2020 retrospective: animal production in Switzerland

Overall, 2020 has been a good year for animal production, especially eggs. Thanks to Proviande's good responsiveness, the beef and veal market withstood the shock of the closure of restaurants. Switzerland currently has less than 20,000 dairy farms, a sadly historic figure (photo VG). The demand for eggs saw a sharp increase in retail during the lockdown. It even exploded for organic eggs. Sales were up to 23% higher compared to the same month a year earlier. While the situation gradually normalized from June, it was not until early August that all hard-boiled and dyed egg products were again available. Consumption of Swiss chickens continued to grow in 2020. The number of chicks for fattening up to the beginning of October of the current year increased by around 4% compared to the previous year. For the first time in the recent history of Swiss milk, there are fewer than 20,000 dairy farms. Conversely, sales of dairy products remain high. Demand has increased in retail, ...