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Breweries — Companies in brewing and beer production in the Canton of Bern

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Breweries — Industry overview in the Canton of Bern

Canton of Bern is home to a total of 63 active companies in brewing and beer production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 133.3%, with 52 new companies registered, and 16 companies liquidated.

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  • 52 new companies
  • 16 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Breweries — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Bern

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Breweries in the Canton of Bern.

Breweries — Industry size in the Canton of Bern

In the Canton of Bern, 52 companies in brewing and beer production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 36 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Breweries: Canton of Zurich (65), Canton of Bern (63), and Canton of Vaud (61). Companies in brewing and beer production are the 117th largest group of companies in the Canton of Bern.

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  • 52 new companies
  • 63 active companies
  • ** year to date

Breweries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Bern

Over the past 12 months, 2 companies in brewing and beer production were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in the Canton of Bern.

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  • 2 new companies
  • 2 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Breweries — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Bern

The most common company size for Breweries in the Canton of Bern is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 78% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 21% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 2% Medium (50-249 emp.)

Breweries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Bern

Out of the 63 companies in brewing and beer production, most are active in Manufacture of beer (63). Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.

Breweries
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of beer
63

Companies in brewing and beer production in the Canton of Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (48%), followed by "Limited" (32%) and "Other" (11%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 48% Limited Liability Company
  • 32% Limited
  • 11% Other
  • 10% Sole proprietorship

Breweries — Latest registrations in the Canton of Bern

In the Canton of Bern, 0 companies in brewing and beer production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3600 Thun
10/12/2025
2555 Brügg BE
31/07/2025
3612 Steffisburg
14/02/2025
3765 Oberwil im Simmental
01/01/2025
2503 Biel/Bienne
11/12/2024
3612 Steffisburg
05/12/2024
3072 Ostermundigen
21/02/2024
3615 Heimenschwand
21/06/2023
3700 Spiez
15/06/2023
3006 Bern
12/05/2023

Breweries — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Bern

In the Canton of Bern, 0 companies in brewing and beer production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2503 Biel/Bienne
23/01/2026
3072 Ostermundigen
10/12/2025
3400 Burgdorf
28/01/2025
3705 Faulensee
14/01/2025
6197 Schangnau
16/12/2024
3008 Bern
29/10/2024
4900 Langenthal
10/09/2024
3052 Zollikofen
20/02/2024
3110 Münsingen
09/01/2024
2606 Corgémont
20/05/2021

Breweries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Bern

In the Canton of Bern, 1 company in brewing and beer production has been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
Event type
Published on
Other change
07/05/2026
Other change
20/03/2026
Other change
23/02/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
13/01/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
12/01/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
12/01/2026
Other change
29/12/2025
Change of purpose
24/12/2025

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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