Lützelflüh, Switzerland

Kentaur AG

Swiss cereal co-manufacturer specializing in breakfast cereals, flakes, pops, and granules made from various grains. Processes 10,000 tonnes annually with multiple food safety and organic certifications.

KENTAUR AG is a Swiss cereal processing company founded in 1846 and based in Lützelflüh, Emmental. The company specializes in the production of breakfast cereals including flakes, coated flakes, puffed cereals, pops, and granules made from grains such as corn, wheat, spelt, rice, oats, barley, and rye. They also work with specialty grains like quinoa, amaranth, and buckwheat. The company processes approximately 10,000 tonnes of raw materials annually and serves customers worldwide.

KENTAUR operates with a strong commitment to quality and food safety, holding certifications including BRCGS and IFS food safety standards since 2005. The company is certified for organic production (Bio Suisse, Demeter), gluten-free manufacturing, and holds Kosher and Fairtrade certifications. Their production capabilities include cooking, rolling, roasting, and coating technologies, with in-house laboratory capabilities for quality testing including moisture, bulk density, sensory analysis, and gluten testing.

The company emphasizes quality raw materials, rigorous supplier controls, and innovation through their dedicated Research & Development department. Environmental responsibility is reflected in their climate protection certification from the Energy Agency of the Economy, demonstrating commitment to CO2 reduction and energy efficiency.

Capabilities

Bakery
Breakfast cereals
Extrusion
Breakfast cereal extrusion
Thermal
Roasting (pulses)

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