Food industries — Industry overview in the Canton of Saint Gallen
Canton of Saint Gallen is home to a total of 76 active companies in food manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 230.4%, with 69 new companies registered, and 16 companies liquidated.
- 69 new companies
- 16 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Food industries — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Saint Gallen
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Food industries in the Canton of Saint Gallen.
Food industries — Industry size in the Canton of Saint Gallen
In the Canton of Saint Gallen, 69 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 53 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 87th largest group of companies in the Canton of Saint Gallen.
- 69 new companies
- 76 active companies
- ** year to date
Food industries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in the Canton of Saint Gallen
Over the past 12 months, 8 companies in food manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 8.6% growth in the Canton of Saint Gallen.
- 8 new companies
- 2 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Food industries — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Saint Gallen
The most common company size for Food industries in the Canton of Saint Gallen is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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83% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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17% Small (10-49 emp.)
Food industries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in the Canton of Saint Gallen
Out of the 76 companies in food manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. (76).
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.
76
Companies in food manufacturing in the Canton of Saint Gallen show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (45%), followed by "Limited" (29%) and "Sole proprietorship" (21%).
- Legal forms
- 45% Limited Liability Company
- 29% Limited
- 21% Sole proprietorship
- 5% Other
Food industries — Latest registrations in the Canton of Saint Gallen
In the Canton of Saint Gallen, 1 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
9450 Altstätten SG
23/06/2025
9606 Bütschwil
01/04/2025
9450 Altstätten SG
07/03/2025
9464 Rüthi (Rheintal)
04/12/2024
9479 Oberschan
15/10/2024
9008 St. Gallen
17/06/2024
9008 St. Gallen
17/06/2024
Food industries — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Saint Gallen
In the Canton of Saint Gallen, 0 companies in food manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
9000 St. Gallen
23/01/2025
9430 St. Margrethen SG
06/12/2024
9016 St. Gallen
24/05/2022
9430 St. Margrethen SG
15/10/2021
9642 Ebnat-Kappel
07/06/2021
ohne Domizil-sans domicile-senza indirizzo
20/08/2020
Food industries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in the Canton of Saint Gallen
In the Canton of Saint Gallen, 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