Nutrex – Specialists for Vinegar

Foundation

Nutrex was founded in 1942 and has been a division of Coop since 1971.

Activity

We are the leading supplier for vinegar in Switzerland. Our team of 15 employees produces approximately 8'900'000 liters of vinegar per year in Busswil bei Büren in Bern, of which 500'000 liters are in organic quality.

We mainly supply retailers as well as wholesalers and the industry.

Sustainability

Environmental and social sustainability constitutes an integral part of our business activity and is an important basis for the long-term success of the company. Sustainability is thus anchored in the company’s strategy and mission statements. We put our sense of responsibility into practice in our everyday business and focus on strong, long-term partnerships and joint solutions.

We produce, think and act sustainably and fairly. We use new technologies to achieve environmentally friendly, energy-optimized solutions, minimize waste and ensure environmentally friendly disposal. We use resources economically.We use natural ingredients and refrain from E-additives. Our production is emissionfree and our packaging materials are FSC-certified. Many of our products are in organic quality.

Please find more information about our labels and certificates here.

Milestones

2018

2017

Reduction of plastic: Change of bottle top from PVC to PET

Waste: herb deposit is used in the animal food industry (more than 50 tons)

2015

Introduction of first organic and fairtrade certified article

2014

Introduction of "Hochstamm Suisse" Label; launch of first "Hochstamm Suisse" vinegar.

2013

Increased share of organic products by 11% compared to 2012

2012

First introduction of organic vinegar in Switzerland licensed with Bio Suisse

2010

complete transition to FSC-certified packaging

2009

50 tons reduction of cardboard
Change from oil heating to heat pump for a CO2-free production

2008

Importance of environmental aspects was first embedded in the company philosophy

Development of Organic Vinegar

Our social engagement:

We get involved. We are in close collaboration with the IV-Stelle Bern- the insurance for disabled people in Bern. We employ people with disabilities and support them in their occupational rehabilitation.