Food industries — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 204 active companies in food manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 451.4%, with 237 new companies registered, and 70 companies liquidated.
- 237 new companies
- 70 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Food industries — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Food industries in French-speaking Switzerland.
Food industries — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 237 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 167 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 104th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 237 new companies
- 204 active companies
- ** year to date
Food industries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 38 companies in food manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 14 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 13.3% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 38 new companies
- 14 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Food industries — Size and number of employees 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.
- Size distribution
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93% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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6% Small (10-49 emp.)
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0% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Food industries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 204 companies in food manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. (204).
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.
204
Companies in food manufacturing in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (50%), followed by "Limited" (24%) and "Sole proprietorship" (21%).
- Legal forms
- 50% Limited Liability Company
- 24% Limited
- 21% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
Food industries — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
2400 Le Prévoux
25/06/2025
1227 Les Acacias
13/06/2025
1868 Collombey
04/06/2025
1227 Carouge GE
09/05/2025
1224 Chêne-Bougeries
08/05/2025
Food industries — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 1 companies in food manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
25/04/2025
1347 Le Sentier
29/01/2025
1128 Reverolle
14/01/2025
Food industries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 12 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
02/07/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
02/07/2025
Change of status
27/06/2025
Change of status
27/06/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
23/06/2025