Crowd Container

Name

Crowd Container

Legal name

Crowd Container AG

Website

https://crowdcontainer.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Online Organic Food Marketplace

NAICS

All Other Specialty Food Retailers (445298)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Grocery Retailers (Inventory-led) (CRAFAFAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Food Buying Clubs & Cooperative Bulk Programs (CRAHAMAM), Fresh Food Subscription/CSA & Produce Box Retail (CRAHAHAG)

Keywords

• Organic food marketplace
• Regenerative agriculture products
• Collective food ordering
• Direct trade foods
• Artisanal food e-commerce

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Crowd Container operates as a marketplace connecting consumers with small-scale biological producers. They aggregate orders through collective purchasing windows and earn revenue through product markups that cover procurement, logistics, and distribution costs. The company provides full price transparency showing how the price breaks down into production, transport/logistics, and procurement/distribution components.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Crowd Container operates a Swiss online marketplace that enables consumers to place collective orders of biological and regeneratively farmed food products sourced directly from small-scale producers. Customers order during defined order-collection periods, after which aggregated orders are forwarded to partner cooperatives and farms in Switzerland, Sicily, Andalusia, and Kerala, and the resulting goods are shipped directly to Swiss households. The company emphasizes full price transparency by itemizing production, transport/logistics, and procurement/distribution costs for every product.

Product overview

Crowd Container is an online marketplace enabling collective orders of high-quality organic food products sourced directly from regenerative biological farms. The platform connects customers with small-scale producers across Switzerland, Sicily, Andalusia, and Kerala through a crowdsourced ordering model where products are only produced after sufficient orders are collected. The product portfolio centers on seasonal fresh produce and artisan pantry staples including durum wheat pasta (Timilia, Spelta, Einkorn varieties), Extra Virgin olive oils, tomato products, sauces and pestos, sustainably caught seafood, nuts and dried fruits, grains and legumes, specialty vinegars and oils, natural wines, fair trade coffee and chocolate, honey and spices, and Swiss meat products. The marketplace emphasizes full price transparency showing how costs are distributed across production, transport, and distribution, with products delivered directly from farms to customers in Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fresh Produce Seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables sourced directly from regenerative biological farms, including flat peaches (Paraguayo), nectarines, oranges, mangoes, avocados, kiwis, and passion fruits. Targeted at Swiss consumers seeking seasonal, transparently priced produce from named producers.
• Pasta Products Artisan durum wheat pasta made from heritage and local grain varieties including Timilia, Spelta, Einkorn, and Swiss-grown grains, produced by cooperatives in Sicily and Switzerland (e.g., Cooperativa Valdibella, Spiga Negra). Targeted at consumers seeking heritage-grain and additive-free pasta.
• Olive Oil Extra Virgin olive oils in 5-liter canisters and other sizes, sourced from Sicily and Andalusia, including Manzanilla, Cerasuola, and Arbequina varieties from small family farms (e.g., Oleificio Gallo, Tierra y Libertad). Targeted at Swiss consumers seeking single-origin, biological olive oil with full cost transparency.
• Tomato Products Tomato passatas, Pelati, Datterini tomatoes, and Siccagno tomatoes from Sicilian cooperatives, processed using traditional recipes without additives. Targeted at consumers seeking authentic, regeneratively farmed Italian tomato products.
• Sauces and Condiments Ready-made sauces (Sugo Pronto, Sugo all'arrabbiata), pestos, tapenades, hummus, caponata, and mustards from Sicilian and Swiss producers such as Biohof Trottengarten. Targeted at consumers seeking convenient additive-free meal bases.
• Seafood Sardines and mackerel fillets in olive oil from the Asprocasur fishery cooperative in Isla Cristina, Andalusia, sustainably caught and preserved in EVOO. Targeted at consumers seeking traceable, sustainably sourced canned seafood.
• Nuts and Dried Fruits Roasted pistachios, almonds (Tuono variety), cashews, dried figs, dried peaches, and sun-dried Moscatel grapes sourced from Spain, Sicily, and other partner regions. Targeted at consumers seeking transparently sourced, additive-free nuts and dried fruits.
• Grains and Legumes Organic rice (including Gandhakasala and Mullankaima varieties from Kerala), lentils, chickpeas, flaxseed, and cereals from international and Swiss producers. Targeted at consumers seeking heritage and fair-trade grains and pulses.
• Vinegars and Oils Wine vinegars, apple vinegar, Swiss Balsamico, and specialty oils including high-oleic cold-pressed sunflower oil from Biohof Trottengarten and other Swiss producers. Targeted at consumers seeking small-batch, cold-pressed oils and naturally fermented vinegars.
• Wine and Spirits Natural wines including reds, whites, and orange wines from Tierra Savia (Andalusia) and other Sicilian producers, plus sour beer such as «Brett Saison» with Artemisia from Birra Arbant. Made with minimal-intervention methods. Targeted at consumers seeking low-intervention natural wines and craft beer.
• Coffee and Chocolate Fair trade coffee (Espresso Leopardo, 1kg and 250g, from APAS cooperative in Minas Gerais, Brazil and Fair Trade Alliance Kerala, India) and Kerala 78% chocolate from the Garçoa cooperative. Targeted at consumers seeking single-origin, fair-trade coffee and chocolate.
• Honey and Spices Specialty honeys (Sulla clover honey and orange blossom honey from Valdibella, Sicily) and spices including Ceylon cinnamon, turmeric, Malabar pepper, and Sicilian saffron. Targeted at consumers seeking single-origin, additive-free sweeteners and spices.
• Meat Products Sustainable cured and prepared meat products including Lardo, Jamon Jurassienne, bone broth, and beef fat from Hof Silberdistel in Holderbank, Solothurn, raised using Low-Stress Stockmanship and Demeter certification. Targeted at consumers seeking ethically produced, heritage-breed meat products.
• Apéro Products Apéro items including olives, crackers (Bio-Crocks), and dips from various producers, curated for social dining occasions. Targeted at consumers seeking additive-free appetizer assortments.
• Juices and Drinks Fresh juices, cordials, and beverages including Hochstamm cherry juice, apple juice, and other seasonal fruit juices from Swiss high-stem orchards and partner farms. Targeted at consumers seeking unfiltered, cold-pressed Swiss fruit juices.
• Gift Vouchers Gift vouchers available in CHF 50 and CHF 100 denominations that recipients can redeem for any product in the marketplace catalog. Targeted at consumers seeking gifts aligned with regenerative and biological food values.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% transparent pricing with itemized cost breakdowns for every product
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Cooperativa ValdibellacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural cooperative based in Camporeale, Sicily, founded in 1998 by Massimiliano Solano. Valdibella produces Timilia durum wheat pasta, legumes, almonds, olive oil, and processed products. The cooperative is certified biological and regeneratively farmed, and holds the Addiopizzo anti-mafia certification. They operate a school for agroecology and employ people facing labor market barriers.
• Tierra y LibertadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAndalusian cooperative founded in 2018, connecting small-scale producers in the Huelva region. Tierra y Libertad focuses on biodiversity projects, olive production, and traditional fermentation methods. They work with small family farms to process and market their products with full transparency.
• Antica EnotriaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily-run biological farm in Cerignola, Apulia, led by Luigi Di Tuccio and his wife Valentina. Second-generation operation since the late 1980s, pioneering organic viticulture in the region. Produces wine, vegetables, conserves, and olive oil with around 2,000 olive trees on 8 hectares.
• Hof SilberdistelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDemeter-certified farm in Holderbank, Solothurn, run by Cäsar Bürgi and Lena. Practices Low-Stress Stockmanship with Angus cattle and 'Distelschwein' (thistle pig) heritage breed. Produces sustainable meat products including Lardo, Jamon Jurassienne, bone broth, and beef fat.
• Fair Trade Alliance Kerala (FTAK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndian fair trade cooperative in Kerala producing coconut products, cashews, rice, and spices. Partners with Swiss chocolate maker Garçoa to produce Kerala Chocolate 78% and roasted cocoa nibs. Also supplies Gandhakasala and Mullankaima rice varieties.
• SlowGrowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss regenerative farm near Greifensee managed by Matthias Hollenstein and Samuel Bähler. Cultivates approximately 20 hectares in over 700 small, site-adapted strips using mosaic farming methods. Produces vegetables, specialty grains, pasta, and earth almonds (Erdmandeln).
• Biohof TrottengartenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss organic farm in Oberstammheim, ZH, producing mustard varieties (mild and sharp), sunflower oil (High Oleic, cold-pressed), and Swiss Balsamico vinegar.
• Gut RheinauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss organic farm in Rheinau, ZH, producing vegetables, grape juices, fruit juices, meat, and jams.
• Cooperativa La RinascitaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural cooperative in Valledolmo, Sicily, producing Sicagno tomato passata and sugo products.
• Piero ConsentinominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndividual producer in Enna, Sicily, producing Timilia durum wheat pasta from ancient Sicilian grain varieties.
• Oleificio GallominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOlive oil producer in Partinico, Sicily, producing Extra Vergine olive oil in 5-liter canisters.
• GrüthofminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss organic farm in Wildensbuch, ZH, producing colored polenta from ancient corn varieties, Bramata polenta, and black beans.
• Biohof MausackerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss organic farm in Steinebrunn, TG, run by Hans Oppikofer, producing unfiltered fruit juices and fruit vinegar.
• Galo Naila und Marta CorreasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFruit producers in Zaragoza, Aragonien, Spain, producing nectarines (Paraguayo flat peaches, Big Top, Goreal white nectarines), apricots, quinces, and almonds.
• Cooperativa L'ArcolaiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural cooperative in Siracusa, Sicily, producing Tuono almonds, gomasio (sesame salt), and wild fennel seeds.
• Tierra SaviaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinery in Cazalla de la Sierra, Andalusia, producing natural wines including Mirlo (white), PIU Ánfora Blanco (orange wine), PIU Ánfora Tinto (red), and Zaranda (red).
• Fischereivereinigung AsprocasurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFishermen's association in Isla Cristina, Andalusia, producing sardines in olive oil and mackerel fillets in olive oil.
• Kaffeemacher:innen/APAS/FTAKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-partner coffee collaboration producing Espresso Leopardo (1kg and 250g), involving Kaffeemacher:innen, APAS cooperative in Minas Gerais, Brazil, and Fair Trade Alliance Kerala.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Farmy: Swiss online marketplace and home-delivery service for organic, locally sourced, and direct-from-producer food, with a comparable curated assortment and home-delivery model. Most direct overlap on product, customer, and geography.
• Mamie: Swiss DTC specialty food retailer (including pantry staples and oils) with curated producers and home delivery, serving the same sustainability-conscious Swiss consumer as Crowd Container.
• Mr. & Mrs. Auer: Swiss online specialty store focused on artisanal, often Italian-sourced, organic pantry staples — overlaps with Crowd Container's Sicily/Andalusia cooperative assortment and gift-box category.

Broad incumbents

• Alnatura: Large German/Swiss organic retailer operating stores and online; overlaps on organic assortment and Swiss delivery but at mass scale rather than cooperative direct-producer curation.
• Coop (Coop@home / Fine Food): Swiss retailer with growing organic, direct-producer, and regenerative ranges plus home delivery; competes with Crowd Container for the same Swiss conscious-consumer wallet.
• Migros (Miacar / Migros Online): Largest Swiss grocer with expanding organic and regional-producer assortment and home-delivery infrastructure; the most consequential broad incumbent competing for the same customer segment.
• Bio Company: German organic supermarket and online retailer with curated assortment from small biological producers; useful comparable for European organic specialty retail economics, even though not operating in Switzerland.

Emerging players

• Crowd Cow: US-based crowdsourced marketplace for craft meat and specialty foods using a similar 'order then source' batching model; comparable in operational concept but different geography and category.
• Imperfect Foods (Misfits Market): US mission-driven online grocer that sources directly from producers to deliver curated specialty food boxes; shares the transparency/producer-direct narrative, though serving a different geography.

Regional players

• Marktschwärmer: French/German-origin food cooperative marketplace model where consumers pre-order from local producers for batched pickup; conceptually the closest European analogue to Crowd Container's collective-ordering mechanics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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