Health and sustainability trends boost sales of cooking ingredients and meals
Cooking ingredients and meals in Switzerland registered solid growth in 2025, supported by ongoing shifts in consumption habits and a focus on health and sustainability. Although the Swiss economy showed signs of slower expansion amid global uncertainty, consumer demand for quality, transparency, and convenience continued to shape the marketplace. Persistent geopolitical tensions and tariff adjustments have contributed to a cautious spending climate, yet households continue to prioritise food categories that balance practicality with health and ethical considerations.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cooking Ingredients and Meals industry in Switzerland with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.
If you're in the Cooking Ingredients and Meals industry in Switzerland, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Switzerland report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Switzerland?
- Which are the leading brands in Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Switzerland?
- How are products distributed in Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Switzerland?
- How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
- What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Cooking Ingredients and Meals?
- How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in Switzerland?
- How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
- How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?
Cooking Ingredients and Meals in Switzerland
Health and sustainability trends boost sales of cooking ingredients and meals
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Convenience and time-saving formats support busy lifestyles
Natural and health-focused innovation strengthens brand appeal
Sustainability and local sourcing remain defining purchase factors
Health, sustainability, and naturalness to remain at the forefront
Convenience and time efficiency to guide future launches
Plant-based trends to gain further traction
Geopolitical risks and trade developments may impact pricing
Migros refocuses on its retail core to strengthen market leadership
PepsiCo gains traction through innovation in chilled meal solutions
Migros ends Alnatura partnership amid strategic realignment
Supermarkets dominate as the preferred retail format
E-commerce expands rapidly with convenience and promotion-driven growth
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
Edible Oils in Switzerland
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Edible oils boosted by perception they are healthier than butter
Health awareness and everyday cooking sustain steady growth
Olive oil dominates as Mediterranean influence drives preference
Premiumisation to define the future of edible oils
Health and nutrition trends to sustain long-term appeal
Sustainability commitments to influence industry strategies
Retail private label brands reinforce leadership through trust and quality
Salov S.p.A. strengthens position with innovation and transparency
Supermarkets dominate distribution through accessibility and promotion
E-commerce gains relevance through convenience and competitive pricing
Meals and Soups in Switzerland
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Switzerland's meals and soups market grows through interest in time-saving and healthy options
Convenience and premium innovation drive category growth
Chilled ready meals gain momentum with fresh and healthy appeal
Convenience and quality to define category evolution
Health and wellness to remain central to innovation
Sustainability drives responsible innovation and local sourcing
Migros leads through innovation and breadth of private label offer
PepsiCo drives category dynamism with Alvalle Gazpacho
Supermarkets remain the main channel through accessibility and variety
E-commerce accelerates as digital convenience reshapes shopping habits
Sauces, Dips and Condiments in Switzerland
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Health-driven innovation and products that add flavour to meals boost sales
Convenience and flavour experimentation sustain positive momentum
Pickled products gain popularity through health and global-flavour appeal
Convenience and versatility to underpin future growth
Health and naturalness to guide innovation pipelines
Sustainability commitments shape corporate strategies
Nestlé maintains leadership through innovation and brand strength
Reitzel Suisse SA gains momentum with creative pickled innovations
Supermarkets dominate as trusted one-stop destinations
E-commerce grows rapidly through convenience and assortment
Sweet Spreads in Switzerland
KEY DATA FINDINGS
More natural, lighter options boost interest in sweet spreads
Health and naturalness guide product innovation
Jams and preserves remain central to growth through premium and health cues
Moderate but steady growth expected as health and price dynamics evolve
Health-driven preferences to shape future consumption
Local sourcing and ethical production gain greater importance
Private label maintains leadership through range and trust
Alnatura strengthens position with organic and nut-based expertise
Supermarkets dominate through broad assortment and accessibility
E-commerce expands as digital grocery shopping becomes habitual
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Cooking Ingredients and Meals
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- Olive Oil
- Corn Oil
- Palm Oil
- Rapeseed Oil
- Soy Oil
- Sunflower Oil
- Other Edible Oil
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- Dried Ready Meals
- Shelf Stable Ready Meals
- Chilled Ready Meals
- Frozen Ready Meals
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- Dry Soup
- Shelf Stable Soup
- Chilled Soup
- Frozen Soup
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- Chilled Pizza
- Frozen Pizza
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- Meal Kits
- Quick Recipe Kits
- Chilled Lunch Kits
- Prepared Salads
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- Liquid Stocks and Fonds
- Stock Cubes and Powders
- Gravy Cubes, Powders and Pots
- Monosodium Glutamate
- Herbs and Spices
- Tomato Pastes and Purées
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- Liquid Recipe Sauces (excl pasta sauces)
- Dry Recipe Sauces
- Pasta Sauces
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- Barbecue Sauces
- Fish Sauces
- Ketchup
- Mayonnaise
- Mustard
- Oyster Sauces
- Salad Dressings
- Soy Sauces
- Chili Sauces
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- Dips
- Yeast-based Spreads
- Pickled Products
- Other Sauces and Condiments
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- Honey
- Chocolate Spreads
- Jams and Preserves
- Nut and Seed Based Spreads
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