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Entlebuch
Lait de Terroir

BIOSPHERE IN THE HEART OF SWITZERLAND

The UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch lies in the heart of Switzerland and includes an area of 395 km2. Almost 17 000 residents live in the municipalities Romoos, Doppleschwand, Entlebuch, Hasle, Schuepfheim, Escholzmatt-Marbach and Fluehli. Entlebuch is rich in unique natural surroundings with a breathtaking moor landscape, rugged alpine foothills and lush and verdant green fields that have been farmed for generations in a traditional and gently cultivated manner. The Biosphere Entlebuch was declared the first biosphere reserve in Switzerland by UNESCO in 2001 and it is internationally recognised as a model region for sustainable development, innovation, and networking.

Facts

  • PARTNERSHIP WITH

    Biosphere Market AG

  • NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES OR FARMERS

    140 Farms

  • TYPE OF COMPANY

    Promotional organisation

  • HOMEPAGE

    biosphaeremarkt.ch

  • COOPERATION SINCE

    2014

FELCHLIN IN ENTLEBUCH

OUR PARTNER AND DIRECT COLLABORATION ON SITE

The Entlebuch farmers are organised into various milk cooperatives and in 2014, these cooperatives founded the Biosphere Market AG as a joint marketing organisation. It markets the premium-quality raw materials and products from the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch and has collaborated with Felchlin since 2014. The organisation is affiliated with 140 farms that keep a total of around 3,000 cows. One farm that we are allowed to visit regularly is run by master farmer Erich Unternährer. In 2003 he inherited control over the Romoos farm from his father and he assiduously puts his heart and soul into running a traditional, natural hay milk farm.

HIGHEST QUALITY

DUE TO TRADITIONAL FEEDING

Farmers in Entlebuch produce their meadow milk conscientiously and with loyalty to their region. In accordance with the longstanding regional tradition, the cows will graze in fields of fresh grass in summer and then are fed the same grass that has been dried in the sun in the winter. The quality, natural feed is thereby reflected in the high quality of the milk. Treatment of the animals is also as in harmony with nature: regular freedom to roam and a limited number of cows in the barn ensure they feel at ease.

HIGHEST QUALITY

DUE TO CAREFUL PROCESSING

In addition to the feed and milk production, careful processing is also of paramount importance for the flavour of the milk in the chocolate. The mountain hay milk from the Entlebuch is dried in its natural state, without homogenisation and with reduced thermal stress. Therefore, it retains its valuable properties and is then processed together with other ingredients to obtain the finest Felchlin chocolate.

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Products

Felchlin Art. No. Product name
CO22 Opus Lait 38%, Lait de terroir, Milk chocolate couverture with mountain milk, Rondo More info
CO35 Opus Blanc 35%, Lait de terroir, White chocolate couverture with mountain milk, Rondo More info
CS90 Bolivia Lait de terroir 45% - 60h, Milk chocolate couverture with mountain milk, Rondo More info

Note: Some products are not available in all markets. The right to make changes to the range is reserved. Liste non exhaustive.

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