What Lustenberger & Durst does

Lustenberger & Dürst SA is a privately held Swiss cheese affineur (ripener) founded in 1862 and headquartered in Hünenberg, Switzerland, operating commercially under the LeSuperbe brand. The company sources raw milk cheeses from a network of Swiss partner dairies and ages them in traditional sandstone cellars at its Hünenberg and Heitenried facilities under the supervision of Maître Affineurs. It processes over 8,100 tonnes of cheese annually across an exclusive specialty portfolio (Grand Maurice Réserve du Patron®, Jura Montagne, Fior delle Alpi, LeSuperbe Raclette Gourmet/Tradition, LeSuperbe Fondue Gourmet, Lustenberger 1862, Saint Christoph, Château Heitenried, Diabolo Gourmet, Urschwyzer, Sännächäs) and a traditional Swiss portfolio of AOP-protected cheeses (Le Gruyère AOP, Emmentaler AOP, Sbrinz AOP, Appenzeller®, Tilsiter Switzerland®, Tête de Moine AOP, Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP, Vacherin Mont-d'Or, L'Etivaz AOP). Quality seals (Sélection LeSuperbe, Antique Langrüti 1862, Berg-Gütesiegel, Mountain Quality Seal) and certifications (BRC, IFS, Suisse Garantie, Bio, GMO-Free, Ecovadis) underpin a premium positioning.

The business model is a hybrid of direct retail (Kulinarium boutique and 24/7 cheese vending machine at Hünenberg), domestic retail distribution (notably Aldi Suisse across all Swiss stores), and international B2B export to more than 40 countries via wholly-owned subsidiaries in the USA (LeSuperbe Cheese USA Inc., NJ), Spain (Lustenberger Iberica, Barcelona), Italy, and the UK, supplemented by distributor networks. Named enterprise anchors include REMA Norway (650+ stores, Gruyère AOP portions from March 2021). Revenue is generated almost entirely through hardware-style product sales — cheese sold by weight through retail and wholesale channels — with disclosed annual turnover slightly under CHF 80 million and approximately 100 employees. The company maintains a sales-led go-to-market with multilingual brand, recipe, and video content marketing plus trade show presence at ANUGA and SIAL, and was recognized with two SIAL Innovation Awards (2017, 2018) and continuous gold and super-gold medals at the World Cheese Awards and International Cheese & Dairy Awards through 2026.

In March 2026 the company refreshed its executive leadership, appointing Martin Herzig as CEO and Philipp Steiner as Head of Sales & Marketing, both explicitly tasked with accelerating international expansion and brand development. Lustenberger & Dürst SA is independently owned, likely by the founding family, with no disclosed private equity, venture capital, or parent company involvement.

Name

Lustenberger & Durst

Legal name

Lustenberger & Dürst SA

Website

https://le-superbe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1862

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Lustenberger & Dürst SA is a Swiss cheese affineur founded in 1862 that ages and distributes raw milk cheeses and exclusive specialties under the LeSuperbe brand to retail and export customers in 40+ countries, anchored by Aldi Suisse in Switzerland and REMA in Norway.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hünenberg

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cheese product sales: Lustenberger & Dürst processes over 8,100 tonnes of cheese annually and exports to over 40 countries. The company sells both exclusive specialty cheeses (LeSuperbe brand) and traditional Swiss cheese varieties through direct retail, wholesale, and export channels. Revenue is generated through product sales with turnover slightly under CHF 80 million.
2. Direct retail (Kulinarium & vending machine): Direct-to-consumer sales through the Kulinarium cheese shop at the Hünenberg facility and a 24/7 cheese vending machine, offering cheeses, wines, and regional specialties.
3. International export & wholesale distribution: Export sales to over 40 countries via subsidiaries (USA, Spain, Italy, UK) and partner distributors, including major retail chains such as REMA in Norway (650+ stores) and Aldi Suisse.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Lustenberger & Dürst SA is a Swiss cheese affineur (ripener) that sources raw milk cheeses from local partner dairies and ripens them in traditional sandstone cellars at Hünenberg and Heitenried by Maître Affineurs. It markets Exclusive Specialities (Grand Maurice Réserve du Patron, Jura Montagne, Fior delle Alpi, LeSuperbe raclette and fondue ranges, Lustenberger 1862 line, Saint Christoph, Château Heitenried, Diabolo Gourmet, Urschwyzer, Sännachäs) and traditional AOP Swiss cheeses (Le Gruyère AOP, Emmentaler AOP, Sbrinz AOP, Appenzeller, Tilsiter Switzerland, Tête de Moine AOP, Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP, Vacherin Mont-d'Or, L'Etivaz AOP) through retail chains, on-site Kulinarium, a 24/7 vending machine, and export to over 40 countries.

Product overview

Lustenberger & Dürst SA operates under the umbrella brand LeSuperbe as a Swiss cheese affineur (ripener) company founded in 1862. The product portfolio consists of two main categories: Exclusive Specialities (proprietary cheese creations with unique characteristics and recipes) and Traditional Cheeses (classic Swiss cheese varieties under AOP protection). The Exclusive Specialities include branded products like Grand Maurice Réserve du Patron®, Fior delle Alpi, LeSuperbe Raclette Gourmet/Tradition, LeSuperbe Fondue Gourmet, Lustenberger 1862 range, Jura Montagne, Saint Christoph, Château Heitenried, Diabolo Gourmet, Urschwyzer, and Sännächäs. Traditional cheeses include Le Gruyère AOP, Emmentaler AOP, Sbrinz AOP, Appenzeller®, Tilsiter Switzerland®, Tête de Moine AOP, Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP, Vacherin Mont-d'Or, and L'Etivaz AOP. The company also offers quality seals (Sélection LeSuperbe, Antique Langrüti 1862, Mountain Quality Seal) indicating aging and selection standards. Cheese varieties are ripened in aging cellars in Hünenberg and Heitenried, processed through modern packaging facilities, and exported to over 40 countries.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Brands

• LeSuperbe: Main umbrella brand for Lustenberger & Dürst cheese products. Positioning as premium Swiss cheese artisan since 1862.
• LeSuperbe Berg-Gütesiegel
• Lustenberger 1862

Products and services

• Le Gruyère AOP Switzerland's most influential traditional cheese under AOP protection, ripened at the Langrüti facility in Hünenberg and offered across multiple aging profiles (Classic, Sélection, Antique 12+ months), available in retail portions such as those supplied to REMA Norway's 650+ stores.
• Emmentaler AOP Traditional Swiss cheese with characteristic large holes, produced in classic and AOP-certified variants and recognized with DLG and International Cheese Awards medals.
• Sbrinz AOP Traditional Swiss hard cheese AOP, ripened in humidor conditions for extended periods and positioned as Switzerland's most natural cheese.
• Appenzeller® Traditional Swiss aromatic cheese carrying the recognized Appenzeller brand and herbal flavor profile, sold through Swiss retail and export channels.
• Tilsiter Switzerland® Strong regional Swiss cheese brand with a distinct flavor profile, sold under the Tilsiter Switzerland name for retail distribution.
• Tête de Moine AOP AOP traditional Swiss soft cheese traditionally served by shaving with a dedicated cheese cutter, marketed for premium retail and foodservice.
• Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP Delicate, creamy AOP Swiss cheese from the Fribourg region, marketed under the Le Gruyère AOP region cluster.
• Vacherin Mont-d'Or Seasonal soft cheese specialty traditionally enjoyed in winter months, marketed to specialty retail consumers.
• L'Etivaz AOP Aromatic alpine AOP cheese produced from milk sourced on mountain pastures, sold through premium cheese channels.
• Grand Maurice Réserve du Patron® Premium aged cheese specialty positioned for special occasions, recognized with Super Gold at the World Cheese Awards 2025/26.
• Jura Montagne Exclusive cheese specialty characterized by herbs from peat bogs, recognized with Super Gold at World Cheese Awards 2025/26 and multiple International Cheese Awards medals.
• Fior delle Alpi Mountain cheese jewel from Eastern Switzerland with a dark rind, aged at least 10 months, featuring intense flavor with salt crystals and lactose-free properties.
• LeSuperbe Raclette Gourmet Premium raclette cheese offering the full taste of authentic Swiss raclette, available in practical baking trays and recognized with International Cheese Awards gold medals.
• LeSuperbe Raclette Tradition Traditional raclette cheese capturing the authentic Swiss raclette experience with full flavor, sold alongside LeSuperbe Raclette Gourmet.
• LeSuperbe Fondue Gourmet Premium Swiss fondue specialty cheese, also available as a freshly grated version, stocked at Aldi Suisse as a core fondue offering.
• Lustenberger 1862 Artisan cheese range produced following family tradition since the company's 1862 founding year, aged at least 6 months and available in flavor profiles including fruity-tangy, creamy-extra spicy, aromatic and delicate-seductive; sold via Swiss retail (Aldi Suisse) and an additive-free cheese snack format.
• Saint Christoph Delicate and seductive exclusive cheese specialty, recognized with a silver medal at the World Cheese Awards 2025/26 and stocked at Aldi Suisse.
• Château Heitenried Exclusive cheese specialty sourced from LeSuperbe's Heitenried aging cellars, recognized with a bronze medal at the World Cheese Awards 2025/26.
• Diabolo Gourmet Exclusive sweet-temptation cheese specialty, recognized with a bronze medal at the World Cheese Awards 2025/26.
• Urschwyzer Exclusive cheese specialty with a strong character exterior and a tender core, recognized with a bronze medal at the World Cheese Awards 2025/26.
• Sännachäs Exclusive heritage cheese from traditional shepherds with characteristic Swiss cheese features, stocked at Aldi Suisse.
• Sélection LeSuperbe Quality seal program indicating expertly aged cheese hand-selected by Maîtres Affineurs at LeSuperbe's Hünenberg and Heitenried facilities.
• Antique Langrüti 1862 Premium quality seal program for cheeses aged at least 12 months at the Langrüti facility, used across Le Gruyère AOP and Emmentaler AOP ranges and recognized with gold medals at International Cheese Awards 2025 and 2026.
• LeSuperbe Mountain Quality Seal (Berg-Gütesiegel) Mountain quality certification (Berg-Gütesiegel) program applied to premium Swiss mountain cheeses produced from alpine pasture milk and meeting Swiss mountain product standards.
• LeSuperbe Raclette Baking Dish Reusable LeSuperbe raclette baking dish enabling consumers to bake raclette in traditional ovens and microwaves; an accessory product supporting consumption of the LeSuperbe raclette cheese range.
• Lustenberger 1862 Swiss Cheese Snack Natural, additive-free portable cheese snack in blown format from the Lustenberger 1862 range, introduced as an on-the-go consumption format for the heritage cheese line.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• REMA (Norway)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2021Lustenberger & Dürst began supplying LeSuperbe Gruyère AOP portions to Norwegian supermarket chain REMA (over 650 stores) from 1 March 2021, marking entry into the Norwegian market.
• Aldi SuissecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAldi Suisse stocks multiple LeSuperbe specialty cheeses, traditional Swiss varieties, and Lustenberger 1862 across all Swiss stores, including exclusive products like LeSuperbe Fondue Gourmet, Fior delle Alpi, Jura Montagne, Lustenberger 1862, Saint Christoph, and Sännächäs.
• Local partner dairies (Swiss)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner dairies produce cheeses exclusively for Lustenberger & Dürst using traditional recipes and raw milk. The close, multi-generational relationships with local cheesemakers are central to the company's artisanal positioning and quality.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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