Food industries — Industry overview in the Canton of Bern
Canton of Bern is home to a total of 99 active companies in food manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 230.0%, with 94 new companies registered, and 25 companies liquidated.
- 94 new companies
- 25 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Food industries — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Bern
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Food industries in the Canton of Bern.
Food industries — Industry size in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 94 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 69 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 (98).
Companies in food manufacturing are the 101st largest group of companies in the Canton of Bern.
- 94 new companies
- 99 active companies
- ** year to date
Food industries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Bern
Over the past 12 months, 12 companies in food manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 3 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 10.0% growth in the Canton of Bern.
- 12 new companies
- 3 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Food industries — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Bern
The most common company size for Food industries in the Canton of Bern 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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7% Small (10-49 emp.)
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3% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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1% Unknown
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1% Large (>249 emp.)
Food industries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Bern
Out of the 99 companies in food manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. (99).
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.
99
Companies in food manufacturing in the Canton of Bern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (44%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (28%) and "Limited" (19%).
- Legal forms
- 44% Limited Liability Company
- 28% Sole proprietorship
- 19% Limited
- 8% Other
Food industries — Latest registrations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 0 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
3510 Konolfingen
23/05/2025
3048 Worblaufen
20/03/2025
3174 Thörishaus
21/01/2025
2502 Biel/Bienne
06/01/2025
3612 Steffisburg
26/11/2024
Food industries — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 0 companies in food manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1797 Münchenwiler
06/11/2024
2577 Siselen BE
06/08/2024
4537 Wiedlisbach
16/05/2024
3535 Schüpbach
07/11/2023
2504 Biel/Bienne
11/04/2022
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
28/12/2021
Food industries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Bern
In the Canton of Bern, 3 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 company name, Change of capital, Change of legal form
27/06/2025
Change of purpose
14/05/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/05/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
08/05/2025