Our Association

CHOCOSUISSE in brief

CHOCOSUISSE, the Association of Swiss Chocolate Manufacturers, was founded on 1 July 1901 and was originally named "Union libre des fabricants suisses de chocolat". Being a cooperative, the purpose of CHOCOSUISSE is to represent the common interests of the Swiss chocolate industry.

CHOCOSUISSE is where the Swiss chocolate industry comes together for representational purposes. Its membership comprises 18 companies involved in the industrial manufacture of chocolate and chocolate products, as well as the largest importers of finished products.

CHOCOSUISSE represents the interests of the Swiss chocolate industry in dealings with public bodies, leading business organizations, trade unions and the public.

CHOCOSUISSE protects the good reputation which Swiss chocolate enjoys throughout the world, and defends itself resolutely at home and abroad against the misuse of the "Swiss chocolate" label.

CHOCOSUISSE deals with matters relating to labor law, occupational safety, foreign trade, food safety, agricultural policy, continuing education and training, etc. Members of CHOCOSUISSE receive support from the Association office (Secretariat General) as required relating to business management, food laws, and the law in general, and knowledge specific to chocolate. CHOCOSUISSE is responsible for working with the public on behalf of the industry as a whole.

CHOCOSUISSE works within international organizations and supports action to ensure that cocoa production is of high quality and satisfies the needs of all those concerned. CHOCOSUISSE and its member companies are aware of their social responsibilities as employers: since 1938 there has been a collective labor agreement with the VHTL and SYNA trade unions.