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Premium specialties, oils and fats, and natural casings for international markets

Swiss Nutrivalor

Nutriswiss

Only Swiss quality tastes this good

Products made in Switzerland deserve a global stage. Nutriswiss and Swiss Nutrivalor process Swiss slaughterhouse by-products and waste materials and transform them into premium foods, delicacies, edible fats and oils for Centravo – and take them to where they are prized: China, Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa and other international and domestic markets. Whether pig’s feet for use in Far Eastern specialties, natural casings for sausage production or edible fats and oils for the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries – we multiply value nose-to-tail, act with care and strengthen the good reputation of the Swiss food industry on every continent.

Multiplying value for good food around the world

The Centravo Group multiplies value – in other words, we recover valuable raw materials from waste materials. In the food industry, this means creating sustainable solutions for international markets. In compliance with Swiss quality standards, of course!

A specialties specialist

We export delicacies such as pig’s feet, ears and tails to Eastern Europe, Africa and the Far East and market natural casings internationally.

High-tech facilities

Cutting-edge freezing equipment, frozen logistics and precision machines for calibration and packaging – with Chinese regulatory approval.

Nose-to-tail

Out of respect for animals, we multiply the value of our waste materials as fully as possible. So no part of the animal is left unused.

Our work in figures

At Centravo, nearly all organic waste materials are recovered. Our products in the Food & Nutrition segment are highly popular both nationally and internationally and boast outstanding Swiss quality.

200 +

containers for the Chinese market alone

1,5 +

million intestines are multiplied in value every year

100 %

our animal raw materials are of Swiss origin

We know how the sausage gets made

In addition to specialties for the international market, Swiss Nutrivalor also produces and distributes natural casings for Centravo. Those natural casings are prized by industrial sausage manufacturing industry and local butchers, as they are an indispensable part of traditional sausage manufacturing: They give sausages their authentic mouthfeel, their characteristic “crack” and a natural look that differs greatly from artificial casings.

Edible fats & oils

Nutriswiss is Centravo’s national leader in fat refining and modification for specialty and organic products. We recover a wide range of different fats from high-quality organic waste materials for the food industry, the catering sector and retail outlets. Nutriswiss is also an important partner to the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries: Roughly half of our product range consists of exclusive products that are specially tailored to our customers’ processing requirements. We also offer small batches of 400 kg to 2,500 kg for these industries.

Our companies

Centravo Holding AG unites excellent companies working in specific areas and sectors of raw materials and product development. Find out more about them.

Nutriswiss AG

Nutriswiss is the Centravo Group’s specialist for fats and oils. It targets consumers directly with popular brands, whereas its special batches make it a reliable partner for industry.

Swiss Nutrivalor AG

Swiss Nutrivalor Food & Nutrition produces premium specialties for Centravo’s domestic and international markets as well as natural casings that lend sausage products that characteristic “crack.” The raw materials come entirely from Switzerland.

Any questions?

Find out more about Swiss meat specialties, edible fats and oils, natural casings and the export of pig’s feet, pig’s ears, cow’s feet, and other premium products destined for international markets.

Which are Centravo’s most important meat specialties?

Swiss Nutrivalor markets premium Swiss meat specialties and slaughterhouse by-products for international markets on behalf of Centravo. These include, in particular, pig’s feet, pig’s ears, pig’s tails, cow’s feet, natural casings, and other specialties that are prized in various countries as delicacies or valuable raw materials for the food industry.

Why are pig’s feet and ears exported to Asia?

Pig’s feet and ears are popular delicacies in many Asian countries, particularly China. Thanks to their high quality and Swiss origin, these products enjoy particularly high demand on international markets. Swiss Nutrivalor has the regulatory approvals needed to export its products to China and other Asian countries.

What role do pig’s feet play in international trade?

Cow’s feet are traditionally used in culinary specialties in various regions of the world. When it comes to the sustainable processing of slaughtered animals, these specialties play a vital role and help incorporate as many recoverable parts as possible into the food production process.

Does Centravo also offer customized solutions for oils and fats?

Yes. Around half of the product range consists of exclusive products that were developed by Nutriswiss together with customers and tailored to specific processing operations or product characteristics. This collaboration has yielded tailor-made fat solutions for a wide range of applications.

Are smaller batches also possible?

Nutriswiss offers flexible small-scale batches with weights of between 400 and 2,500 kilograms for customers in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. This means that even specialized products can be manufactured both cost-effectively and on an as-needed basis.

For which sausages are natural casings suitable?

Natural casings are used for a variety of sausage products including bratwurst, salami, Landjäger dry-cured sausages, raw sausages, boiled sausages, and many other traditional meat products. They promote natural curing and high product quality.

Where do Centravo’s natural casings come from?

The natural casings come from Swiss slaughterhouses and are carefully processed, cleaned, and preserved. They are then sent abroad for calibration and packaging before being marketed worldwide.

What does nose-to-tail processing mean?

The goal of nose-to-tail processing is to use as many of an animal’s recoverable components as possible and to do so as efficiently as possible. This approach not only produces meat specialties, natural casings, and other by-products, but premium edible fats and oils as well. Nutriswiss and Swiss Nutrivalor therefore make an important contribution to resource conservation, the circular economy, and sustainable value creation in the Swiss food industry.

How does Centravo ensure quality and guarantee that the cold chain remains intact?

The Oensingen site offers cutting-edge freezing equipment and professional logistics solutions. The products are professionally prepared, flash-frozen, and exported worldwide together with certified transport partners. This ensures that the cold chain remains intact, from the place of origin to the target market.