Nahrin

What Nahrin does

Nahrin AG is a privately held Swiss specialty food and nutritional-supplement manufacturer founded in 1954 and headquartered in Sarnen, Canton Obwalden. It produces and directly sells bouillons, fonds (stocks), seasonings, sauces, oils and vinegars, beverages (including ice teas, chai latte, coffee beans, and home-compostable Nespresso-compatible capsules), soups, an extensive nutritional-supplement line under the Narosan sub-brand and standalone SKUs (joint, bone, liver, eye, hair/nail, gut health), functional beverages (e.g., artichoke bitter, ginger-turmeric, protein shakes), and ancillary household cleaning products. All manufacturing takes place in-house at the company's Sarnen "Lebensmittel Manufaktur" (food manufactory), which also offers factory visits and is positioned for private-label / contract manufacturing work.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market exclusively through its owned e-commerce storefront at nahrin.ch, available in German, French, and Italian, with delivery limited to Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein. Pricing is per-unit with category-specific volume discounts, free shipping throughout Switzerland, multiple payment options including invoice, credit card, and Twint, and a 14-day return policy. Customer acquisition relies on content marketing (recipe and tips sections), email newsletters, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), and brand-heritage positioning emphasizing Swiss quality, palm-oil-free formulations, allergen-friendly options (gluten-free, lactose-free, fat-free), and sustainability features such as 100% biodegradable coffee capsules. Revenue streams are one-time product sales across culinary, beverage, supplement, household, and gift-set categories, serving Swiss households, health-conscious consumers, and gift buyers.

Name

Nahrin

Legal name

Nahrin AG

Website

https://nahrin.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1954

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nahrin AG is a privately held Swiss specialty food and nutritional-supplement manufacturer founded in 1954, selling bouillons, seasonings, beverages, coffee capsules, and supplements directly to Swiss and Liechtenstein consumers via its nahrin.ch e-commerce store, with all production carried out in-house at its Sarnen manufactory.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaged Food and Nutritional Supplements

NAICS

Soft Drink Manufacturing (312111), Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing (311423)

SIC

Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090), Beverages (2080), Bottled & Canned Soft Drinks & Carbonated Waters (2086)

akta.pro primary industry

Functional Foods & Supplement Formats (Gummies, Chews, Powders, Shots) (CRADAGAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Soft Drink & Carbonated Beverage Syrups (AFAFAGAA), Sports/Energy/Functional Concentrate Premixes (electrolyte, caffeine, vitamin bases) (AFAFAGAG)

Keywords

• Culinary seasonings
• Nutritional supplements
• Bouillon and fonds
• Compostable coffee capsules
• Swiss food manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Sarnen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Culinary Products Sales: Revenue generated from the sale of food products including bouillons, fonds, seasonings, sauces, oils, vinegars, and soups. Products are sold directly through the company's e-commerce platform with prices in Swiss Francs (CHF).
2. Beverages Sales: Revenue from beverages including ice teas, chai latte, coffee beans, and capsule-based hot beverages (coffee capsules, Bouillon Shot, Rooibos Espresso, Ginger Kick, Tea Sana Relax).
3. Nutritional Supplements & Wellness Products: Revenue from health supplements including vitamins, minerals, omega-3, curcumin, magnesium, Vitamin D3, ArtiFit, Osteo Complex, Narosan multivitamin drinks, protein shakes, and artichoke bitter beverages.
4. Household Products: Revenue from household cleaning products including biodegradable bioreiniger and disinfectant spray with tea tree oil and Litsea Cubeba oil.
5. Gift Sets: Revenue from curated gift sets including olive oil/balsamic duos, espresso sets, seasoning gift sets, and product combination sets for gifting occasions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nahrin AG manufactures and sells Swiss-made culinary products (bouillons, fonds, seasonings, sauces, oils, vinegars, soups, beverages, and coffees) and nutritional supplements (multivitamin drinks, capsules for joint, bone, immune, and cardiovascular health) directly to consumers through its e-commerce platform. The company also offers innovative home-compostable coffee and hot beverage capsules compatible with Nespresso machines, as well as curated gift sets and household cleaning products.

Product overview

Nahrin is a Swiss food and health company offering a diversified portfolio of culinary and nutritional products. The core offering spans bouillons, fonds, seasonings/spices, sauces, oils/vinegars, beverages, and soups for the kitchen, alongside an extensive nutritional supplement line including the Narosan® multivitamin sub-brand, specialty capsules (Magnesium, Turmeric, Vitamin D3, Omega-3, Q10, ProBio, Hair & Nails, Lutein), functional beverages (Artischocken-Bitter, Protein Shakes, Ginger Kurkuma Drink), and household cleaning products. The company also offers innovative hot beverage capsules (Bouillon Shot, Ginger Kick, Rooibos Espresso, Tea Sana Relax) and coffee products in both bean and compostable Nespresso-compatible capsule formats. Products are characterized by Swiss manufacture, palm oil-free formulations, allergen-friendly options (gluten-free, lactose-free, fat-free variants), and minimal additives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Narosan: Product line of multivitamin and mineral drink mixes containing various fruit flavors and nutritional supplements.

Products and services

• Bouillons Würzige Bouillons in vegan, meat-based, fat-free, and glutamate-free varieties for seasoning soups, sauces, rice, pasta, and polenta, sold directly to Swiss consumers.
• Fonds (Stocks)
• Gewürze (Seasonings and Spices)
• Saucen (Sauces) Variety of sauces including fat-free roast sauce, cream sauce, mushroom sauce, demi-glace, and curry sauce for finishing dishes.
• Öl & Essig (Oils and Vinegars) Extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegars including Balsamico Bianco and Aceto Balsamico di Modena IGP, sold individually and as gift sets.
• Getränke (Beverages) Beverages including Ice Teas (Mango-Orange, Lemon, Peach, Fruits, Blüten), Chai Latte, and various coffee products.
• Kaffee (Coffee) Coffee products including beans (Caffè Espresso, Caffè Lungo), Nespresso-compatible compostable capsules (Lungo Crema, Espresso, Decaffeinato, Lungo Forte), and hot beverage capsules.
• Suppen (Soups) Soup products including Asia Vegetable Soup and Steinpilzcrème-Suppe (Porcini Mushroom Cream Soup) for quick meal preparation.
• Narosan® Multivitamin Drink Line Liquid multivitamin and mineral drinks with prebiotics in multiple formulations: Orange (with Magnesium), Red Berry (with Calcium and Magnesium), Heidelbeer (with Iron and Copper), Tropic (with Zinc), Green (with Cucumber, Spinach, Kiwi, Green Grapes), Sanddorn (with Bacopa Monnieri), and Mini Orange variants.
• ArtiFit Kapseln Capsule-based nutritional supplement formulated for joint health and mobility.
• Osteo Complex Bone health supplement combining calcium, magnesium from Sango coral, vitamin D3, and vitamin K2 in a balanced formulation.
• Magnesium Complex Magnesium supplement capsules with sea lettuce, supporting muscle function and energy metabolism.
• Kurkuma Kapseln (Turmeric Capsules) Dietary supplement capsules containing vitamins E and C, curcumin, and ginger for anti-inflammatory support.
• Vitamin D3 Complex Vitamin D3 supplement capsules with plant-based D3 from lichens, combined with magnesium, calcium, zinc, boron, and vitamins B5, B9, and B12.
• Omega-3 Complex Fish oil capsules providing omega-3 fatty acids for cardiovascular and brain health.
• ProBio Complex Kapseln Probiotic supplement capsules for gut health and microbiome support.
• Artischocken-Bitter Getränk Alcohol-free artichoke bitter beverage for digestive support, functioning as an aperitif or digestif.
• Hot Beverage Capsules Capsule-based hot beverages including Bouillon Shot (fat-free vegetable bouillon), Ginger Kick, Rooibos Espresso (caffeine-free), and Tea Sana Relax — all home-compostable and Nespresso-compatible.
• Haushaltsprodukte (Household Products) Household cleaning products including Nahrin Desinfektionsspray (disinfectant spray with tea tree oil and Litsea Cubeba oil) and Nahrin Bioreiniger (100% biodegradable cleaner).
• Gift-Sets (Gift Sets) Curated gift sets combining olive oil and balsamic vinegars, seasoning selections, and espresso sets for gifting occasions such as dinner invitations, birthdays, and corporate gifts.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Intrum AGminorOthersExternal debt collection and credit check partner. Nahrin uses Intrum AG for creditworthiness checks when customers order on invoice and for debt collection in case of payment default. All additional costs are charged according to fairpay.ch guidelines.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Weleda AG: Much larger Swiss natural products company spanning cosmetics, anthroposophic medicines, and supplements. Shares the Swiss 'natural ingredients' positioning and supplement category with Nahrin but operates at significantly greater scale and broader portfolio.
• Emmi Group: Swiss dairy and beverage group with a broad portfolio including functional drinks, coffee, and culinary ingredients. Comparable as a Switzerland-rooted multi-category food/beverage manufacturer with overlapping beverage and wellness adjacencies.
• Ricola AG: Established Swiss herbal product manufacturer (lozenges, teas, functional products). Comparable brand archetype — Swiss heritage, natural ingredients, broad consumer health positioning — but focused on a narrower confectionery/herbal category.
• Nestlé Suisse: Swiss arm of the world's largest food and beverage company. Operates as the broad incumbent across culinary, beverages, and nutrition categories where Nahrin competes (seasonings, coffees, supplements) but at vastly larger scale and distribution.

Direct peers

• Biotta AG: Swiss producer of organic juices and functional wellness beverages (e.g., vegetable-based shots). Comparable to Nahrin's Artischocken-Bitter and Ingwer-Kurkuma drinks within the Swiss natural functional beverage niche.
• Hero Group: Swiss-headquartered international food manufacturer active in baby food, soups, sauces, jams, and culinary products. Comparable as a multi-category Swiss food manufacturer with overlapping culinary formats and similar export profile.
• Burgerstein Vitamine: Swiss micronutrient and nutritional supplement brand with a broad range of vitamins, minerals, and specialty formulations. Directly overlaps with Nahrin's Narosan line and capsule supplements in the Swiss health channel.
• A. Vogel AG: Swiss manufacturer of plant-based medicines, tinctures, and nutritional supplements sold via direct channels. Closely comparable to Nahrin's health/supplement side and similarly Swiss-rooted with a focus on natural ingredients.

Regional players

• Twinings (Associated British Foods): UK-origin premium tea and infusion brand with comparable capsule/tea beverage extensions. Comparable on product format (tea capsules, herbal infusions) and DTC gifting mechanics but operates primarily outside Switzerland.

Others

• SodaStream International: Capsule-based home beverage system provider (sparkling water and flavor capsules). Adjacent to Nahrin's Nespresso-compatible compostable capsule strategy; both play in home-beverage capsule systems but with different mechanics (carbonation vs. hot extraction).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/nahrin
• Facebookfacebook.com/nahrin.ch
• Instagraminstagram.com/nahrin_ag
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nahrin-ag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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