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SO Appenzeller Käse GmbH

Manufacturer

Switzerland's secret recipe Appenzeller cheese since 1954

Appenzell, Switzerland 🇨🇭201-500 employeesappenzeller.ch
EFTA

About

SO Appenzeller Käse GmbH is the exclusive marketing and sales organization for Appenzeller, one of Switzerland's most beloved protected-designation cheeses made in the Appenzell region of northeastern Switzerland. The consortium oversees the production of Appenzeller by a network of licensed dairies that follow the closely guarded herbal brine recipe, applying it during the cheese's distinctive rubbing and aging process. Appenzeller is produced in three variants -- Classic, Surchoix, and Extra -- each differentiated by aging time and intensity. It is exported to leading supermarket chains, cheese specialists, and delicatessen importers worldwide. Key markets are Switzerland, Germany, the United States, France, and Austria.

Categories
Specialty & Gourmet Food
Primary markets
🇨🇭 Switzerland 🇩🇪 Germany 🇺🇸 United States 🇫🇷 France 🇦🇹 Austria
Certifications (declared)
HACCPISO 22000, Food Safety
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  • Exists and is operating nowRegistration and company ID are valid, status is active, it files its reports, accounts are not frozen, the site answers, and its age matches what it claims. · Website live (Jun 2026)proof
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Company facts

Where is SO Appenzeller Käse GmbH based?

SO Appenzeller Käse GmbH is based in Appenzell, Switzerland.

Is SO Appenzeller Käse GmbH a manufacturer or a distributor?

SO Appenzeller Käse GmbH is a manufacturer listed on Hell of a Partner.

What does SO Appenzeller Käse GmbH supply?

SO Appenzeller Käse GmbH works across Specialty & Gourmet Food.

Which markets does SO Appenzeller Käse GmbH serve?

SO Appenzeller Käse GmbH serves Switzerland, Germany, United States, France, Austria.

What is SO Appenzeller Käse GmbH's VAT or tax ID?

SO Appenzeller Käse GmbH's VAT number on file is CHE108738162, as published in public registers. Validate it yourself for free in the EU VIES system before contracting.

Which certifications does SO Appenzeller Käse GmbH declare?

SO Appenzeller Käse GmbH declares: HACCP, ISO 22000. Certifications marked verified on this page were checked against the issuer's register; treat the rest as declared until you see the certificate number.

How large is SO Appenzeller Käse GmbH?

SO Appenzeller Käse GmbH reports a team in the 201-500 employees bracket.

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