Author: Andreas Grossenbacher

EU economic development

The Case: The European Union is often perceived as an economic underperformer, especially when compared with the United States. It seems that this perception is particularly widespread in Switzerland. The Commentary: This perception is somewhat misleading; the weak performance primarily reflects the sluggish development of our immediate neighboring economies rather…

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Record Sales for Hug

The Case: Family-owned bakery company Hug reported record sales of CHF 136 million in 2025, i.e. up 4 % compared to 2024. The Commentary: Growth was driven by a strong demand for Hug’s Wernli Biscuits and Dar-Vida brands as well as solid performance in export markets. At the same time,…

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