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Food industries — Companies in food manufacturing in the Canton of Lucern

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Food industries — Industry overview in the Canton of Lucern

Canton of Lucern is home to a total of 80 active companies in food manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 247.8%, with 78 new companies registered, and 21 companies liquidated.

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  • 78 new companies
  • 21 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Food industries — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Lucern

The map below shows the geographical distribution of Food industries in the Canton of Lucern.

Food industries — Industry size in the Canton of Lucern

In the Canton of Lucern, 78 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 57 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Food industries: Canton of Zurich (276), Canton of Bern (104), and Canton of Vaud (103). Companies in food manufacturing are the 72nd largest group of companies in the Canton of Lucern.

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  • 78 new companies
  • 80 active companies
  • ** year to date

Food industries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Lucern

Over the past 12 months, 15 companies in food manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 1 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 21.2% growth in the Canton of Lucern.

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

Food industries — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Lucern

The most common company size for Food industries in the Canton of Lucern is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.

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  • Size distribution
  • 89% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 10% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 1% Medium (50-249 emp.)

Food industries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Lucern

Out of the 80 companies in food manufacturing, most are active in Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. (80). 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.
80

Companies in food manufacturing in the Canton of Lucern show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (44%), followed by "Limited" (28%) and "Sole proprietorship" (21%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 44% Limited Liability Company
  • 28% Limited
  • 21% Sole proprietorship
  • 8% Other

Food industries — Latest registrations in the Canton of Lucern

In the Canton of Lucern, 2 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6022 Grosswangen
01/10/2026
6247 Schötz
21/09/2026
6020 Emmenbrücke
02/09/2026
6006 Luzern
25/06/2026
6045 Meggen
01/06/2026
6122 Menznau
06/05/2026
6353 Weggis
06/03/2026
6045 Meggen
25/02/2026
6005 Luzern
05/02/2026
6210 Sursee
03/02/2026

Food industries — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Lucern

In the Canton of Lucern, 0 companies in food manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6037 Root
05/11/2025
6005 Luzern
08/07/2025
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
10/04/2025
6260 Reiden
15/08/2024
6010 Kriens
04/01/2024
6003 Luzern
11/04/2023
6102 Malters
03/04/2023
6043 Adligenswil
23/12/2021
6003 Luzern
25/11/2021

Food industries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Lucern

In the Canton of Lucern, 4 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 head office (other political community), Change of domicile
14/10/2026
07/10/2026
Change of status
17/09/2026
Change of status
13/08/2026
Change of status, Change of capital
07/08/2026
Change of status, Change of capital
29/07/2026
Other change
22/07/2026
03/07/2026

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