Bio Hof Zug

What Bio Hof Zug does

Bio Hof Zug is a privately held, family-operated organic farm located at Artherstrasse 59 in Zug, Switzerland, in continuous operation under Bio Suisse-certified organic methods since 1995. The business cultivates vegetables, herbs, fruits, and berries on-farm, with the entire harvest sold either directly on-site or via further on-farm processing into baked goods (sourdough bread with 12–18 hour fermentation), jams, syrups, pasta (Pastamonica), and prepared sauces. The farm supplements its own production with curated products from a network of regional organic partner farms and cheesemakers (Murimoos, Fluofeld, Rust Käserei, Biofarm, and others), enabling year-round assortment breadth without expanding owned acreage.

The company operates four direct-to-consumer revenue channels from a single location: an on-site farm shop (Hofladen) open six days per week; a weekly Gemüse-Abo (vegetable subscription) delivered via Swiss Post across the Canton of Zug or available for farm pickup, priced at CHF 28/week (small box, 1–2 persons) or CHF 48/week (large box, 3–4 persons); an on-site café with a daily-changing Mittagstisch lunch service Tuesday–Friday; and the Schüür 59 event venue hosting private celebrations and corporate events with a 30-adult minimum and exclusive use of farm-grown organic catering. The team of approximately 5–9 individuals covers farm operations, retail, kitchen, and events under leadership of Betriebsleiter Felix Niederberger.

The business model is fundamentally a multi-channel direct-to-consumer retail and hospitality operation layered on a single-farm production base, monetizing through per-unit retail pricing (e.g., CHF 9.50/kg lettuce, CHF 18/kg cherry tomatoes, CHF 6 for 500g bread), recurring subscriptions (annual, seasonal, trial), and per-cover event charges. Customer acquisition relies on a comprehensive website (biohofzug.ch), organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), and referral partnerships with EventButler and Zug Tourismus. Geographic reach is intentionally bounded to the Canton of Zug, with no disclosed expansion beyond this single Swiss canton.

Name

Bio Hof Zug

Legal name

Biohof Zug

Website

https://biohofzug.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bio Hof Zug is a family-operated Bio Suisse-certified organic farm in Zug, Switzerland, serving Canton of Zug residents through an on-site farm shop, weekly vegetable subscription, café with lunch service, and event venue, with all produce grown or processed on the farm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Organic Farm Retail

NAICS

Food Crops Grown Under Cover (11141)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Natural/Organic Bulk & Supplement Grocers (CRAHAMAF)

Keywords

• Organic farm produce
• Vegetable subscription box
• Farm shop retail
• Organic catering events
• Bio Suisse certified

Headquarters

HQ city

Zug

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Farm Shop (Hofladen) Retail Sales: Direct retail sales of fresh organic produce from the farm and partner Bio farms. Product range includes salads, vegetables, fruits, berries, mushrooms, herbs, eggs, frozen meat (beef, veal, chicken), baked goods (daily bread, specialty breads), preserves, jams, syrups, sauces, pasta, and garden supplies.
2. Gemüse-Abo (Vegetable Subscription): Weekly seasonal organic vegetable subscription delivered by post or available for on-farm pickup. Options include small (1–2 persons) and large (3–4 persons) boxes. Subscription types: annual (50 deliveries, 2 free), seasonal (12 deliveries), and trial (4 deliveries). Revenue collected upfront per subscription period.
3. Café and Bistro: On-site café operating Monday–Friday 09:00–17:00, Saturday 09:00–14:00. Offers seasonal menu, drinks, and light meals prepared with farm-grown ingredients. Revenue from food and beverage sales.
4. Mittagstisch (Lunch Service): Daily changing lunch menus served Tuesday–Friday 12:00–14:00 in the café. Reservations required. Revenue from per-meal sales.
5. Events and Venue Rental (Schüür 59): Event venue hosting celebrations, corporate dinners, weddings, and free marriages. Catering provided exclusively with farm's own organic products. Rental model includes room hire fee and per-person cover charge. Minimum 30 adult guests required for private events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bio Hof Zug is a Bio Suisse-certified organic farm that grows vegetables, herbs, fruit, and berries, and sells them directly to consumers through an on-site farm shop (Hofladen), a weekly vegetable subscription box (Gemüse-Abo) delivered by Swiss Post or picked up at the farm, an on-site café with daily lunch service (Mittagstisch), and the Schüür 59 barn-style event venue offering farm-to-table catering. The farm also processes and sells its own baked goods, jams, syrups, sauces, and fresh pasta.

Product overview

Bio Hof Zug operates a diversified organic farm-based business centered on direct-to-consumer sales. The core offering consists of a farm shop (Hofladen) selling fresh produce and house-made products, a weekly vegetable subscription box (Gemüse-Abo) with home delivery or farm pickup options, and a café with lunch service. Additional revenue streams include an event venue (Schüür 59) for private and corporate celebrations with full catering, plus on-farm processed products including fresh pasta (Pastamonica), baked goods, preserves, and organic seeds/seedlings. The business emphasizes seasonal, locally-produced organic products (Bio Suisse certified) sold primarily through its own retail channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hofladen (Farm Shop)

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• MurimoosminorOthersRegional organic farm supplying fresh vegetables, storage vegetables, potatoes, and rapeseed oil to Biohof Zug. Products are incorporated into the farm shop's assortment.
• Familie Schneebeli, ObfeldenminorOthersOrganic farm supplying oyster mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms, which are sold through the Biohof Zug farm shop.
• Regiofair, ZellminorOthersRegional organic supplier providing vegetables, dairy products, and dried meat to complement Biohof Zug's product range.
• Rust Käserei, WalchwilminorOthersLocal organic cheesemaker supplying cheese, butter, yogurt, and cream sold at the Biohof Zug farm shop.
• Käserei Windlin, GiswilminorOthersOrganic cheesemaker supplying various Sbrinz products to the farm shop assortment.
• Biofarm, KleindietwilminorOthersOrganic farm cooperative supplying sugar, grain products, nuts, various oils, vinegar, tomato products, and dried fruits to Biohof Zug.
• Lehmann, BirmensdorfminorOthersSupplier of baking flours and sea salt, used by Biohof Zug for its daily bread baking operation.
• Biopartner, SeonminorOthersOrganic distributor supplying various dry goods, spices, and ecological cleaning products to supplement the farm shop's range.
• Fluofeld, OberarthminorOthersRegional organic farm supplying vegetables and fruits (e.g., carrots, potatoes, blueberries) that appear in the vegetable subscription boxes and farm shop. Listed as a source on the weekly subscription content page.
• Kornbur, NeuheimminorOthersSupplier of vegetarian/veggie burgers sold through the Biohof Zug farm shop.
• Bio SuissecoreOthersIndustry certification body that awards the 'Bio Knospe' (Bio Suisse bud) certification to Biohof Zug's products, indicating full compliance with Swiss organic standards. Displayed prominently on the website and farm. This is the farm's primary organic certification.
• EventButlerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue listing platform that has recommended Biohof Zug's Schüür 59 event venue on its platform for 2024, providing marketing exposure for the events business.
• Zug TourismusminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial regional tourism body that lists Biohof Zug as a recognized event venue on its platform, providing destination marketing for the events and café business.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hof Rickenbach: Bio Suisse certified organic farm offering vegetable subscription and farm shop sales in Central Switzerland. Comparable direct-to-consumer organic farm model in the same Swiss German-speaking region.
• Lindenhof Manegg: Organic farm in Zurich operating a Hofladen, vegetable subscription, and on-farm events with Bio Suisse certification. Closest comparable model to Biohof Zug in terms of multi-format D2C organic farm business in Switzerland.
• Hof Weissbad: Appenzell-based organic farm combining farm shop, farm restaurant, and event hosting. Comparable multi-revenue-stream farm tourism and direct retail model.
• Weidehardthof: Swiss organic farm with on-site farm shop selling seasonal produce, baked goods, and regional specialties, plus a vegetable subscription model. Mirrors Biohof Zug's farm-shop-plus-subscription structure with Bio Suisse certification.

Broad incumbents

• Demeter Schweiz: Swiss biodynamic farming association that certifies and represents organic/biodynamic farms including those with farm shops and subscriptions. Comparable as a higher-tier organic certification peer to Biohof Zug's Bio Suisse positioning.
• Migros Bio: Switzerland's largest grocery retailer with an extensive Bio Suisse certified organic range sold at scale nationwide. Comparable as the dominant mass-market organic competitor that Biohof Zug differentiates against via provenance, freshness, and on-farm experience.
• Alnatura: Major organic retailer operating in Switzerland, selling Bio Suisse produce and groceries at scale. Comparable as an organic food retail competitor to Biohof Zug's farm shop, though operating through larger store formats and broader supply chains.
• Biofarm Genossenschaft: Swiss cooperative of organic farmers supplying a wide range of organic grains, oils, dried fruits, and staples to retailers including farm shops. Comparable as a Bio Suisse supply ecosystem player supplying farm-shop assortment, though operating at scale rather than as a single farm.
• Denn's Biomarkt: Organic supermarket chain in Switzerland offering Bio Suisse produce, fresh foods, and household goods. Comparable as a price-and-convenience competitor to Biohof Zug's premium farm-shop model.
• Hofladen Landwinkel: Netherlands-origin farm shop franchise concept that has expanded into Switzerland, aggregating multiple farm shops under one brand. Comparable as a D2C organic farm-retail platform, though at greater scale and multi-farm rather than single-site.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/BioHofZug
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bio-hof-zug

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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