Food industries — Industry overview in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Italian-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 60 active companies in food manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 130.8%, with 56 new companies registered, and 22 companies liquidated.
- 56 new companies
- 22 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Food industries — Geographical breakdown in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Food industries in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
Food industries — Industry size in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 56 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 34 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 89th largest group of companies in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 56 new companies
- 60 active companies
- ** year to date
Food industries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 5 companies in food manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 2 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.3% growth in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- 5 new companies
- 2 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Food industries — Size and number of employees in Italian-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Food industries in Italian-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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7% Small (10-49 emp.)
Food industries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Italian-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 60 companies in food manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. (60).
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
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Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.
60
Companies in food manufacturing in Italian-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (42%), followed by "Limited" (32%) and "Sole proprietorship" (23%).
- Legal forms
- 42% Limited Liability Company
- 32% Limited
- 23% Sole proprietorship
- 3% Other
Food industries — Latest registrations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6962 Viganello
23/04/2025
6963 Pregassona
10/10/2024
6514 Sementina
25/03/2024
6998 Monteggio
28/11/2023
Food industries — Latest liquidations in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 0 companies in food manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
6964 Davesco-Soragno
09/05/2025
6980 Castelrotto
14/09/2023
6747 Chironico
21/06/2023
Food industries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Italian-speaking Switzerland
In Italian-speaking Switzerland, 2 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
27/06/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
27/06/2025
Change of capital
20/05/2025
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
10/04/2025