Better. Together.

The Swiss Protein Association (SPA) was founded at the end of 2021 by leading food manufacturers and start-ups in Switzerland.

We want to raise awareness of industry leaders and politicians for the benefits of alternative protein products and advocate for the best framework conditions for our members.

Board

President: Ralph Langholz, Migros Industrie, Elsa Group SA 
Vice President: Pascal Bieri, Planted Foods AG
Andreas Messerli, Hilcona AG
Philippe Aeschlimann, Danone Schweiz AG



Management

Managing Director: Karola Krell Zbinden
Deputy Managing Director: Nora Patricia von Bergen

The office is managed by the Food Lex Team.

Swiss Protein Association
c/o Food Lex AG 
Effingerstrasse 6A 

3011 Bern 

+41 31 352 11 88 

Our members

Hilcona AG. "Hilcona AG has long (...) become a provider of diverse and
sustainable food; we support the promotion of alternative protein sources and are
already using them in many ways."
Martin Henck

Migros Industrie. "Migros Industrie's commitment to alternative protein sources
covers the entire product range.
By founding the association, we are pooling the strength and experience of all members."
Ralph Langholz

Planted Foods. "With the association, we are working with strong partners to drive the inevitable change towards more alternative protein sources in the most sustainable and holistic way possible."
Judith Wemmer

Fredag. "Fredag AG is investing in the expansion of its production capacities for vegetarian and vegan specialties and is thus ensuring that it is able to
meet the constantly growing demand for its plant-based products in the long term."

Frigemo. The specialist for frozen convenience products. As a subsidiary of Fenaco, it is embedded in the heart of the Swiss agricultural industry.

Verdunova. "We see the promotion of core bean cultivation as a great contribution to clean air. We put our experience in local cultivation and first preservation (deep-freezing) of the protein-rich legumes at the service of the SPA."
Beni Dürr

Herbert Ospelt Anstalt. "Based on the principles of the Ospelt Group, we pursue a conscious sustainability policy with care and responsibility. For us, it is a concern to look around for alternative protein sources and to be able to offer innovative alternatives to animal proteins."
Beat Scherrer

Nutriswiss. "We are the leading fat refiner and modifier nationally in Switzerland in the specialty and organic product sectors."

Florin AG. "As the largest Swiss processor of oilseeds, the sustainable production of vegetable protein carriers, complementing the production of purely vegetable, sustainable oils, fats and margarines, is part of our core competence."
Jasmin Sporrer


Groupe Minoteries SA. "At the core of our community is the creation, development and delivery of plant-based products and services that help make life healthier, easier and more sustainable every day."
Valérie Vincent


HOCHDORF Group. "Alternative proteins represent an important enhancement to modern nutrition, which we are actively helping to shape as a Swiss powder drying and milk processing company."
Lukas Hartmann, CIO 




Eichmühle AG.
"For us, refining means the processing, e.g. special cleaning or peeling, of a wide variety of vegetable products to achieve higher value. Thanks to optimized refining methods and the corresponding modern infrastructure for equally efficient and gentle processes, we are able to achieve the highest possible degree of purity with a high yield. And thus deliver products of particularly high quality to our partners."
David Villiger

Danone Schweiz AG.
"Danone Switzerland is a food company with products in four business areas: Fresh dairy, plant-based alternatives, natural mineral water and soft drinks, and early childhood and medical nutrition. 
With the Alpro brand, Danone is the market leader in Switzerland for plant-based drink and yogurt alternatives. Alpro has been a pioneer in plant-based alternatives since the 1980s and is committed to a flexitarian diet as part of the Planetary Health Diet, i.e. a diet with a positive impact on health and the environment. "

Swissoja SA.
"With the SPA association, we want to ensure that Swiss consumers have access to a wide range of high-quality and local plant-based proteins."

Planetary AG.
"Planetary AG is a Swiss B2B food producer specialising in industrial fermentation for the production of local and sustainable ingredients. Its wholly owned subsidiary Aarberg Food AG, based in the canton of Bern, is located at the Swiss Sugar Union and uses Swiss sugar streams as a feedstock for the fermentation of mycoprotein, a nutrient rich in high-quality protein and fibre. Our customers use the ingredient mycoprotein to develop high-quality meat and milk substitute products in large volumes, from Switzerland for Switzerland."

Oatly Switzerland AG.
"Oatly is the world’s original and largest oat drink company. For over 30 years, we have exclusively focused on developing expertise around oats: a global power crop with inherent properties. Our commitment to oats has resulted in core technical advancements that enabled us to unlock the breadth of the dairy portfolio, including alternatives to milks, ice cream, yogurt, cooking creams, spreads and on-the-go drinks. Headquartered in Malmö, Sweden, the Oatly brand is available in more than 50 countries globally. "

Associated members

Swiss Insects. " Edible insects are a local superfood. They are rich in protein, up to 70%, and they contain all 9 essential amino acids. They are one of the credible answers to meeting the ecological and nutritional challenges of the future."
Jean-Yves Cuendet

Carbagas. "More than 100 years of experience as a partner to the food industry, combined with a global network for research and development."

Bühler AG. "We offer individual solutions to process sustainable protein sources into high-quality food products - from the bean to cleaning, shelling, grinding, protein extraction and extrusion to the plant-based burger."


Hosokawa GmbH. "With sustainable process solutions to produce protein concentrates or the valorisation of food waste streams, Hosokawa Alpine is making an important contribution to the nutrition of tomorrow."


Swissveg. "As the largest advocacy group for vegans and vegetarians in Switzerland and founder of the V-Label, Swissveg has been promoting a plant-based lifestyle for over 30 years. With well-founded information and positive public relations work, we promote the acceptance of alternative protein sources and make them accessible to everyone."


As a member you benefit.

  • As an industry association, we advocate for your needs by taking our issues to the right places and standing up for you.
  • We connect you with the most exciting people in the industry from established companies and innovative start-ups.
  • We are your contact for all your open questions and needs and help you find solutions.