GastroSuisse is the umbrella association for the hospitality and catering industry in Switzerland. Its mission is to represent the interests of the sector, promote its image, and support professional training and quality standards. Through innovative products and services, it fosters the industry's development and contributes to the success of its members.
The aims of the Fondation pour la Promotion du Goût are: to promote, enhance and defend high-quality, tasteful products that respect the culinary and oenological traditions of the regions in which they are produced; to develop an early awareness of flavors and smells among the younger generation; to organize the Swiss Week of Taste, as well as all other network activities that contribute to taste education from the earliest age, and to highlight the value of producers of food biodiversity, in the spirit of preserving culinary heritage.
The Fédération romande des consommateurs (FRC) is a consumer protection association based in French-speaking Switzerland, founded in 1959. It is the reference in consumer affairs! The FRC also has 25,000 members who support its work and help to improve consumer protection.
As a leading supplier in the Swiss delivery and pick-up wholesale trade, the company relies on a dense network and a comprehensive range of over 25,000 items to supply restaurateurs and hoteliers. Customers can either shop directly at one of the 31 Prodega markets or conveniently order online to benefit from Transgourmet’s delivery service.
Founded in 1892, GastroVaud is the most important employers' association for the hotel and restaurant industry in the canton of Vaud. Serving Vaud's restaurant and hotel professionals, GastroVaud represents nearly 1,700 establishments. The association provides a wide range of services, from vocational training to defending the interests of the industry, not to mention the many services offered by its partners.
The Interprofession du Gruyère is the trade association for the cheese of the same name. Comprising representatives of milk producers, cheesemakers and ripeners, it is actively involved in defending the interests of Gruyère PDO, managing the protected designation of origin, promoting and protecting the "Le Gruyère PDO" brand, defining the rules governing the Gruyère market and their application, and all other actions linked to the interests of Gruyère PDO.
Proviande is the industry organisation of the Swiss meat. The members of the cooperative are organisations along the entire meat value chain - from producers, processors and retailers. Proviande is an important driving force, ambassador, mediator and service provider in the meat industry and is committed to a sustainable and high-quality production and processing of meat in Switzerland.
Founded in 2014, this food wholesaler is a high-performance logistics partner for the gastronomy sector. With a wide range of around 19,000 items, the company covers all needs for fresh, frozen, and dry products – from raw ingredients to convenience foods. Thanks to a strong regional presence and efficient logistics, CultureFood guarantees reliable delivery within 24 hours.
"Lunch-Check Switzerland" was founded fifty years ago to promote catering and offer employers a cheaper alternative to company restaurants. The card, marketed by the cooperative Lunch-Check Suisse (LCS), is a debit card that enables the holder to pay cashless for products consumed in an LCS-affiliated restaurant or gastronomic establishment (meals with or without drinks).
Created by Vaud Promotion, the VAUD AMBASSADEUR label recognises companies committed to enhancing the canton. Certification is based on 23 criteria structured around six key areas : local roots, social responsibility, positive contribution, transparency and continuous improvement, training and innovation, as well as environmental responsibility. Being a VAUD AMBASSADEUR means being part of a community. Certified members embody Vaudois excellence, based on quality, sustainability, innovation and a strong sense of belonging. The label thus actively contributes to the attractiveness of the Canton of Vaud.
GastroZürich is the leading employers' association for the hospitality industry in the Canton of Zurich. Together with GastroSuisse, the association forms a strong regional network committed to finding solution-oriented approaches for the political and economic interests of the sector. In addition to active advocacy, GastroZürich focuses on targeted education and training to foster modern, sustainable careers in hospitality. The network provides its members with a platform for knowledge exchange, consulting, and practical day-to-day business support.
Since 1882, hotelleriesuisse has been the centre of expertise for the Swiss accommodation sector. As an employers’ association, it represents the interests of accommodation establishments in Switzerland. Working alongside its members, partners and clients, the association is committed to fostering a quality-conscious and forward-looking accommodation sector. As a reliable partner, hotelleriesuisse identifies relevant developments at an early stage and is committed to offering its members tangible added value, whilst actively energising and uniting the sector.
Louis Ditzler AG is a traditional Swiss family-owned company in the food industry. The company focuses on the production and trade of frozen vegetables, frozen fruits, and high-quality chestnut specialties. The assortment is complemented by fruit preparations for yogurt and ice cream. Ditzler relies on carefully selected raw materials and close partnerships with regional growers to ensure premium and sustainable products.
Suter Viandes has been serving the gastronomy sector since 1871. Today, this traditional family business is managed by the second generation of the Gerber family and places great value on direct, personal contact with partners and customers. Its comprehensive range includes meat, poultry, and charcuterie. Among its specialties are cured meats crafted according to traditional recipes, bone-matured dry-aged meat, and regional Swiss meat products.
For over 35 years, the Passeport Gourmand has been the number one guide for culinary discoveries in French-speaking Switzerland. It supports players in the restaurant industry by providing them with a free and effective communication platform to increase the footfall in their establishments. The Passeport Gourmand is an annual guide, published in five regional editions, which allows its holders to discover restaurants while benefiting from discounts on meals depending on the number of guests. The Passeport Gourmand has been a partner of the “Fait Maison” label since its inception.
For more than 140 years, Bianchi has been a trusted partner of Switzerland’s food service industry. A family-owned company for five generations, it stands for premium-quality food products, culinary expertise, and uncompromising standards of excellence. With a carefully curated product range, strong partnerships with suppliers around the world, and an efficient logistics network, Bianchi reliably supplies restaurants and hospitality businesses across Switzerland, always ensuring optimal freshness. Today, Bianchi ranks among Switzerland’s leading food experts, offering a broad assortment that includes fish and seafood, meat, poultry, grocery products, and a selection of specialty items.
Esprit Café is the specialist in high-quality coffee and tea in French-speaking Switzerland. As a trusted partner of the illy brand for over 10 years and a distributor of the prestigious Dammann Frères teas, the company offers a selection of coffees, teas, machines, accessories, and maintenance products in its three stores in Neuchâtel City Center, Marin (Manor), and Étoy (Pfister), as well as through its online store. It serves both individuals and businesses—including hotels, restaurants, cafés, offices, and companies—by offering tailored solutions, exceptional products, personalized advice, and local service. Its mission is to provide every customer with a unique coffee and tea experience, built on quality, expertise, and a lasting relationship of trust.
The Swiss Confederation, Department of Economic Affairs (SECO) manages the Innotour fund, for whom encouraging innovation is priority No. 1. Innotour aims to foster climate favorable innovation, stimulate this activity and thus strengthen the competitiveness of destinations. The promotion of innovation must target the weak points in the tourism offering, with measures aimed primarily at improving existing services and opening up new niches. Innotour supports the nationwide roll-out of the "Fait Maison" label in restaurants open to the public, from 2024 to 2028.
Swiss Wine Promotion (SWP) is the national promotion agency for Swiss wines. SWP is mandated by the Interprofession de la Vigne et du Vin Suisse (IVVS) to promote the image of Swiss wine at home and abroad, and to manage the marketing, communications, media and image strategy and its implementation. SWP launched the Swiss Wine Gourmet label to promote Swiss wines in the catering trade. A joint Swiss Wine Gourmet and Label Fait Maison campaign began in 2024 to strengthen B2B/B2C synergies between homemade food and Swiss wines.
Joining the Label Fait Maison was an obvious choice for the City of Geneva, determined to offer its residents and tourists a selection of committed and diversified restaurants, focused above all on quality. What better way to achieve this than with a label that fights against the standardization of tastes? The Fait Maison label is also one of the distinctions that can be awarded in Geneva's "À table" gastronomic competition.
Lausanne promotes high-quality, environmentally-friendly food in its school canteens and professional cafeterias. Its Plan de Restauration Collective Durable (RCD) promotes local sourcing and labeling, as well as high standards of nutritional quality. The Fait Maison label has been part of the RCD II since 2020, and is now displayed in all the City of Lausanne's collective kitchens and almost all its concession kitchens.
Supporting the Label Fait Maison (a label awarded to restaurants that entirely or mostly prepare their dishes in their own kitchens) is a natural progression for the City of Fribourg, which, after serving as City of Taste 2023, joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of gastronomy. The label promotes values that the City is keen to champion among its partners and local stakeholders: authenticity, local sourcing and sustainability. Indeed, the Label Fait Maison represents a first step towards sustainability, and offers regional establishments a way of engaging while also respecting their operational autonomy. For these reasons, the City of Fribourg has decided to support the Label Fait Maison and promote its values among its partners.
