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Do you want to sell your food products internationally? We understand that food companies may encounter unique challenges in export, whether it's certification, logistics or cultural differences. On this page, we provide comprehensive support in identifying business opportunities, analyzing trends, understanding country-specific regulations and knowledge about various distribution channels.

A carefully thought-out internationalization strategy, know-how on foreign markets and the right contacts are the key to the making your business internationally successful. Together with our global network of Experts, our country advisors can help you tap into foreign markets and reach new customers with your offerings. You can discuss your project with us in person, check general market potential or clarify country-specific regulatory issues. Contact us for a no-obligation, free initial consulting session.

Events + fairs

Events + fairs

Cleantech / Renewable Energy
Food + Beverages
Food + Beverages

Anuga Brasil 2024

Textile

International Trade Forum 2024

Food + Beverages
Food + Beverages
Food + Beverages

SWISS Pavilion @ PLMA 2024

Food + Beverages

SWISS Pavilion @ ISM Middle East 2024

Food + Beverages
Food + Beverages

SWISS Pavilion @ SIAL Paris 2024

Food + Beverages
Food + Beverages

Swiss Wine Mission to Korea

Medtech

Swiss Peer to Peer Conference 2024

Food + Beverages

SWISS Pavilion @ ISM 2025

Food + Beverages

SWISS Pavilion @ BIOFACH 2025

Food + Beverages

SWISS Pavilion @ Gulfood 2025

Food + Beverages

SWISS Pavilion @ Anuga 2025

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Success stories

Success stories

Food + Beverages

Sandro Vanini AG: new supply chain in record time – new markets for the future

For more than 165 years, the name Vanini has been synonymous with entrepreneurial spirit, professional commitment and a unique passion for gourmet foods. As a Swiss quality specialist in processed fruits, Sandro Vanini AG – part of the Haecky group since 1984 – produces chestnut specialties, mustard sauces and mostarda, and baking ingredients. In its urgent search for a new fig supplier, the company based in Rivera, Ticino, was able to count on swift assistance from S-GE.

Food + Beverages

MiAdelita GmbH: Trade fair participation with minimum effort – and maximum impact

Founded in 1995, MiAdelita GmbH in Au on Lake Zurich is Switzerland’s largest producer of fresh corn tortillas and chips. The company’s range also includes wheat tortillas, sauces and other Mexican products. When it comes to promoting their brand abroad, the managers of MiAdelita rely on trade fairs – and on the support of S-GE. Christoph Gsell, Managing Director of  MiAdelita GmbH, explains why.

Food + Beverages

Mifroma SA: The right recipe for Germany

Mifroma SA, based in Ursy in the canton of Fribourg, is an internationally operating company that specializes in the cheese trade. Germany is an important target market: not just for sales, but also for its entire export strategy.

Food + Beverages

HACO’s recipe for success: Find the right business partners at a trade fair

Headquartered in Gümligen (BE), the HACO Group has been producing food for over 95 years. What started with soups and bouillon has now turned into tailored products for global customers. In order to market its individual food products globally and attract new customers, HACO regularly participates in trade fairs with Switzerland Global Enterprise (S-GE).

Food + Beverages

Frooggies: successful export of fruit powder

Fruits in the form of powder, without additives or added sugar: that’s frooggies. What started out as an idea in the Brazilian jungle is now the successful business model of a start-up from Triesen in the Principality of Liechtenstein. 

Food + Beverages

Swiss SME conquers the international market with olives

Dumet AG has been processing olives for over 40 years. What began on a farm is now an international business, and the Swiss company, which is based in Steinhausen (ZG), now exports to six different countries.

Food + Beverages

Swiss Spirit in London

Switzerland is the land of fine fruit brandies, but not only. Swiss quality-concious companies also produce vodka, whiskey and gin and now want to tackle new markets abroad. A delegation trip to London was a promising start for business activities in the UK.

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Swiss Wine Promotion

Swiss Wine Promotion (SWP) is the national promotional organisation for Swiss wines in Switzerland and abroad. It is mandated by the "Interprofession de la Vigne et du Vin Suisse" (IVVS) to manage the marketing, communication, media and image strategy for Swiss wine. Through its actions, SWP wishes to highlight the age-old traditions, know-how and diversity of the many vineyards that are part of our country's cultural heritage. 
The red and white Swiss Wine logo, the colors of Switzerland, underlines the "swissness" and recalls the 6 wine-producing regions.

Food & Nutrition Cluster

Cluster Food & Nutrition is an association active in the agrifood sector. Its mission is to strengthen the collaboration between the actors of the ecosystem and to support them in their innovation processes. More than one hundred members from the food, agriculture, packaging and distribution sectors as well as research and training institutes, the public sector and professional associations are currently part of the Cluster's network.

SVIAL

SVIAL ASIAT, as a professional association of university graduates in the agro-food sector, offers a comprehensive network across the entire value chain and career path. We support students of agri-food sciences in networking and entering the business world. In addition to representing the interests of our members to the public, the business community and the authorities, we act as an interface for joint projects to combine our experience and skills with those of our partners.

Chocosuisse

CHOCOSUISSE is the Association of Swiss Chocolate Manufacturers.
BISCOSUISSE is the association of industrial manufacturers of long-life bakery products, bars, snacks, sweets and other popular Swiss food products.

Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

The Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is a nationwide initiative and international campaign, to develop, strengthen, and promote the Swiss food ecosystem.
We address major challenges in food and nutrition by leveraging cutting-edge science and technology for a more sustainable future.