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Business

Unpeeling success

The yuzu citrus is a distinctively Japanese flavour, so what inspired Niels Rodin to grow it in Switzerland? Here’s how a zest for counter-intuitive decisions can seed steady business growth.

  • The Forecast #13
  • 5 min read
Greenhouse with solar panels on roof containing various citrus plants and crops growing in raised beds.
Product design

Hammer time

Bulgari has become a major player in luxury timepieces. Monocle meets its watch-making team to find out what makes them tick.

  • Issue #158
  • 7 min read
Fabrizio Buonamassa Stigliani sitting at his desk in his office with shelves of books and design materials behind him
Residences

Do come in

Lake Zürich is the alluring backdrop to an elegantly comfortable apartment, where everything – down to the smallest detail – has been carefully considered to make guests feel instantly at home.

  • Issue #157
  • 7 min read
Two wooden chairs positioned by window with framed artwork on wall
Defence

Affairs

Finland’s exemplary education system, new uniforms for the Swiss army and Andrew Mueller on the Nato summit.

  • Issue #156
  • 8 min read
Li Andersson, Finnish education minister, outdoors in winter clothing
Business

The Opener

Rubbish collecting in Zürich, a fishy name change and eavesdropping on the fashion set.

  • Issue #156
  • 8 min read
Worker in high-visibility vest cycles through Zurich street past parked car and white bicycle
Recipe

Let’s go outside

Swiss chef Ralph Schelling shares his tried and trusted recipes for perfect outdoor dining, from savoury nibbles to tasty bakes and even a tipple or two. Use this

  • Issue #155
  • 14 min read
Classic chelada cocktail in glass with lime garnish and chili salt rim
Product design

Pump my ride

When it comes to fire engines, every last design component could prove critical in the heat of the moment. That's why Swiss firm Brändle's recently reconfigured vehicles meet the highest standards.

  • Issue #154
  • 7 min read
Red and white Mercedes-Benz fire truck with FEUERWEHR marking and blue emergency lights parked outside building
Transport

Inside Track

Railway fans are using train sets to help improve the real-life efficiency of the Swiss network.

  • Issue #151
  • 5 min read
Curved model railway tracks with multiple parallel lines on green baseboard in laboratory setting

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