Members and statements
Since 2011, the Soy Network Switzerland has worked towards buying soy from environmentally and socially responsible production and jointly communicating its added value. This alliance of soy buyers, producer associations, label and environmental organizations, manufacturers and retailers has the following members:
Aachtal Futter AG, Agrokommerz AG, Agrokorn AG, ALDI SUISSE AG, Bell Schweiz AG, Bio Suisse, Branchenorganisation Milch, Cerador AG, Coop Genossenschaft, Denner AG, Egli Mühlen AG, Emmi Gruppe, Ernst Sutter AG, fenaco Genossenschaft, GalloSuisse, Granovit AG, Heinz & Co. AG, IP-SUISSE, Kunz Kunath AG, Lidl Schweiz, Meliofeed AG, Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund, Nungesser AG, Schweizer Bauerverband (SBV), Schweizer Milchproduzenten (SMP), Suisseporcs, Transgourmet Schweiz AG, UFA AG, Verband des Schweizerischen Getreide- und Futtermittelhandels (VSGF), Vereinigung Schweizerischer Futtermittelfabrikanten (VSF), Volg Konsumwaren AG, Weber&Hermann AG, WWF Schweiz.
Salome Hofer CoopTogether with the WWF, Coop developed the Basel criteria and laid the foundation for the soy network. We support the network, enjoy Switzerland's leading role and rely on soy from Europe in the Naturafarm programmes.
Romain Deveze WWFThe network is great opportunity to leverage market players towards eliminating deforestation and/or conversion of natural habitats related to soy production from their supply chains but also influence sustainability standards globally.
Fortunat Schmid fenacoSustainability is a central concern of the fenaco cooperative. The preservation and regenerative use of natural resources and ecosystems is considered a central prerequisite for social and economic development. As a founding member and well-known procurer, fenaco actively supports and develops the efforts of the Soy Network Switzerland for the responsible procurement of raw materials for feed and food production in Switzerland. 
Beat Röösli VSFResponsible and sustainable production is part of modern agriculture. With its activities, the Soy Network Switzerland lays an important cornerstone for sustainability in all dimensions of the entire food value chain.
Kassandra Marty LIDL SwitzerlandLidl Switzerland aims to make sustainable shopping possible for everyone. Since Lidl also sells animal products, the sustainable procurement of the valuable raw material soy is of central importance. The overarching cooperation with the Soy Network Switzerland is the basis for this.
Hannah von Ballmoos-Hofer SBVThe Swiss agricultural sector is taking responsibility and, together with the entire value chain, is committed to sustainable livestock feeding. This includes the responsible import of soya meal and other feedstuffs.
Simon Egli Egli Mühlen AGEgli Mühlen AG attaches particular importance to its independence in the procurement of sustainable soy meal and is committed to responsible soy production. Soya is the most important protein supplier for our compound feeds. In addition to sustainability, our soy is of high quality and is ideally suited for performance-oriented feeding. Egli Mühlen AG is committed to active and open communication at every stage of food production, right through to the consumer.
Christa Brügger Swiss Milk ProducersProtein also plays an important role in Switzerland's grassland, in the needs-based feeding of dairy cows. In the increasingly tough international market environment for milk and dairy products, the use of sustainably produced soya is an important differentiator from the competition.
Reto Sutter Ernst Sutter AGSustainability is an important part of our corporate strategy. Ernst Sutter AG has clearly regulated the use of soya in its procurement conditions: If soy is used as animal feed, only soy produced in accordance with the guidelines of the Soy Network may be used. This ensures that our livestock producers only use certified soy from responsible, sustainable cultivation.
Raphael Zeller ALDI SUISSEAs a responsible discount retailer, we are committed to developing products that are as environmentally and socially responsible as possible. Our use of certified soya in animal feed demonstrates our corporate commitment to the environment, people and animals. Through our membership in the Swiss Soy Network, we are also demonstrating our commitment to Swiss agriculture.
Fabienne Magee VolgAs a traditional Swiss retailer, we have always had strong links with Swiss agriculture through our Volg village shops. Our deep roots in rural areas are reflected in our clear commitment to Swiss food. Volg therefore supports efforts to ensure that only responsibly produced soya is used in livestock feed.
Camille Sammali Bio SuisseAs the permitted proportion of imported protein components in ruminant feed is reduced, the demand for Swiss Bio Bud-certified soya is increasing. Bio Suisse is actively supporting this development through subsidies. Bio Bud soya is produced without synthetic chemical plant protection products, is GMO-free and is produced fairly. Together with the Soy Network, Bio Suisse is committed to ensuring that this crop continues to develop and contributes to resource-efficient agriculture in both animal feed and human nutrition.
Hansueli Rüegsegger UFAUFA is committed to successful and sustainable animal husbandry in Switzerland. As a compound feed producer, we process and refine domestic raw materials (feed grains and by-products of the food industry) as a matter of priority, thus closing the meaningful cycle of arable crops. In the case of imported raw materials, we pay attention to quality, freedom from GMOs and sustainability. For years, we have used only responsibly produced and certified soy products.
Reto Hübscher Emmi SchweizThe sustainability of our products stands and falls with the production of the milk. For Emmi, the focus is not only on animal welfare, but also on feeding. Soya can be useful as a supplement to roughage if it comes from sustainable cultivation.
Jasmin Siegrist MigrosSoya should be produced responsibly. Migros relies on the long-standing commitment of the Soy Network, which has made a significant contribution to establishing responsible soya production in recent years. Wherever possible, Migros goes one step further and focuses on grassland-based programmes that do not use soya, such as Bio Weide Beef or IP-Suisse meadow milk.
Andreas Minder AgrokommerzAgrokommerz AG not only markets imported soybean meal, but also processes exclusively top-quality European soybeans into soya meal and soybean oil in Switzerland. Local processing enhances sustainability and minimises potential risks.