Food industries — Industry overview in Zurich
Zurich is home to a total of 114 active companies in food manufacturing. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 612.5%, with 130 new companies registered, and 32 companies liquidated.
- 130 new companies
- 32 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Food industries — Geographical breakdown in Zurich
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Food industries in Zurich.
Food industries — Industry size in Zurich
In Zurich, 130 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 98 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Food industries:
Zurich (114), Basel (26), and Geneva (22).
Companies in food manufacturing are the 63rd largest group of companies in Zurich.
- 130 new companies
- 114 active companies
- ** year to date
Food industries — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Zurich
Over the past 12 months, 13 companies in food manufacturing were incorporated. In that same period, 7 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 5.6% growth in Zurich.
- 13 new companies
- 7 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Food industries — Size and number of employees in Zurich
The most common company size for Food industries in Zurich is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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83% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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14% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Unknown
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
Food industries — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Zurich
Out of the 114 companies in food manufacturing, most are active in
Manufacture of other food products n.e.c. (114).
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.
114
Companies in food manufacturing in Zurich show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (54%), followed by "Limited" (28%) and "Sole proprietorship" (14%).
- Legal forms
- 54% Limited Liability Company
- 28% Limited
- 14% Sole proprietorship
- 4% Other
Food industries — Latest registrations in Zurich
In Zurich, 3 companies in food manufacturing have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
Food industries — Latest liquidations in Zurich
In Zurich, 0 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
12/12/2023
Food industries – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Zurich
In Zurich, 8 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 status
14/07/2025
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
Change of company name, Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile, Change of purpose
06/06/2025