Food industries — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 1'194 active companies in food manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 290.2%, with 1'266 new companies registered, and 378 companies liquidated.
- 1'266 new companies
- 378 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Food industries — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Food industries in Switzerland.
Food industries — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 1'266 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 888 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Food industries:
Canton of Zurich (266), Canton of Vaud (103), and Canton of Bern (100).
Companies in food manufacturing are the 89th largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 1'266 new companies
- 1'194 active companies
- ** year to date
Food industries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 175 companies in food manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 67 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 9.9% growth in Switzerland.
- 175 new companies
- 67 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Food industries — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Food industries in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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90% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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8% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
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0% Unknown
Food industries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 1'194 companies in food manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. (1'194).
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.
1'194
Companies in food manufacturing in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (50%), followed by "Limited" (25%) and "Sole proprietorship" (20%).
- Legal forms
- 50% Limited Liability Company
- 25% Limited
- 20% Sole proprietorship
- 6% Other
Food industries — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 11 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
6850 Mendrisio
18/07/2026
4614 Hägendorf
10/07/2026
1227 Les Acacias
10/07/2026
8600 Dübendorf
06/07/2026
9553 Bettwiesen
26/06/2026
Food industries — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 9 companies in food manufacturing have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
8268 Salenstein
17/07/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
26/06/2026
Food industries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 60 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 capital
23/07/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
20/07/2026