Switzerland: Decreasing production for Vacherin Fribourgeois

The Interprofession du Vacherin Fribourgeois (IPVF) achieved real production last year below the planned quotas. It recorded a decrease of 8% compared to 2019, indicates a press release relayed by the ATS agency, on May 12, 2021. For 2021, the IPVF announces an upward trend that corresponds to the Swiss market and export trade. The latter shows an advance of 20% over the first months of the year, said the inter-branch organization on Wednesday in a press release referring to the 2020 activity report presented to members and delegates. Manufacturing for organic and alpine varieties is showing a slight increase. The two niche products are in fact finding more and more amateurs and their consumption curve is improving. However, the IPVF remains cautious and attentive to the market given the still fragile situation, especially with the restaurants closed. Price increase However, the inter-profession remains hopeful of a return to normal in the near future depending on the health ...