Background
Founded in 1886, Maggi was one of the pioneers of industrial food production, inventing and producing the famous Maggi seasoning and a range of other food products at the Maggi factory in Kemptthal, Switzerland. With the aim of improving the diet of working class families, the company was eventually merged with Nestlé in 1947. And while the brand is still going strong, the Swiss production site had fallen into disrepair.
Dating from the mid-19th century to the middle of the 20th century, the series of buildings that make up the former food production site are being restored in several sections. Having started in 2018, the restoration project aims to create a hub for a variety of modern businesses, such as workshops, laboratories, offices, and restaurants.