swiss competition
Purpose of the contest
To provide an opportunity for producers to submit their products to a jury of consumers, professional tasters and fellow producers. |
To encourage quality development and emulation in the manufacture of specialties from the different regions of Switzerland. To present a showcase of the best local products. |
To promote the image of local products in the media and among consumers. To give consumers the chance to discover or rediscover the best local products. |
The award-winners in each category will enjoy special promotion of their merchandise and receive widespread media coverage. The tasting evaluations will be undertaken by independent juries. This competition is a unique chance to show off the quality of your product!
The products listed will be submitted to a jury led by Swiss specialists in sensory analysis, by famous gastronomists, and by consumers. Blind tastings will be conducted by teams of professionals, craftspeople, and consumers.
Through its awards ceremony and the presentation of the winner products, the Swiss contest proclaims its ambition to become an acknowledged rendezvous for amateurs of authentic local products.
Organized by the Interjurassian Rural Foundation, the competition is supported by influential agents on the local products market. Associations and personalities in the fields of gastronomy, media and agriculture are also sponsoring the competition.
A medal indicates that the award-winner is one of the best organoleptic products in its category. All registered products, whether they receive an award or not, will be given a certificate of sensory evaluation. Each award-winner will receive a diploma. Adhesive recognition labels may also be obtained.
Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP
Fromagerie d'Echarlens, Pasquier Frédéric
A - Milk products
Demi-lune à la raisinée BIO
MR Chocolat, Randin Michaël
B - Bakery and pastry products
Filet de Porc Fermier aux Herbes
Suter Viandes Carouge SA, Philippe Gerber
C - Meat products
Sirop-Fleurs de Foin
Chalet Mont-Crosin, Vital Armon
D - Fruits, vegetables, honeys, various
Damassine AOP 2022
Claude Schaffter
E - Alcoholic drinks
Association BEPI
A - Milk products
Kraehenbuehl Annick
B - Bakery and pastry products
Boucherie Nicolier
C - Meat products
Biohof Oberzingen, Anna & Thomas Joss
D - Fruits, vegetables, honeys, various
Erika & Franz Fassbind
E - Alcoholic drinks
The Innovation Award was presented for the first time at the 10th edition of the Swiss Regional Products Competition. It is awarded to products whose ingredients, manufacturing process and social benefits (sustainability, ethics and nutritional physiology) constitute an innovation for regional products. An expert jury determines the nominees and awards a single Innovation Prize in all categories.
K’Apples
Konstantin Mochalov
Edith Beutler
Agroscope, Liebefeld
A - Milk products
Yves Beuchat
ARABPC, Bassecourt
B - Bakery and pastry products
Jacques Neuenschwander
ABZ, Spiez
C - Meat products
Byron Catechis
The Beverage Institute
D - Fruits, vegetables, honeys, various
SJonas Inderbitzin
Agroscope, Wädenswil
E - Alcoholic drinks