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With the removal in January 2014 of a 5 CHF duty per straw, U.S. bovine genetic exports to Switzerland have been on the rise. Though the total value of exports is still relatively low, U.S. bovine genetics are capturing a larger share of the market...

Swiss National Science Foundation demonstrated overwhelming scientific support this week for deliberate release of plants from modern biotechnology. The report, “Benefits and Risks of the Deliberate Release of Genetically Modified Plants” (NRP 59)...

Switzerland has an onerous and slow process for approving products of agricultural biotechnology for food and feed use. In addition, there is currently a moratorium on approvals for planting of biotech crops or placing on the market of genetically...

Switzerland has an onerous and slow process for approving products of agricultural biotechnology for food and feed use. The Federal Council has proposed to extend the current five-year moratorium on approvals for planting of biotech crops or...

The hotel and restaurant trade is one of the most important sectors in the national economy of Switzerland, with one of the world's highest densities of restaurants per inhabitant. Potential for growth exists but market access can be challenging.

Switzerland offers good market potential for high-quality U.S. products. While the overall market is small, disposable income is high and consumers demand value for their money spent. Consumption trends mirror the United States and Western Europe.

All Swiss food regulations referred to in this document are available on the internet in French and German. The address is: www.admin.ch/ch