Cheese dairies — Industry overview in the Canton of Geneva
Canton of Geneva is home to a total of 34 active companies in cheese production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 54.5%, with 19 new companies registered, and 7 companies liquidated.
- 19 new companies
- 7 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Cheese dairies — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Geneva
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Cheese dairies in the Canton of Geneva.
Cheese dairies — Industry size in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 19 companies in cheese production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 12 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Cheese dairies:
Canton of Fribourg (181), Canton of Bern (170), and Canton of Vaud (161).
Companies in cheese production are the 109th largest group of companies in the Canton of Geneva.
- 19 new companies
- 34 active companies
- ** year to date
Cheese dairies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Geneva
Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in cheese production were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.9% contraction in the Canton of Geneva.
- 1 new companies
- 2 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Cheese dairies — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Geneva
The most common company size for Cheese dairies in the Canton of Geneva is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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85% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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9% Small (10-49 emp.)
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3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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3% Large (>249 emp.)
Cheese dairies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Geneva
Out of the 34 companies in cheese production, most are active in
Manufacture of ice cream (15), Manufacture of cheese (12), and Manufacture of fresh dairy products (7).
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 ice cream
15
Manufacture of fresh dairy products
7
Companies in cheese production in the Canton of Geneva show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (38%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (29%) and "Limited" (24%).
- Legal forms
- 38% Other
- 29% Limited Liability Company
- 24% Limited
- 9% Sole proprietorship
Cheese dairies — Latest registrations in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 0 companies in cheese production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1212 Grand-Lancy
02/04/2024
Cheese dairies — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 0 companies in cheese production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1246 Corsier GE
22/02/2024
1227 Carouge GE
15/02/2019
Cheese dairies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Geneva
In the Canton of Geneva, 1 company in cheese production has been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
11/09/2026