The Emmentaler Schaukäserei AG, which showcases the production of the famous Emmentaler AOP Swiss cheese with holes, is due to close its cheese-making facility in June at the site near Bern, partly because milk suppliers are running out. The show dairy in Affoltern im Emmental announced on March 11 that the decision had been driven by the "pending need for investment in production facilities" and "structural changes in the market for Emmental cheese". Up to 12 people will be laid off. The Bern-based Tamedia newspapers were the first to report on the job cuts. According to Managing Director Frank Jantschik, milk costs have risen sharply in recent years. In addition, the company expects to lose up to half of its current milk supply in the coming years due to changes in its supplier structure. Jantschik added that the producer of traditional Swiss Emmental is struggling with declining sales and comparatively high personnel costs. Furthermore, the Fribourg-based dairy group Cremo ...
