Cremo S.A.

Profile narrative

Cremo S.A. is a Swiss dairy company that processes milk and produces a variety of dairy products for consumers. Its core offerings include drinking milk, yogurt, cheese, butter and cream, which are distributed through retail channels across the country. The company focuses on delivering fresh, locally sourced dairy goods to households and foodservice providers. The company primarily serves the Swiss market.

Headquartered in the city of Fribourg, Cremo S.A. employs over 800 staff members spread across five Swiss cantons. The firm is recognized as the country's second‑largest milk processor, reflecting its significant role in the national dairy supply chain. Its processing facilities collect milk from regional farms and transform it into the range of products sold under the Cremo brand. This scale gives the company a noticeable footprint in the Swiss agricultural and food sectors.

Cremo’s distinguishing attributes lie in its specialization in dairy processing and its commitment to maintaining close ties with Swiss milk producers. The company emphasizes quality control and traceability, aiming to meet stringent Swiss food safety standards. In July 2022, Cremo S.A. experienced a cybersecurity breach that prompted an ongoing assessment of the incident’s impact on its operations. This event highlighted the growing importance of cyber resilience for even traditional food processing enterprises.

Legally organized as a Swiss joint‑stock company (S.A.), Cremo S.A. operates under the corporate governance framework applicable to such entities in Switzerland. The firm’s ownership structure is not detailed in the publicly available sources, but it remains an independent actor in the dairy industry. As of the latest information, Cremo continues to focus on its core dairy business while addressing the aftermath of the 2022 cyber incident.

Incidents

1 incident linked to this organisation.