Swiss manufactory for marzipan, almond nougat, hazelnut gingerbread and baking masses for trade and industry
olo marzipan O. Lohner AG
Lyssach (Bernstrasse 37a), SwitzerlandNew on Amplifa
About olo marzipan
olo marzipan O. Lohner AG is a Swiss confectionery manufactory based in Lyssach near Bern. Since 1933, the company has refined nuts and kernels and produces modelling and baking marzipan, handcrafted marzipan figurines, décor articles, marzipan snacks, almond nougat (almond brittle), the gluten- and lactose-free Bernese hazelnut gingerbread as well as almond, hazelnut and pistachio baking masses. Production takes place on modern systems in combination with traditional methods such as nougat production in a copper kettle; marzipan figurines are shaped and painted by hand. Customers include bakeries, pastry shops, pâtisserie and confectionery businesses, the baked goods, chocolate and ice cream industries, specialist retailers, gastronomy and industrial customers; the company also offers individual recipe development, flexible pack sizes and personalised corporate gifts. Around 99% of products meet the Swissness criteria; the facility is flour-free. Deliveries are made to Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein.
- Site
- Lyssach
- Processes
- Production of ground nuts, Production of flaked nuts, Roasted & salted nuts, Nut granules/granulated nuts, Modelling marzipan production (many colours, ex stock), Baking marzipan production, Handcrafted marzipan figurines (shaping, painting, airbrush), Marzipan-chocolate combinations
- Materials
- Almonds, Hazelnuts, Cashews, Pistachios, Pecans, Marzipan (almonds + sugar), Chocolate, Gianduja
- Certificates
- FSSC 22000, Climate target agreement with the federal government, Swissness (Swiss cross labelling)
- Industries
- Pâtisserie & Confectionery, Bakeries & Pastry Shops, Baked Goods, Chocolate and Ice Cream Industry, Specialist Retail & Gastronomy, Industrial Customers, Corporate Gifts & Events
- 01
Raw material procurement (almonds, hazelnuts, other nuts)
- 02
Nut processing (ground, flaked, roasted, salted, granules)
- 03
Marzipan and baking mass production
- 04
Shaping and decorating by hand (figurines, painting, airbrush)
- 05
Packaging
- 06
Shipping or factory shop
Raw Materials & Processes
Marzipan (almonds + sugar)
Base for modelling and baking marzipan, figurines, décor articles and snacks in multicoloured variants.
Almonds, hazelnuts, cashews, pistachios, pecans
Raw and processed nuts (ground, flaked, roasted, salted, granules, nut flour) for B2B customers from 500 kg.
Almond Nougat / Brittle
Traditionally produced in a copper kettle, partly filled with gianduja.
Hazelnut gingerbread (hazelnuts, honey, cinnamon)
Gluten- and lactose-free Bernese gingerbread according to the 1933 recipe, customisable.
Almond, hazelnut and pistachio baking masses
Ready-to-eat masses in containers from 2.5 kg to 12.5 kg, individual recipes also available.
Chocolate / Gianduja
Combinations of marzipan and chocolate in various flavours, colours and shapes.
Locations
Lyssach
CHHeadquarters, production and factory shop
- Materials
- Marzipan, nougat, gingerbread, baking masses, nuts
- Copper kettle
- Marzipan production systems
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Production of ground nutsEngineering | – | – | 10kg | – | Almonds, Hazelnuts, Cashews, Pistachios, Pecans |
| Production of flaked nutsEngineering | – | – | – | – | Almonds, Hazelnuts, Cashews, Pistachios, Pecans |
| Roasted & salted nutsEngineering | – | – | – | – | Almonds, Hazelnuts, Cashews, Pistachios, Pecans |
| Nut granules/granulated nutsEngineering | – | – | – | – | Almonds, Hazelnuts |
| Modelling marzipan production (many colours, ex stock)Engineering | – | – | 250g – 10kg | – | Almonds, Sugar |
| Baking marzipan productionEngineering | – | – | 80g – 10kg | – | Almonds, Sugar |
| Handcrafted marzipan figurines (shaping, painting, airbrush)Assembly | – | – | 44g – 1160g | – | Marzipan, Chocolate |
| Marzipan-chocolate combinationsEngineering | – | – | – | – | Marzipan, Chocolate |
| Almond/hazelnut baking masses (incl. pistachio baking mass, pear gingerbread filling)Engineering | – | – | 2.5kg – 12.5kg | – | Almonds, Hazelnuts, Pistachios |
| Almond nougat (brittle) in the traditional copper kettleEngineering | – | – | – | – | Almonds, Sugar, Gianduja |
| Bernese hazelnut gingerbread (gluten-free, lactose-free)Engineering | – | – | 7g – 535g | – | Hazelnuts, Honey, Cinnamon |
| Individual recipes, ingredients, colours & shapes (custom development)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Personalisable marzipan figurines (from 200 pieces, incl. mould costs)Assembly | – | – | – | 200 | Marzipan |
| Personalisable gingerbread with cardboard cover (from 100 pieces)Assembly | – | – | 110g – 500g | 100 | Hazelnuts |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper kettle | – | – | – | – | Lyssach |
| Production systems (marzipan) | – | – | – | – | Lyssach |
Additional services
Quality & Certification
The company is certified according to FSSC 22000 (food safety management system); allergens are clearly labelled in the ingredients list, and gluten-free status is confirmed by laboratory analysis as required.
| Evidence | Lyssach |
|---|---|
| FSSC 22000 | |
| Climate target agreement with the federal government | |
| Swissness (Swiss cross labelling) |
Company History
- 1933
Otto and Maria Lohner start marzipan production in their three-room apartment in Ostermundigen.
- 1940
Establishment of the first Swiss marzipan factory in Ostermundigen.
- 1968
Relocation of the business to Lyssach to expand production capacity.
- 1982
Expansion of the Lyssach site with production and storage capacity.
- 2019
Sale of the family shares to Soleal Unternehmenskapital AG.
- 2021
Logo revision.
- 2026
Modernisation of the accessible factory shop in Lyssach.