fenaco in the news

Fenaco, a Swiss agricultural cooperative, is paying farms CHF7.2 million in drought relief after a severe heatwave.

Luca Greuter, Deputy Head of Shipping at Halag Chemie, trains apprentices while pursuing a master's degree, valuing the company's diverse opportunities and close-knit yet networked environment within the fenaco-LANDI Group.

Fenaco GOF clarifies that despite a good domestic harvest, grain imports are necessary for continuous supply, legal obligations, and ripening periods, while confirming its logistics are handling the current harvest efficiently.

The fenaco cooperative's management trainee program, celebrating its 10th anniversary, aims to accelerate young graduates into leadership roles within the agricultural and food industries.

Fenaco addresses challenges like declining yields, geopolitical crises, and criticisms of its size, explaining its growth strategy to ensure long-term stability and farmer value.

Fenaco acquires a majority stake in veterinary practice network SwissVets, expanding into the animal health sector starting June 2026.

Fenaco acquired a majority stake in SwissVets, a company operating six veterinary clinics in German-speaking Switzerland for farm animals.

Fenaco's CEO reports stable performance in 2025 due to cost control and reduced reliance on low-margin businesses, with strong retail growth and continued investment in innovation and renewable energy.

Fenaco experienced significant declines in revenue and profits in 2025, alongside a notable decrease in member cooperatives and rising operational costs.

Fenaco reported a slight revenue dip but increased operating profit, ensuring fertilizer supply through diversification while facing renewable energy challenges and investing in research.

Fenaco reported stable operating profit in a challenging year, with new CEO Michael Feitknecht focusing on balancing market pressures for farmers and consumers, and investing in technology and renewable energy.

Fenaco's 2025 financial results show a slight revenue dip but an increased operating profit amidst strong price pressure from retailers and high fertilizer prices, though the company has secured supply.

Apprentices at fenaco-LANDI Group developed and presented sustainability-focused projects during the annual fenaco Company Challenge, fostering innovation and practical skills.

RAMSEIER Suisse, a fenaco subsidiary, has invested four million Swiss francs in a new tunnel pasteur to begin producing non-alcoholic beer at its Hochdorf facility, aiming to produce 1 million liters this year to meet growing demand.

Fenaco and Unia signed a new collective labor agreement, effective March 1, 2026, improving employee benefits, including higher minimum wages, extended parental leave, and more public holidays.

Fenaco's wage negotiations failed as the agricultural cooperative refused to meet union demands for salary increases to offset inflation and rising health insurance costs, despite having 2 billion CHF in reserves.

ChemOil Logistics renewed its contract with Fenaco to provide 145 freight wagons for transporting agricultural raw materials by rail across Switzerland, expecting 300,000 tonnes annually.

ChemOil Logistics renewed its contract with Fenaco to transport agricultural raw materials by rail across Switzerland, using 145 leased freight wagons.

ChemOil Logistics renewed its contract with Fenaco for the rail transport of agricultural raw materials in Switzerland using 145 leased freight wagons, expecting 300,000 tonnes annually.

Fenaco's wage negotiations with Syna and Unia failed for the third year in a row as unions rejected the proposed pay increase, citing insufficient general raises for all employees amidst rising living costs and low minimum wages.