September 17, 2025|
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|3 months agoRicola Delays Swiss Factory Opening Amid US Trade Tensions
Swiss herbal candy maker Ricola postpones new Lenzburg factory launch and 100 planned jobs due to impact of high US import tariffs.
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- Ricola has postponed opening of new production plant in Lenzburg, Aargau
- The company exports 90% of its production
- 40% of Ricola's revenues come from US market
- Ricola plans to increase US prices by 10% from December 1
By The Numbers
100
Planned new jobs delayed
CHF400 million
Annual turnover
40%
Added value from US packaging operations
They Said
"We are slowing down the pace a bit"
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Factory Opening Delayed
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Impact of US Trade Tensions
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Business Adaptation Strategy
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