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

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Food industries — Industry overview in the Canton of Vaud

Canton of Vaud is home to a total of 102 active companies in food manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 410.0%, with 113 new companies registered, and 31 companies liquidated.

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  • 113 new companies
  • 31 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Food industries — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Vaud

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

Food industries — Industry size in the Canton of Vaud

In the Canton of Vaud, 113 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 82 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Food industries: Canton of Zurich (236), Canton of Vaud (102), and Canton of Bern (99). Companies in food manufacturing are the 94th largest group of companies in the Canton of Vaud.

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  • 113 new companies
  • 102 active companies
  • ** year to date

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

Over the past 12 months, 19 companies in food manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 6 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 14.6% growth in the Canton of Vaud.

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  • 19 new companies
  • 6 liquidated companies
  • * month to date

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

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

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  • Size distribution
  • 91% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 8% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 1% Medium (50-249 emp.)

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

Out of the 102 companies in food manufacturing, most are active in Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. (102). 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.
102

Companies in food manufacturing in the Canton of Vaud show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (54%), followed by "Limited" (25%) and "Sole proprietorship" (19%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 54% Limited Liability Company
  • 25% Limited
  • 19% Sole proprietorship
  • 2% Other

Food industries — Latest registrations in the Canton of Vaud

In the Canton of Vaud, 1 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1196 Gland
27/05/2025
1020 Renens VD
17/04/2025
1424 Champagne
14/04/2025
1143 Apples
28/01/2025
1096 Cully
03/12/2024
1296 Coppet
03/12/2024
1012 Lausanne
07/11/2024
1003 Lausanne
07/11/2024
1373 Chavornay
04/11/2024
1024 Ecublens VD
29/10/2024

Food industries — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Vaud

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

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
1347 Le Sentier
29/01/2025
1142 Pampigny
20/01/2025
1128 Reverolle
14/01/2025
1807 Blonay
04/10/2024
1270 Trélex
05/08/2024
1053 Cugy VD
21/05/2024
1350 Orbe
13/03/2024
1040 Echallens
26/10/2023

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

In the Canton of Vaud, 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
Other change
12/06/2025
Change of company name
27/05/2025
01/05/2025
Change of company name
14/04/2025
Change of status
09/04/2025
Other change
13/03/2025
11/02/2025

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