Silvestri
Silvestri AG is a Swiss label provider managing five certified animal welfare meat programs (Bio-Weiderind, Weiderind, Milchkalb, Freilandschwein, Alpschwein), connecting domestic producers with major Swiss retailers since 1927.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1927
- HeadquartersLuchsingen, Switzerland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Silvestri does
Silvestri AG is a Swiss label provider and program coordinator for premium, animal welfare-certified meat, founded in 1927 as a pig and cattle trading firm and operating since 2019 as a subsidiary of VIANCO AG. The company manages five proprietary branded meat programs — Silvestri Bio-Weiderind (Bio Suisse organic pasture-raised beef), Silvestri Weiderind (IP-Suisse pasture-raised beef), Silvestri Milchkalb (IP-Suisse dairy-raised veal), Silvestri Freilandschwein (IP-Suisse free-range pork), and Silvestri Alpschwein (IP-Suisse alpine pork under the Swiss Berg- und Alpverordnung) — each built on Bio Suisse or IP-Suisse baseline certifications and supplemented by proprietary guidelines that exceed Swiss legal minimums. The Feed no Food feeding principle ensures cattle are fed exclusively on grass, hay, and silage from non-arable land with no soy or palm oil.
The company's underlying technology stack is process-based rather than platform-based: an ISO 9001:2015-certified quality management system, a producer login portal (kunden.lsag.ch), weekly public market price disclosure, and third-party certification by Bio Inspecta AG, Q Inspecta AG, and Bureau Veritas. There are no AI/ML, data, or software product components in the offering.
Silvestri operates an indirect go-to-market model in which Swiss agricultural producers enter license agreements to supply livestock under Silvestri label standards, and the company coordinates distribution through major Swiss retailers (Migros, Lidl, Aldi Suisse, Coop, Spar), foodservice distributors (Transgourmet, TopCC), and a traditional butcher (Metzgerei Betschart). Revenue is derived from margins between producer payments and retail supply contracts, supplemented by licensing fees and producer consulting services. The company has 9 listed employees, is headquartered in Lüchingen, Switzerland, and operates exclusively in the domestic Swiss market.
Silvestri firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Silvestri
- Legal name
- Silvestri AG
- Website
- https://silvestri.swiss
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1927
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Silvestri AG is a Swiss label provider managing five certified animal welfare meat programs (Bio-Weiderind, Weiderind, Milchkalb, Freilandschwein, Alpschwein), connecting domestic producers with major Swiss retailers since 1927.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Silvestri industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Branded Meat Label Programs
- NAICS
- Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers (42447)
- SIC
- Food And Kindred Products (2000)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Manufacturing, Private Label & Co-Manufacturing for Animal Diets (HLAMAHAO)
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Where Silvestri is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Luchsingen
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Silvestri business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Branded Meat Program Revenue: Silvestri AG generates revenue as a label provider and program coordinator for branded meat products. The company facilitates livestock sales from producer partners to the market, with branded meat carrying Silvestri labels sold through major Swiss retailers (Migros, Lidl, Aldi, Coop, Spar, Transgourmet, TopCC, Metzgerei Betschart). Revenue is derived from the margin between producer payments and retail supply contracts, supplemented by licensing fees from producer partners who enter license agreements to use Silvestri labels.
- Producer Services and Consulting: The company provides services to agricultural producers including animal registration, market price information, guidelines and regulations, and ongoing consulting. Producers receive transparent price premiums above standard market rates for animals meeting Silvestri label standards.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Silvestri Bio-Weiderind (Bio Suisse certified, organic pasture-raised beef) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Silvestri Milchkalb (IP-Suisse milk-fed veal) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Silvestri Weiderind (IP-Suisse pasture-raised beef) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Silvestri Freilandschwein (free-range pork) |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Silvestri Bio Kühe (organic cows) |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels8 records
Marketing channels8 records
Silvestri product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Silvestri AG operates as a Swiss branded-meat label provider, coordinating five proprietary meat label programs covering beef, veal, and pork (Silvestri Bio-Weiderind, Silvestri Weiderind, Silvestri Milchkalb, Silvestri Freilandschwein, Silvestri Alpschwein) certified under Bio Suisse and IP-Suisse standards. The company licenses these label programs to Swiss producer partners who raise animals under defined animal-welfare and feeding rules, and supplies the resulting certified meat to Swiss retailers including Migros, Lidl, Aldi, Coop, Spar, Transgourmet, TopCC, and Metzgerei Betschart. Silvestri functions as the coordinating body between producers and retailers, setting program standards, conducting audits via independent third-party certifiers, and managing supply contracts.
Product overview
Silvestri operates as a label provider for Swiss meat programs focused on animal welfare and sustainable agriculture. The company offers five distinct branded meat products: Silvestri Bio-Weiderind (organic pasture beef certified to Bio Suisse), Silvestri Weiderind (pasture beef certified to IP-Suisse), Silvestri Milchkalb (farm-raised veal), Silvestri Freilandschwein (free-range pork), and Silvestri Alpschwein (alpine pork). All programs build on Bio Suisse or IP-Suisse as minimum requirements and are independently certified. The products are distributed through Swiss retailers including Lidl, Aldi Suisse, Migros, Coop, Spar, Transgourmet, TopCC, and Metzgerei Betschart.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Silvestri Bio-Weiderind: Organic pasture beef certified under Bio Suisse, available at Lidl, Aldi Suisse, and Migros
- Silvestri Weiderind
- Silvestri Milchkalb
- Silvestri Freilandschwein
- Silvestri Alpschwein
Products and services
- Silvestri Bio-Weiderind
Quantifiable outcome
- Silvestri Milchkälber receive significantly less medication and antibiotics than conventional veal products, reducing pharmaceutical inputs and associated costs.
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Silvestri
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Silvestri technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Silvestri partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- VIANCO AGcoreSince 2019, Silvestri AG has been a subsidiary of VIANCO AG. The two companies collaborate closely in animal procurement, animal transport, and customer support. VIANCO and Silvestri jointly published the 2025 Sustainability Report in accordance with the VSME standard. VIANCO is a major Swiss livestock systems partner, providing Silvestri with integrated operations and scale.
- Bio SuissecoreSilvestri AG holds Bio Suisse certification as the baseline for its Silvestri Bio-Weiderind label. Bio Suisse provides the Knospe (bud) certification mark and detailed organic farming guidelines that Silvestri supplements with its own proprietary label standards. Silvestri's Bio-Weiderind must comply with Bio Suisse RAUS (regular outdoor access), BTS (straw bedding), organic feed, and biodiversity requirements.
- IP-SUISSEcoreIP-SUISSE is the baseline certification for Silvestri Weiderind, Milchkalb, Freilandschwein, and Alpschwein labels. IP-SUISSE provides the framework for RAUS outdoor access, BTS straw bedding, biodiversity measures via a points system, and climate protection measures. Silvestri adds proprietary guidelines that exceed both legal minimums and IP-SUISSE baseline requirements.
- Bio Inspecta AG / Q Inspecta AGcoreBio Inspecta AG provides independent third-party certification and inspection services for Silvestri's Bio label programs, verifying compliance with Bio Suisse organic standards and Silvestri label requirements. Q Inspecta AG certifies compliance with the Berg- und Alpverordnung for Silvestri Alpschwein. These certifications are essential for Silvestri's credibility and regulatory compliance.
- Bureau VeritasminorBureau Veritas provides QM (quality management) certification for Silvestri AG under ISO standards, complementing the label-specific certifications.
- MigroscoreMigros distributes Silvestri Bio-Weiderind (sold as Migros Bio Weide Beef) in its Swiss retail stores. Migros is Switzerland's largest grocery retailer, providing Silvestri with extensive national consumer reach. This is the most prominent retail distribution partnership in terms of market coverage.
- Lidl SchweizcoreLidl Schweiz distributes Silvestri Bio-Weiderind in its Swiss discount retail stores, making Silvestri label products accessible to value-conscious consumers through one of Switzerland's major discount retail chains.
- Aldi SuissecoreAldi Suisse distributes Silvestri Bio-Weiderind (sold as 'retour aux sources' organic line) in its Swiss stores, providing Silvestri with additional discount retail channel reach for organically certified beef products.
- CoopcoreCoop distributes Silvestri Alpschwein products in its Swiss retail stores, providing consumer access to Silvestri's Alpine pork products through Switzerland's second-largest grocery retailer.
- Spar (Schweiz)minorSpar Switzerland distributes Silvestri Weiderind and Silvestri Milchkalb products, providing Silvestri access to the independent Swiss retailer network associated with the Spar brand.
- TransgourmetcoreTransgourmet distributes Silvestri Freilandschwein and Silvestri Alpschwein to professional foodservice customers across Switzerland. As a leading Swiss foodservice distributor, Transgourmet connects Silvestri with the hotel, restaurant, and catering (HoReCa) market segment.
- TopCCminorTopCC distributes Silvestri Weiderind and Silvestri Milchkalb to independent retailers and small-scale foodservice operators in Switzerland through its wholesale cooperative network.
- Metzgerei BetschartminorMetzgerei Betschart, a traditional Swiss butcher shop, distributes Silvestri Freilandschwein and Silvestri Alpschwein, representing a boutique retail channel targeting traditional butcher shop customers.
- Schweizer Tierschutz (STS)minorAll Silvestri label programs comply with transport and handling guidelines of the Schweizer Tierschutz (STS), Switzerland's animal protection organization. Compliance with STS standards is referenced across all Silvestri label descriptions as a core animal welfare requirement.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Silvestri competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Beter Leven: Dutch animal welfare label from the Dutch Society for the Protection of Animals covering meat with tiered quality stars. Comparable as a European animal welfare meat label program serving conscious consumers.
- Label Rouge: France's premium quality meat and poultry label program with strict production standards. Comparable as a national premium meat label system, though operating in France rather than Switzerland.
- Neuland: German animal welfare meat label program requiring pasture access and outdoor rearing. Comparable as a European animal welfare meat labelgeber, though operating in Germany rather than Switzerland.
Broad incumbents
- Proviande: Swiss meat industry umbrella organization covering slaughter, trade, and labeling across beef, pork, lamb, and poultry. Comparable as a coordinating body for Swiss meat value-chain programs, though broader scope than Silvestri's label programs.
- Bio Suisse: Switzerland's leading organic farming association managing the Knospe label. Silvestri's Bio-Weiderind builds on Bio Suisse standards; Bio Suisse is both a partner and a comparator for premium organic Swiss meat programs.
- IP-SUISSE: Swiss integrated production label covering grain, fruits, and meat with biodiversity and animal welfare criteria. Silvestri's four non-Bio labels build on IP-SUISSE standards, making it both a partner and adjacent labelgeber.
- Demeter: International biodynamic farming certification with meat labels for cattle, pigs, and poultry. Silvestri labels reference Demeter for some product lines (Bio Kühe Demeter pricing); comparable as a premium biodynamic/sustainability labelgeber.
Direct peers
- KAG Freiland: Swiss animal welfare organization promoting free-range livestock farming with its own label programs. Comparable in promoting and certifying Swiss animal welfare meat products for conscious consumers.
- Mutterkuh Schweiz: Swiss suckler cow association managing mother-cow-based beef production programs with branded labels (e.g., Natura-Beef). Operates a similar labelgeberin model for Swiss beef producers with sustainability and animal welfare positioning.
- VIANCO AG: Swiss livestock systems partner and Silvestri's parent company since 2019. Both operate in Swiss livestock program coordination with overlapping producer relationships and jointly publish sustainability reports. Directly comparable in livestock coordination business model.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Silvestri social profiles
Digital presenceSilvestri compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance6 records
Silvestri financial estimates
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Silvestri leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
Silvestri funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Silvestri M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Silvestri
What does Silvestri do?
Silvestri AG operates as a Swiss branded-meat label provider, coordinating five proprietary meat label programs covering beef, veal, and pork (Silvestri Bio-Weiderind, Silvestri Weiderind, Silvestri Milchkalb, Silvestri Freilandschwein, Silvestri Alpschwein) certified under Bio Suisse and IP-Suisse standards. The company licenses these label programs to Swiss producer partners who raise animals under defined animal-welfare and feeding rules, and supplies the resulting certified meat to Swiss retailers including Migros, Lidl, Aldi, Coop, Spar, Transgourmet, TopCC, and Metzgerei Betschart. Silvestri functions as the coordinating body between producers and retailers, setting program standards, conducting audits via independent third-party certifiers, and managing supply contracts.
Is Silvestri a public or private company?
Silvestri is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Silvestri founded?
Silvestri was founded in 1927. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Silvestri based?
Silvestri is headquartered in Luchsingen, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Silvestri make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Branded Meat Program Revenue is the primary driver. The others are producer Services and Consulting.
Who are Silvestri's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Beter Leven, Label Rouge and Neuland. Broad incumbents are Proviande, Bio Suisse, IP-SUISSE and Demeter. Direct peers are KAG Freiland, Mutterkuh Schweiz and VIANCO AG.
Does Silvestri have an API?
No public API is recorded for Silvestri.
What industry is Silvestri in?
Silvestri's product category is Branded Meat Label Programs. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLAMAHAO, Manufacturing, Private Label & Co-Manufacturing for Animal Diets. Its NAICS code is 42447 and its SIC code is 2000.