Cheese dairies — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 429 active companies in cheese production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has contracted by 4.5%, with 163 new companies registered, and 183 companies liquidated.
- 163 new companies
- 183 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Cheese dairies — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Cheese dairies in French-speaking Switzerland.
Cheese dairies — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 163 companies in cheese production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with -20 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Cheese dairies:
Canton of Fribourg (181), Canton of Bern (171), and Canton of Vaud (162).
Companies in cheese production are the 75th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 163 new companies
- 429 active companies
- ** year to date
Cheese dairies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 15 companies in cheese production were incorporated. In that same period, 15 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 0.0% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 15 new companies
- 15 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Cheese dairies — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Cheese dairies in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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88% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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9% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Cheese dairies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 429 companies in cheese production, most are active in
Manufacture of cheese (348), Manufacture of ice cream (41), and Manufacture of fresh dairy products (37).
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
348
Manufacture of ice cream
41
Manufacture of fresh dairy products
37
Companies in cheese production in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Other" (39%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (26%) and "Limited Liability Company" (18%).
- Legal forms
- 39% Other
- 26% Sole proprietorship
- 18% Limited Liability Company
- 17% Limited
Cheese dairies — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in cheese production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1893 Muraz (Collombey)
13/05/2026
2405 La Chaux-du-Milieu
30/03/2026
2058 Le Pâquier NE
02/03/2026
2606 Corgémont
06/02/2026
1649 Pont-la-Ville
05/02/2026
1186 Essertines-sur-Rolle
17/12/2025
1626 Rueyres-Treyfayes
17/10/2025
1626 Rueyres-Treyfayes
17/10/2025
1696 Vuisternens-en-Ogoz
26/09/2025
Cheese dairies — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in cheese production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1746 Prez-vers-Noréaz
05/06/2026
1553 Châtonnaye
04/06/2026
1893 Muraz (Collombey)
03/06/2026
1669 Montbovon
20/05/2026
1673 Auboranges
25/03/2026
2058 Le Pâquier NE
08/01/2026
Cheese dairies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 7 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
29/06/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
15/06/2026