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

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Food industries — Industry overview in the Canton of Zurich

Canton of Zurich is home to a total of 238 active companies in food manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 340.7%, with 261 new companies registered, and 77 companies liquidated.

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  • 261 new companies
  • 77 liquidated companies
  • ** year to date

Food industries — Geographical breakdown in the Canton of Zurich

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

Food industries — Industry size in the Canton of Zurich

In the Canton of Zurich, 261 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 184 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Food industries: Canton of Zurich (238), Canton of Bern (99), and Canton of Vaud (98). Companies in food manufacturing are the 79th largest group of companies in the Canton of Zurich.

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  • 261 new companies
  • 238 active companies
  • ** year to date

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

Over the past 12 months, 26 companies in food manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 17 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 3.9% growth in the Canton of Zurich.

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  • 26 new companies
  • 17 liquidated companies
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Food industries — Size and number of employees in the Canton of Zurich

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

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  • Size distribution
  • 89% Micro (1-9 emp.)
  • 9% Small (10-49 emp.)
  • 2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
  • 1% Unknown

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

Out of the 238 companies in food manufacturing, most are active in Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. (238). 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.
238

Companies in food manufacturing in the Canton of Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (52%), followed by "Limited" (23%) and "Sole proprietorship" (20%).

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  • Legal forms
  • 52% Limited Liability Company
  • 23% Limited
  • 20% Sole proprietorship
  • 6% Other

Food industries — Latest registrations in the Canton of Zurich

In the Canton of Zurich, 3 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.

Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8049 Zürich
08/07/2025
8003 Zürich
30/06/2025
8003 Zürich
25/06/2025
8409 Winterthur
10/06/2025
8107 Buchs ZH
23/05/2025
8127 Forch
21/05/2025
8304 Wallisellen
14/05/2025
8903 Birmensdorf ZH
05/05/2025
8052 Zürich
01/05/2025
8052 Zürich
29/04/2025

Food industries — Latest liquidations in the Canton of Zurich

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

Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8134 Adliswil
11/07/2025
8824 Schönenberg ZH
27/06/2025
8057 Zürich
23/05/2025
8610 Uster
16/05/2025
8049 Zürich
04/03/2025
8636 Wald ZH
25/02/2025
8001 Zürich
04/02/2025
8604 Volketswil
21/01/2025
8630 Rüti ZH
16/01/2025

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

In the Canton of Zurich, 13 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
11/07/2025
09/07/2025
08/07/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
07/07/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
03/07/2025
Other change
03/07/2025
Change of capital
19/06/2025

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Our company lists are compiled using several data sources, including Zefix, the SOGC, the Federal Statistical Office, the UID register, the VAT register and the 26 cantonal commercial registers. The collection of data from these several official sources guarantees the completeness of our lists by sector and region.

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