Price adjustments for hot drinks
Price adjustments for hot drinks at the University of Bern and the Pädagogische Hochschule Bern as of August 1, 2026
Dear Students and Staff,
Our catering partner Genossenschaft ZFV-Unternehmungen (ZFV) provides a varied, climate-friendly range of food and drinks in the canteens and cafeterias at the University of Bern and the Pädagogische Hochschule Bern (PHBern). The University of Bern Canteen Operations Foundation has reviewed the prices for hot drinks together with ZFV and adjusted them with effect from August 1, 2026. All prices apply to beverages with cow’s milk as well as those with plant-based alternatives.
New prices for hot drinks as of August 1, 2026:
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Tea |
Coffee & espresso |
Latte |
Cappuccino & latte macchiato |
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to date |
new |
to date |
new |
to date |
new |
bisher |
new |
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«bring your own cup» |
1.50 |
1.60 |
1.80 |
2.00 |
2.00 |
2.30 |
2.50 |
2.80 |
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Coffee cup / glass |
1.70 |
1.80 |
2.00 |
2.20 |
2.20 |
2.50 |
2.70 |
3.00 |
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Disposable cups |
1.90 |
2.00 |
2.20 |
2.40 |
2.40 |
2.70 |
2.90 |
3.20 |
Thank you for taking note of this information and for your understanding.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us: gastronomie@unibe.ch
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Markus Brönnimann |
Rebekka Strahm |
Stephan Zehnder |
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President Stiftung Mensabetriebe Universität Bern |
Director Stiftung Mensabetriebe Universität Bern |
Head of University & School Operations Bern ZFV-Unternehmungen
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FAQ
Why are prices being increased?
The global coffee bean market is tense and volatile. Although the extreme price peaks of 2024/2025 have calmed down somewhat, raw material prices are still at a high level.
Do plant-based alternatives cost the same as cow’s milk?
Yes. ZFV offers its full range of plant-based alternatives at the same price as cow’s milk. Since ZFV promotes efforts to reduce animal protein consumption, it will cover any additional procurement costs incurred from August 1, 2026.
What will happen to the additional income generated as a result of the price adjustments?
The price adjustments and other measures should help to ensure that the canteens can continue to cover their costs.
Who makes decisions regarding price increases at the University of Bern and the Bern University of Teacher Education?
The University of Bern Canteen Operations Foundation is responsible for catering at the University of Bern and the Pädagogische Hochschule Bern (PHBern) and commissions the caterers of the ZFV cooperative and Bakery Bakery.
The Board of Trustees reviews the catering concept, the offers and the prices and ensures medium- and long-term strategic planning. This Board is made up of representatives of the student body (SUB), the Intermediate Staff Association (MVUB), the Senate, the Executive Board of the University of Bern and the PHBern. At the caterers’ suggestion, the Board of Trustees approves the contractually agreed prices (menus, tea, coffee and espresso) and submits them to the University Executive Board.
The catering agreement between the caterers and the University of Bern Canteen Operations Foundation provides for profit sharing. If profit is distributed to the University of Bern Canteen Operations Foundation, the money is reinvested in catering projects.
What measures are being taken to ensure sustainable production?
ZFV is committed to sustainable thinking and action and has various measures implemented in its purchasing and operations. One of these is that it purchases coffee with Max Havelaar’s Fairtrade label certification. The “bring your own cup” initiative also promotes the use of reusable cups.
Further information on sustainability can be found at www.zfv.ch/nachhaltigkeit or in the Sustainability Report 2025 (in German).