The cheesy truth behind fondue's rise

The cheesy truth behind fondue's rise

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11th Grade - University

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The video explores the history of fondue's popularity, driven by the Swiss Cheese Union, a cartel formed to control cheese production and prices in Switzerland after World War One. The cartel limited cheese varieties and expanded globally by marketing fondue, a dish requiring large amounts of cheese. However, corruption led to its downfall in the 1990s, revealing the shady practices behind fondue's global fame.

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In what ways did the cheese cartel influence the Swiss economy?

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What led to the dismantling of the Swiss Cheese Union in the 1990s?

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