Cheese dairies — Industry overview in the Canton of Bern
Canton of Bern is home to a total of 171 active companies in cheese production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 17.0%, with 64 new companies registered, and 99 companies liquidated.
- 64 new companies
- 99 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Cheese dairies — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Bern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Cheese dairies in the Canton of Bern.
Cheese dairies — Industry size in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 64 companies in cheese production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -35 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Cheese dairies:
Canton of Fribourg (182), Canton of Bern (171), and Canton of Vaud (162).
Companies in cheese production are the 72nd largest group of companies in the Canton of Bern.
- 64 new companies
- 171 active companies
- ** year to date
Cheese dairies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Bern
Over the past 12 months, 5 companies in cheese production were incorporated. In that same period, 5 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in the Canton of Bern.
- 5 new companies
- 5 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Cheese dairies — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Bern
The most common company size for Cheese dairies in the Canton of Bern is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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77% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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22% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Cheese dairies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Bern
Out of the 171 companies in cheese production, most are active in
Manufacture of cheese (141), Manufacture of ice cream (14), and Manufacture of fresh dairy products (13).
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.
Cheese dairies
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of cheese
141
Manufacture of ice cream
14
Manufacture of fresh dairy products
13
Companies in cheese production in the Canton of Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (37%), followed by "Limited" (26%) and "Sole proprietorship" (20%).
- Legal forms
- 37% Other
- 26% Limited
- 20% Sole proprietorship
- 17% Limited Liability Company
Cheese dairies — Latest registrations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 1 companies in cheese production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6083 Hasliberg Hohfluh
29/06/2026
3616 Schwarzenegg
30/03/2026
2606 Corgémont
06/02/2026
3179 Kriechenwil
29/04/2025
2607 Cortébert
05/06/2024
Cheese dairies — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 1 companies in cheese production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
4935 Leimiswil
01/06/2026
3672 Oberdiessbach
14/08/2025
3437 Rüderswil
21/07/2025
3422 Rüdtligen
10/02/2025
Cheese dairies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 5 companies in cheese production have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of status
08/07/2026
Change of domicile
30/03/2026