
The meeting, chaired by the President, National Councillor Nicolò Paganini, was held at the H. Müller specialty brewery in Baden. "Our member breweries stand for a brewing tradition that goes back thousands of years. As training companies, they take on...
Studer takes over distribution from Morand in German-speaking Switzerland
Two traditional family businesses from the Swiss spirits world are thus entering into a forward-looking partnership - with the aim of exploiting synergies, strengthening the presence of strong Swiss brands and offering specialist retailers...
Nikka Whisky and Hampden Estate Rum new at Dettling & Marmot
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...
2025 survey of the 101 best bars
Which topics will or should we look at more closely in the future? Below you will find the anonymized results of the most important findings of the large market survey. Number of employees and proportion of women In the small...
Samuel Schawalder is the new Head of On-Trade
In these positions, they will manage the on-trade business in these countries and will be responsible for the key account team (wholesale, cash & carry and specialty stores) as well as the field force team, which includes the...
Walter Regli new CEO
The shareholders' meeting elected Walter Regli as his successor. Beat Kölbener remains a member of the Board of Directors. "I am delighted that we have once again entrusted this responsible position to a proven personality from our own ranks.
Schützengarten invests and focuses on innovation
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...
Transgourmet/Prodega honors supplier partners
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....
New brands at High Spirits Distribution
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...
26 new Swiss beer sommeliers
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...
Zurich Bar Show 2025
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...
Diwisa AG becomes exclusive distributor of Kindschi
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...
Thomas Blum is the new jury president of DistiSuisse
Enjoyment and technology are the two topics 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 working as a scientific and technical...
Change in sales management
She left Zamba Fruchtsäfte AG at the end of January 2025. Marco Steiner will take over the position of Sales Director and member of the Executive Board from March 1, 2025. Zamba Fruchtsäfte AG,...
Partnership between Ullrich and Sogrape
The collaboration is based on Sogrape's desire to benefit from Ullrich's extensive expertise in Portugal. With many years of experience and a dedicated sales team, Ullrich is ideally positioned to offer the high-quality...
BCB 2024 focused on business networking and education
This year's BCB once again brought the international bar world to Berlin and offered three days of ideal conditions for networking at the highest level. 15,114 trade visitors from 87 countries...
High Spirits Distribution takes over import of Glen Scotia and Loch Lomond
Thanks to the groundwork of previous importer Best Taste Trading, which has been instrumental in raising the profile and popularity of Glen Scotia and Loch Lomond in recent years, we are building on...
The six finalists of "gusto25" have been announced
111 young talents in their second or third year of training registered for the "gusto25" Swiss championship for apprentice chefs by the beginning of November. This means that the twentieth edition of "gusto" recorded almost a quarter...
Review of ZAGG 2024
180 exhibitors presented their products and services at the trade fair, which means that almost 30 more companies were welcomed than two years ago. Trade fair manager Suzanne Galliker draws a positive conclusion: "We...
Expansion of GL with Thomas Schreiber
A new generation is now joining the management board and thus the operational management with 29-year-old young entrepreneur Thomas Schreiber. Since July, the almost 130-year-old company has been managed by CEO and...



























