We embrace our Cheese Tradition with Passion
Sustainable practices are part of the company policy of InterCheese AG. Anyone offering high-quality natural products has a unique responsibility when it comes to resource conservation. InterCheese AG embraces this belief throughout the company.
Our Passion is the Pleasure of Taste
The cheese specialties are expertly refined and stored in our various cheese cellars. Some up to 36 months until they reach their full maturity.
Facts and figures
Exciting facts about InterCheese
dairies supply raw materials for our cheese every year.
different cheeses mature in the Käsekellerei Beromünster cheese cellar.
employees
Come see the origins of our tasty Cheese!
Our diverse selection includes many fine characterful cheese creations. There’s something to suit everyone’s taste from mild to tangy.
InterCheese brands
The selected cheese specialties can be found under the popular Natour brand. These include cheese creations such as Wilde Hilde, which is characterized by its slightly tangy and creamy taste. And the Berg Blume, a cheese creation from Eastern Switzerland that is characterized by its floral rind. Or the Vertberger, which impresses with its bold flavor at different ages.
History of InterCheese
1972
Founding of predecessor company Mathis & Thürig. Since then, the history of InterCheese AG has been shaped by steady growth and dynamic development in order to adapt to change and the constantly evolving market requirements.
2005
Peter Häfeli and Daniel Dätwyler take over and establish InterCheese AG as part of a succession plan.
2010
Relocation from Hildisrieden to Beromünster, construction of a new, spacious company building.
2015
Acquisition of all shares by Peter Häfeli. Leonhard Wey and Markus Villiger round out the Executive Board.
2022
InterCheese presents itself with a fresh look and a new logo while simultaneously launching the consumer brand “Natour – Käsekellerei Beromünster”. The new management team, which is made up of members of the existing team, will bring fresh ideas and a clear strategic direction. The Chairman of the Board of Directors is Peter Häfeli.
Suppliers of InterCheese
We maintain an open, fair and respectful relationship with our suppliers. After all, honesty, credibility and transparency lay the foundation for our long-term partnerships.
Käserei Oberberg dairy
Franz Renggli and his team produce various semi-hard cheeses for InterCheese AG. In addition to fine mountain milk cheese, they specialize in aromatic semi-hard cheese in particular. These include various seasonal cheeses such as wild garlic, pumpkin, chestnut, mushroom, pepper, chili, potato, etc. There is hardly anything that the dairy has not already experimented with.
Chäs-Hütte Rust
The Chäs-Hütte Rust is situated in the one-of-a-kind pre-alpine landscape of Central Switzerland – and shares a close connection with its surroundings. This is where the milk we use to make our high-quality products comes from, where the recipes for our distinctive cheeses come from – and is also home to the people who are passionate about ensuring that you get the best dairy products.
Käserei Schmid dairy
This dairy based in Buttisholz has been one of the top Emmental producers in Switzerland for many years. Various awards attest to this remarkable consistency. Together with his team and milk suppliers, Erwin Schmid produces an Emmental AOP, which we can then continue to mature in a variety of different ways and offer to the satisfaction of many customers. We value our collaboration with the Buttisholz dairy and are proud of the various Emmental products that we are able to offer. From mild and nutty to cave-aged, 20-month-old cheeses – with the finest quality, we deliver top products to our customers.
Customers of InterCheese
The right choice for your Cheese range.
Come with us and see the origins of our tasty cheese and discover our wide range of popular cheese creations.
Swiss retail
trade
Supply of national products, regional specialties, raclette and fondue creations as well as premium products in the mature segment.
Wholesalers and Industry
We supply regional wholesalers throughout Switzerland as well as the processing industry. We always offer tailor-made solutions on request.
Swiss cheese
shops
We not only supply cheese shops of all sizes, they are also often our suppliers.
Export
abroad
We supply premium products from Switzerland to 16 countries. This includes many long-matured cheeses and a wide range of organic products.
A look behind the scenes
From picking to loading
Sustainability
The Commitment of Intercheese AG
Sustainable practices are part of the company policy of InterCheese AG. Anyone offering high-quality natural products has a unique responsibility when it comes to resource conservation. InterCheese AG embraces this belief throughout the company: A clear testament to this is our new building, meeting Minergie standards. With a cubic capacity of around 50,000 m3, it is one of the largest Minergie production buildings in Central Switzerland. All required heat is generated from geothermal energy. A photovoltaic system spans the roof of the building and additional electricity requirements are covered exclusively by hydropower.
of the electricity required is produced with the company’s own photovoltaic system.
of the electricity required comes from hydropower.
of the heat required for operation is covered by geothermal energy.
Sponsorship
Strong Personalities
InterCheese AG is aware of its social and environmental responsibility as a company in society and is eager to engage beyond its own core expertise in cheese. In line with our philosophy, we are not aiming for wide public attention. We consciously support areas and people outside of the spotlight who are a good fit for us and who also live up to our values themselves. The key principles of our collaboration and commitment are: continuous improvement, down-to-earth approach, dynamic development and agility.
