Food industries — Industry overview in the Canton of Aargau
Canton of Aargau is home to a total of 48 active companies in food manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 182.4%, with 52 new companies registered, and 21 companies liquidated.
- 52 new companies
- 21 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Food industries — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Aargau
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Food industries in the Canton of Aargau.
Food industries — Industry size in the Canton of Aargau
In the Canton of Aargau, 52 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 31 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Food industries:
Canton of Zurich (237), Canton of Bern (99), and Canton of Vaud (99).
Companies in food manufacturing are the 107th largest group of companies in the Canton of Aargau.
- 52 new companies
- 48 active companies
- ** year to date
Food industries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Aargau
Over the past 12 months, 5 companies in food manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 4 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.1% growth in the Canton of Aargau.
- 5 new companies
- 4 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Food industries — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Aargau
The most common company size for Food industries in the Canton of Aargau is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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90% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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10% Small (10-49 emp.)
Food industries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Aargau
Out of the 48 companies in food manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. (48).
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.
Food industries
Nb of legal entities
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Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.
48
Companies in food manufacturing in the Canton of Aargau show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (40%), followed by "Limited" (29%) and "Sole proprietorship" (19%).
- Legal forms
- 40% Limited Liability Company
- 29% Limited
- 19% Sole proprietorship
- 13% Other
Food industries — Latest registrations in the Canton of Aargau
In the Canton of Aargau, 0 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
5040 Schöftland
22/04/2025
5330 Bad Zurzach
18/03/2025
8966 Oberwil-Lieli
20/01/2025
5040 Schöftland
07/01/2025
8957 Spreitenbach
07/03/2024
5702 Niederlenz
26/01/2024
5503 Schafisheim
22/11/2023
Food industries — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Aargau
In the Canton of Aargau, 0 companies in food manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
5610 Wohlen AG
13/09/2024
5612 Villmergen
21/04/2023
5036 Oberentfelden
17/04/2023
Food industries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Aargau
In the Canton of Aargau, 7 companies in food manufacturing 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
14/07/2025
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
11/07/2025
Change of company name
04/07/2025