Swiss retail news for FMCG suppliers
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Store networkReopening brings a broader range to Spar in Wettingen
Spar's Wettingen supermarket has reopened after around five months of refurbishment with an expanded, regionally focused range. The fresh section covers fruit, vegetables, meat and dairy. Fresh-to-go products include sandwiches, salad bowls, muesli and hot snacks, alongside coffee and chilled drinks. Freshly baked bread is available until closing.
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Retail federation opposes VAT rises for army and pensions
The Swiss Retail Federation opposes proposed VAT increases for additional army spending and AHV pensions. Proposals under discussion include 0.8 percentage points for the army and 0.5 to 0.9 points for the 13th AHV pension payment. The federation identifies food retail and physical stores as particularly affected.
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Supplier policyPartnership extended for CHOCEUR CHOCO CHANGER chocolate
The partnership with Tony’s Open Chain is being extended for Aldi Suisse’s CHOCEUR CHOCO CHANGER chocolate. Its cocoa is Fairtrade-certified and sourced entirely through Tony’s Open Chain. The sourcing commitments include full traceability, higher cocoa prices and long-term contracts with producer organisations. The range is available in all Aldi Suisse stores nationwide.
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Operating profit rises 3.2% as net sales decline 1.1%
In 2025, fenaco’s operating profit rose 3.2% to CHF 110.6 million, while net sales fell 1.1% to CHF 7.21 billion. Agriculture, food manufacturing, retail and energy maintained or increased their market shares. For 2026, the cooperative is targeting net sales and operating profit at the previous year’s levels.
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Supplier policy
Living wage commitment now covers all banana sourcing
Aldi Suisse now applies its living wage commitment to all bananas in its assortment. It sources from plantations paying living wages or pays a surcharge where these wages are not yet met. All bananas are certified, and suppliers must implement the Aldi Business Partner Sustainability Standards.