French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 232 active companies in food manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 427.3%, with 274 new companies registered, and 86 companies liquidated.
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Food industries in French-speaking Switzerland.
In French-speaking Switzerland, 274 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 188 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Food industries: Canton of Zurich (265), Canton of Vaud (103), and Canton of Bern (100). Companies in food manufacturing are the 102nd largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
Over the past 12 months, 40 companies in food manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 18 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 10.5% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
The most common company size for Food industries in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
Out of the 232 companies in food manufacturing, most are active in Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. (232). 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.
Companies in food manufacturing in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (54%), followed by "Limited" (22%) and "Sole proprietorship" (19%).
In French-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In French-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in food manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
In French-speaking Switzerland, 8 companies in food manufacturing have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
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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