Local Swiss Guide by Yellow Pages Switzerland

How Swiss producers and restaurateurs are benefiting from regional superfoods Reading Time:      5 Min. Publication:           December 04, 2025, Jessy Thür In times of globalized supply chains and growing climate awareness, one trend is becoming particularly important: superfoods – but regional ones. Instead of importing exotic “superfoods” such as chia, quinoa, or açai, more and more consumers are discovering local alternatives – with considerable potential for Swiss producers and the catering industry. Local superfoods: more than just marketing The term “ superfood ” originates more from marketing than science—it usually refers to foods with a particularly high concentration of vitamins, minerals, or secondary plant substances. But many of these supposedly exotic nutrient-packed foods are also available locally: flax seeds, for example, provide omega-3, protein, and fiber—similar to chia seeds. According to Swiss Farmers, vegetables such a...

Echoes of Steam and Brass Reading Time:        4 Min. Publication:             December 02, 2025, Jonathan Schönholzer Switzerland’s lakes are world-renowned for their quiet elegance. But for many travelers, the most memorable way to experience them comes not from modern ferries or sleek yachts, but from the rhythmic chug of historic paddle steamers, beautifully preserved vessels that have been gliding across these waters for more than a century. These grand dames of Swiss transport are more than tourist attractions; they are floating museums, living pieces of engineering history, and cherished cultural icons. From Practical Transport to Tourism Icons The story of Swiss lake steamers begins in the mid-19th century, when steam propulsion revolutionized transportation across Europe. Where horse-drawn carriages were slow and mountain passes treacherous, steamships offered reliability and comfort. Lakes Geneva, Lucerne, Thun, Brienz,...