Putting sustainability into practice
Sustainability is a matter of course for Hilcona
Our electricity is provided from renewable power sources.
We prioritise regional raw materials in our production and apply fair trade standards when dealing with all suppliers.
Cardboard packaging > 90% comes from recycled material.
We discontinued use of palm oil in all new developments in 2014. Our recipes are already 98 % free from palm oil. In the small number of foods containing palm oil, it is certified according to the strict RSPO “segregated”.
All heat generated in our manufacturing in Schaan process is Co2 neutral. As a result, CO2 emissions are reduced by 15,000 tons.
100% free from genetic modification.
We produce tofu exclusively from 100% Swiss organic soy.
We have set a goal of saving 30 tons of packaging material per year by taking appropriate measures.
Whole organic foods share of sales: 10%
Many of our cheese varieties (Ricotta, Mozzarella, Mascarpone, Gruyère) are produced in Switzerland from Swiss milk.
- We manufacture with tuna provided from dolphin-safe fishing.
- We use fish from certified sustainable fishing (MSC and ASC).
- Fish products from sustainable fishing (WWF Score 1–3).
- All eggs originate from KAT-certified animal husbandry (controlled alternative animal husbandry); we do not use battery farmed eggs.