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Chocolate factories — Companies in chocolate production in Italian-speaking Switzerland

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Chocolate factories — Industry overview in Italian-speaking Switzerland

Italian-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 11 active companies in chocolate production. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 0.0%, with 4 new companies registered, and 4 companies liquidated.

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  • 4 new companies
  • 4 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Chocolate factories — Geographical breakdown in Italian-speaking Switzerland

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Chocolate factories in Italian-speaking Switzerland.

Chocolate factories — Industry size in Italian-speaking Switzerland

In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 4 companies in chocolate production have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 0 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Chocolate factories: Canton of Bern (29), Canton of Zurich (29), and Canton of Vaud (28). Companies in chocolate production are the 135th largest group of companies in Italian-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 4 new companies
  • 11 active companies
  • ** year to date

Chocolate factories — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Italian-speaking Switzerland

Over the past 12 months, 1 companies in chocolate production were incorporated. In that same period, 0 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 10.0% growth in Italian-speaking Switzerland.

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  • 1 new companies
  • 0 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

Chocolate factories — Size and number of employees in Italian-speaking Switzerland

The most common company size for Chocolate factories in Italian-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 73% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 9% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 9% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 9% Large (>249 emp.)

Chocolate factories — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Italian-speaking Switzerland

Out of the 11 companies in chocolate production, most are active in Production of confectionery and sugar confectionery (6) and Production of cocoa and chocolate (5). 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.

Chocolate factories
Nb of legal entities
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Production of confectionery and sugar confectionery
6
Production of cocoa and chocolate
5

Companies in chocolate production in Italian-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited" (55%), followed by "Limited Liability Company" (36%) and "Other" (9%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 55% Limited
  • 36% Limited Liability Company
  • 9% Other

Chocolate factories — Latest registrations in Italian-speaking Switzerland

In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in chocolate production have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6900 Lugano
03/07/2025
6942 Savosa
26/02/2025
6533 Lumino
22/02/2022
6659 Camedo
09/06/2017
6830 Chiasso
13/05/2015
6828 Balerna
07/03/2013
6512 Giubiasco
05/12/1980
6802 Rivera
11/10/1960
6987 Caslano
03/10/1957

Chocolate factories — Latest liquidations in Italian-speaking Switzerland

In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in chocolate production have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6517 Arbedo
09/10/2024
6900 Lugano
05/08/2022
ohne Domizil-sans adresse-senza recapito
05/02/2020
6900 Lugano
26/02/2019
6523 Preonzo
15/07/2008

Chocolate factories – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Italian-speaking Switzerland

In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in chocolate production have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
Event type
Published on
Other change
21/04/2026
Other change
20/10/2025
Other change
06/08/2025
Other change
29/07/2025
Other change
18/03/2025
Other change
12/11/2024
Other change
04/09/2024

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