Food manufacturer in the
Canton of Fribourg

505 companies in Food manufacturer based in the Canton of Fribourg — name and year of registration from the commercial register.

Companies

50 of 505 companies

Fromagerie Moléson SA Logo

Fromagerie Moléson SA

Since 1965 · 51–100 empl.4.8(114)

Fromagerie Moléson SA produces cheese and dairy products from cow’s, goat’s and sheep’s milk. Its range includes Gruyère AOP and Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP, along with other cheese specialities and dairy products.

Food manufacturerCow's milk cheeseGoat's milk cheeseSheep's milk cheese
ranQ Trust Score 4.6 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #1
Boulangerie de Grandvillard Sàrl Logo

Boulangerie de Grandvillard Sàrl

Since 2003 · 1–10 empl.4.8(94)

Boulangerie de Grandvillard Sàrl operates a bakery, pastry shop and grocery store. Its products include sourdough bread, desserts, homemade ice cream, aperitif buffets and fresh groceries such as vegetables and dairy products.

Food manufacturerBakery-patisserieGeneral grocery
ranQ Trust Score 4.6 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #2
Aux pains d'Ependes Sàrl Logo

Aux pains d'Ependes Sàrl

Since 2012 · 1–10 empl.4.8(82)

Aux pains d'Ependes Sàrl is a bakery and confectionery that makes a range of breads, pastries and cakes. Its products also include house specialities, filled and unfilled biscuits, and savoury items for aperitifs.

Food manufacturerBakeryPatisserieDesserts and celebration cakes
ranQ Trust Score 4.6 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #3
Metzgerei Aeberhard AG Logo

Metzgerei Aeberhard AG

Since 2014 · 1–10 empl.5.0(61)

Metzgerei Aeberhard AG is a butcher’s shop and meat-products producer. It processes and sells fresh meat and meat products, uses its own recipes, and focuses on skilled production and making use of different cuts.

Food manufacturerMeat products and meat specialtiesCateringAdvice on buying meat and preparation
ranQ Trust Score 4.5 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #4
Boucherie-Charcuterie Savoy SA Logo

Boucherie-Charcuterie Savoy SA

Since 1982 · 1–10 empl.4.8(58)

Boucherie-Charcuterie Savoy SA is a butcher and charcuterie business selling meat and prepared meat products, including sausages and its own Vaud-style pâté. It also offers meat cutting and custom preparations for private and business customers.

Food manufacturerButchery and CharcuterieCraft production of butcher specialtiesButchering of animals
ranQ Trust Score 4.5 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #5
Bäckerei Brotbrösmeli GmbH Logo

Bäckerei Brotbrösmeli GmbH

Since 2010 · 21–50 empl.4.7(71)

Bäckerei Brotbrösmeli GmbH produces breads, rolls, sweet and savoury baked goods, pastries and cakes. Its operations also include a village shop selling everyday essentials and a post office branch.

Food manufacturerBread & rollsSweet pastriesSavory & aperitif
ranQ Trust Score 4.5 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #6
Zono SA Logo

Zono SA

Since 2022 · 101–500 empl.4.8(238)

Zono SA operates a dairy and cheese production business with direct sales of milk products and cheese specialties. The company produces items such as Gruyère AOP, Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP, raclette, yogurt, pasteurized milk and other regional products.

Food manufacturerCheeseDairy productsShop for regional specialities
ranQ Trust Score 4.5 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #7
Bäckerei Krähenbühl GmbH Logo

Bäckerei Krähenbühl GmbH

Since 2005 · 11–20 empl.4.7(563)

Bäckerei Krähenbühl GmbH operates a bakery and confectionery, making baked goods by hand from traditional ingredients. Its range includes bread, pastries, cakes and tarts, alongside a café serving brunch and lunch; customers can also place orders online.

Food manufacturerBakery and pastry assortmentBrunch and caféLunch
ranQ Trust Score 4.5 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #8
Société coopérative de laiterie de Montbovon Logo

Société coopérative de laiterie de Montbovon

Since 1912 · 11–20 empl.4.7(60)

Société coopérative de laiterie de Montbovon processes milk into Gruyère AOP, Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP and a range of other cheeses and dairy products, and operates a shop. Production takes place in renovated facilities and uses milk supplied by local producers.

Food manufacturerCheeses from cow's milkFresh dairy productsFondue mixes
ranQ Trust Score 4.5 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #9
Infré S.A. Logo

Infré S.A.

Since 2008 · 11–20 empl.4.7(66)

Infré S.A. processes black and green tea to produce decaffeinated teas. The company sources tea worldwide, develops blends to customer specifications and manages supply-chain activities including logistics and warehousing.

Food manufacturerDecaffeinated teaTea decaffeination processTea blends to customer specification
ranQ Trust Score 4.5 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #10
Boucherie-Charcuterie Bruno Clerc Sàrl Logo

Boucherie-Charcuterie Bruno Clerc Sàrl

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.5.0(41)

Boucherie-Charcuterie Bruno Clerc Sàrl is a butcher’s shop and catering business. It offers prepared dishes, menus and buffets, as well as dried and smoked meat specialties and seasonal products.

Food manufacturerCatering serviceGrillrad - SkewersButcher's specialities
ranQ Trust Score 4.5 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #11
Bäckerei Fontana AG Logo

Bäckerei Fontana AG

Since 1979 · 21–50 empl.4.5(145)

Bäckerei Fontana AG operates a bakery and confectionery business as well as a grocery shop. Its products include bread, pastries, sandwiches, cakes, desserts and regional Fribourg specialities; it also prepares aperitif food for events and runs a tea room.

Food manufacturerBakery and patisserie selectionFreibourg specialitiesTea Room & shop
ranQ Trust Score 4.5 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #12
Laiterie de Billens, Bernard Oberson Logo

Laiterie de Billens, Bernard Oberson

Since 1987 · 1–10 empl.4.9(139)

Laiterie de Billens, Bernard Oberson is a cheese dairy that processes milk into a range of dairy products, operates a shop offering regional specialities and runs a 24-hour vending machine.

Food manufacturerCheese productionLocal range in the shop
ranQ Trust Score 4.5 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #13
Boulangerie Angelo Rime Sàrl Logo

Boulangerie Angelo Rime Sàrl

Since 2006 · 1–10 empl.4.8(101)

Boulangerie Angelo Rime Sàrl operates a bakery that makes meringues from egg whites and sugar. Its products are available in various sizes and packages, in the shop and by order.

Food manufacturerMeringues
ranQ Trust Score 4.5 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #14
Käserei, Restaurant & Bar Murten GmbH Logo

Käserei, Restaurant & Bar Murten GmbH

Since 2014 · 1–10 empl.4.8(563)

Käserei, Restaurant & Bar Murten GmbH is a restaurant and bar serving lunch menus and dinner. Its lunch dishes feature regional ingredients, and the drinks selection includes a curated wine list.

Food manufacturerRestaurantBarGift voucher
ranQ Trust Score 4.5 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #15
Villars Maître Chocolatier SA Logo

Villars Maître Chocolatier SA

Since 1995 · 11–20 empl.4.4(163)

Villars Maître Chocolatier SA makes chocolate and sells chocolate specialities and coffee. The company selects and roasts its own cocoa beans and offers chocolate couvertures for professional pastry and food-service users.

Food manufacturerCustomised chocolatesCouverture chocolate for professionals and chefsVillars Boutique
ranQ Trust Score 4.5 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #16
Fromagerie Romontoise Ecoffey Thierry Logo

Fromagerie Romontoise Ecoffey Thierry

Since 2011 · 1–10 empl.4.8(220)

Fromagerie Romontoise Ecoffey Thierry is a cheese dairy that produces cheese. It also offers cheese platters for different occasions.

Food manufacturerCheeseCheese platters to orderGift vouchers and gift sets
ranQ Trust Score 4.5 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #17
Société coopérative de laiterie d'Autigny-Cottens Logo

Société coopérative de laiterie d'Autigny-Cottens

Since 1908 · 1–10 empl.4.7(82)

Société coopérative de laiterie d'Autigny-Cottens is a dairy cooperative that processes milk into Gruyère AOP and Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP cheeses. It markets these specialities and sells other regional products through its shop.

Food manufacturerCheese from our own productionDairy products from our own productionServices
ranQ Trust Score 4.5 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #18
Seeländerspargeln GmbH Logo

Seeländerspargeln GmbH

Since 2011 · 11–20 empl.4.8(57)

Seeländerspargeln GmbH produces, processes and markets asparagus from the Seeland region. It operates farm shops and offers group tours and seasonal dining at its asparagus restaurant.

Food manufacturerAsparagus cultivation, processing and marketingFarm shopsTours
ranQ Trust Score 4.5 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #19
Ferme avicole La Prairie SA Logo

Ferme avicole La Prairie SA

Since 1972 · 1–10 empl.4.9(24)

Ferme avicole La Prairie SA produces, packs and distributes eggs and egg products. Its activities also include raising pullets and chicks and producing hatching eggs; it offers coloured eggs and live spent hens as well.

Food manufacturerEgg productsDyed eggsSale of live spent laying hens
ranQ Trust Score 4.5 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #20
Boucherie & Chevaline Serge Gremaud Sàrl Logo

Boucherie & Chevaline Serge Gremaud Sàrl

Since 1995 · 1–10 empl.4.7(60)

Boucherie & Chevaline Serge Gremaud Sàrl operates a butcher's shop and abattoir, selling meat and artisan charcuterie at wholesale and retail. Its services also include catering, and its products include beef, pork and lamb.

Food manufacturerRetail and wholesale meat salesArtisanal butchery and charcuterie productsCatering service
ranQ Trust Score 4.5 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #21
Laiterie du Centre Sàrl Logo

Laiterie du Centre Sàrl

Since 2008 · 1–10 empl.4.8(53)

Laiterie du Centre Sàrl is a specialist cheese and dairy shop. Its range includes regional and other cheeses, fondue and raclette products, and fine foods; it also prepares cheese platters on request.

Food manufacturerCheesesRacletteCheese specialities
ranQ Trust Score 4.5 out of 5.0, rated Excellent, Rank #22
Boucherie Bersier Sàrl Logo

Boucherie Bersier Sàrl

Since 1997 · 1–10 empl.5.0(22)

Boucherie Bersier Sàrl is a butcher’s and charcuterie shop operating in the meat trade.

Food manufacturerButchery and charcuterie
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #23
Alexandre Tinguely Logo

Alexandre Tinguely

Since 1999 · 1–10 empl.4.8(65)

Alexandre Tinguely operates a cheese dairy producing Gruyère AOP, Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP and other cheeses. It also sells dairy products and specialities, and prepares cheese platters for events.

Food manufacturerCheese and dairy productsOther specialities and cheese platters
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #24
La Jambonnière SA Logo

La Jambonnière SA

Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.4.8(48)

The core activity of La Jambonnière SA is the production and sale of traditionally made Jambons à l'os, produced using an age-old method including salting, smoking and drying. The company also offers a delivery service for its products throughout Switzerland.

Food manufacturerBone-in hamsCharcuterie and fresh meat productsFood product delivery
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #25
La Passion du Pain Sàrl Logo

La Passion du Pain Sàrl

Since 2011 · 1–10 empl.4.8(62)

La Passion du Pain Sàrl is a bakery, pastry shop, confectionery and grocery store. Its products include breads and viennoiseries, homemade pastries, chocolate products, and groceries, including local products.

Food manufacturerBakeryPatisserie - ConfectioneryGrocery store
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #26
Au Jambon d'Or SA Logo

Au Jambon d'Or SA

Since 2016 · 1–10 empl.4.8(36)

Au Jambon d'Or SA is a butcher specialising in regional Fribourg products, including traditionally smoked hams, bacon and sausages. It also provides catering for private occasions, events and business meals.

Food manufacturerButcher’s products and regional specialtiesCatering service
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #27
Laiterie du Mouret SA, Ferpicloz Logo

Laiterie du Mouret SA, Ferpicloz

Since 2024 · 101–500 empl.4.8(238)

Laiterie du Mouret SA, Ferpicloz operates a dairy and cheese dairy, processing locally collected milk into cheeses such as Gruyère AOP and Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP, as well as other dairy products. Its shop also sells a range of cheeses and other food products.

Food manufacturerHomemade cheesesDairy products and dairy specialtiesShop for regional food
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #28
Boulangerie-Pâtisserie Guillaume Gilles Sàrl Logo

Boulangerie-Pâtisserie Guillaume Gilles Sàrl

Since 2011 · 1–10 empl.4.6(1493)

Boulangerie-Pâtisserie Guillaume Gilles Sàrl is a bakery and pastry shop producing bread, baked goods, traditional pastries and snacks. Its specialities include sweet and savoury Vully cakes, and it also provides catering for public and private events.

Food manufacturerTraditional patisserieGâteau de VullySnacks
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #29
Le Pâtissier de La Roche SA Logo

Le Pâtissier de La Roche SA

Since 2022 · 1–10 empl.4.7(526)

Le Pâtissier de La Roche SA is an artisanal bakery, pastry shop and chocolate maker. It makes bread, pastries, desserts, ice cream and chocolate, and also runs a tea room and a grocery shop.

Food manufacturerArtisanal bakery, patisserie and chocolate productionTea-roomGrocery assortment
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #30
Société coopérative "Laiterie de Gruyères" Logo

Société coopérative "Laiterie de Gruyères"

Since 1967 · 21–50 empl.4.3(10808)

Société coopérative "Laiterie de Gruyères" operates La Maison du Gruyère, including a demonstration dairy where Gruyère AOP is made. It promotes Gruyère AOP and the Gruyère region and runs a market selling cheese and regional products.

Food manufacturerDemonstration cheese dairyCheese dairy tours and interactive exhibitionGroup offers
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #31
Boulangerie-Pâtisserie-Epicerie Marchon Favre Sàrl Logo

Boulangerie-Pâtisserie-Epicerie Marchon Favre Sàrl

Since 1995 · 1–10 empl.4.7(42)

Boulangerie-Pâtisserie-Epicerie Marchon Favre Sàrl operates bakeries, pâtisseries and grocery shops, as well as a tea room and restaurant. Its products include bread, pastries, cakes, confectionery and meals for dining in or takeaway.

Food manufacturerBakeryPatisserieConfectionery
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #32
La Briceletière Sàrl Logo

La Briceletière Sàrl

Since 2009 · 1–10 empl.4.8(75)

La Briceletière Sàrl operates the artisan confectionery brand Beurre & Cacao. It makes chocolate creations and biscuits, and offers personalised products and gifts for individuals and businesses.

Food manufacturerCustom artisan chocolatesHandcrafted biscuitsCustom gourmet jars
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #33
Bäckerei-Konditorei Waeber GmbH Logo

Bäckerei-Konditorei Waeber GmbH

Since 2006 · 11–20 empl.4.4(170)

Bäckerei-Konditorei Waeber GmbH operates bakeries, confectioneries and tea rooms. Its products and services include fresh bread, pastries, cakes, Fribourg specialities, ice cream and aperitif catering.

Food manufacturerBakeryPatisserieTea Room
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #34
MAISON AMARELLA SA Logo

MAISON AMARELLA SA

Since 2019 · 1–10 empl.4.9(61)

MAISON AMARELLA SA makes and sells macarons, brownies and confectionery online. Its range includes assorted flavours and customised macarons for businesses, made with natural ingredients and mainly Swiss-sourced ingredients.

Food manufacturerMacaronsCustom macaronsPyramid macarons
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #35
Bonatura AG Logo

Bonatura AG

Since 1980 · 11–20 empl.4.3(63)

Bonatura AG processes fresh fruit and develops and produces convenience products made from fruit and dairy. It also supplies kitchen-ready semi-finished products and individually packaged fruit, and rents pallet spaces in frozen-storage facilities.

Food manufacturerProcessing fresh fruitsProduct development for fresh fruit and convenience productsFrozen storage rental
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #36
L'ART'isan Pâtissier NR Sàrl Logo

L'ART'isan Pâtissier NR Sàrl

Since 2020 · 1–10 empl.4.9(67)

L'ART'isan Pâtissier NR Sàrl is a pastry and chocolate business. Its products include pastries, chocolates, viennoiseries and ice cream; it also makes custom cakes for events and personalized offerings for businesses.

Food manufacturerPatisserieCustom cakesChocolates
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #37
LIMAT Bernard Logo

LIMAT Bernard

Since 2000 · 1–10 empl.4.8(42)

LIMAT Bernard is a butcher’s shop and delicatessen that makes meat and charcuterie products using artisanal methods. Its range includes dried and smoked sausages, pâtés and other house-made specialities.

Food manufacturerRetail butcher-charcuterieArtisanal charcuterieDry sausages and salamis
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #38
Ferme avicole La Belle Luce SA Logo

Ferme avicole La Belle Luce SA

Since 2001 · 1–10 empl.4.6(43)

Ferme avicole La Belle Luce SA operates a poultry farm producing free-range poultry. It sells poultry and prepared poultry products directly to private customers and restaurants.

Food manufacturerFarm poultry and eggsProcessed poultry productsFarm direct sales
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #39
Pasquier Frédéric Fromagerie d'Echarlens Logo

Pasquier Frédéric Fromagerie d'Echarlens

Since 2009 · 1–10 empl.4.8(31)

Pasquier Frédéric Fromagerie d'Echarlens is a cheese dairy producing Gruyère AOP and Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP in conventional and organic varieties. Its products also include fondue, butter, double cream, sérac and Crémeux d’Echarlens.

Food manufacturerGruyère AOPVacherin Fribourgeois AOPFondue
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #40
La Boucherie de Cottens Sàrl Logo

La Boucherie de Cottens Sàrl

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.4.8(32)

La Boucherie de Cottens Sàrl is a butcher’s shop offering meat and charcuterie specialities, mostly made with Swiss meat. Its range includes grilled meats, fondues and other meat dishes, as well as artisan vegetarian products.

Food manufacturerButcher’s and charcuterie specialtiesGrill and skewer productsMeat fondues
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #41
Laiterie du Camus, succursale de la Laiterie du Centre Sàrl Logo

Laiterie du Camus, succursale de la Laiterie du Centre Sàrl

Since 2012 · 1–10 empl.4.8(53)

Laiterie du Camus, succursale de la Laiterie du Centre Sàrl is a specialist shop for cheese and dairy products. Its range includes regional and other cheeses, fondue, raclette, cheese platters and fine groceries.

Food manufacturerCheese assortmentRacletteCheese platters
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #42
Mon Chocolatier SA Logo

Mon Chocolatier SA

Since 2017 · 1–10 empl.4.8(142)

Mon Chocolatier SA makes and sells artisan chocolate products. Its range includes chocolates, macarons, cakes, ice cream and seasonal creations.

Food manufacturerChocolate and patisserie boutiqueCustomised corporate giftsWedding desserts and cakes
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #43
Boucherie-traiteur de l'Ancien Comté, Marc Décrind Sàrl Logo

Boucherie-traiteur de l'Ancien Comté, Marc Décrind Sàrl

Since 2017 · 1–10 empl.4.6(54)

Boucherie-traiteur de l'Ancien Comté, Marc Décrind Sàrl is a butcher’s shop offering charcuterie and fresh fish. Its services include retail sales of meat and other food products, customised wholesale meat orders, and homemade dishes and catering for events.

Food manufacturerButchery and charcuterieCatering serviceWholesale meat
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #44
Fromagerie Caille Sàrl Logo

Fromagerie Caille Sàrl

Since 2017 · 1–10 empl.4.9(42)

Fromagerie Caille Sàrl is an artisan village cheese dairy that transforms fresh milk from the region into cheese, cream, butter and other dairy products. Its range includes Gruyère AOP and Vacherin Fribourgeois AOP, sold through its shop and at markets.

Food manufacturerArtisanal cheesesCream, butter and dairy productsSales in the village shop
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #45
Stähli Bäckerei Lebensmittel Logo

Stähli Bäckerei Lebensmittel

Since 2010 · 1–10 empl.4.7(242)

Stähli Bäckerei Lebensmittel is a bakery business.

Food manufacturer
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #46
Fromage Gruyère S.A. Logo

Fromage Gruyère S.A.

Since 1916 · 11–20 empl.4.9(17)

Fromage Gruyère S.A. matures, selects and markets Gruyère AOP and other Swiss cheeses. The company also sells its cheese products internationally.

Food manufacturerAging of Gruyère AOPSwiss cheesesCheese export
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #47
CV Commerce de Viande S.A. Logo

CV Commerce de Viande S.A.

Since 1988 · 1–10 empl.4.6(32)

CV Commerce de Viande S.A. operates a wholesale meat business and a retail butcher’s shop. It sells a range of meats and prepares meat, sausages and other specialities in its own workshop.

Food manufacturerRetail butcher shopWholesale meatPortion-packed meats for the freezer
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #48
L'Artizan Sàrl Logo

L'Artizan Sàrl

Since 2005 · 1–10 empl.4.5(46)

L'Artizan Sàrl operates a cheese and grocery shop offering Gruyère, other cheeses and regional specialities. Its range also includes fondue mixes, which are available to order online.

Food manufacturerCheese and fine groceryOnline ordering of regional productsCustom platters
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #49
Gilles Sàrl Logo

Gilles Sàrl

Since 2009 · 1–10 empl.4.5(99)

Gilles Sàrl is a bakery, pastry and confectionery business that produces and sells breads, pastries, chocolates and related products. The company operates retail outlets, including a crèmerie and a tea-room.

Food manufacturerBakery, patisserie and confectioneryDairy shopTea-room
ranQ Trust Score 4.4 out of 5.0, rated Very high, Rank #50

Food manufacturer in the Canton of Fribourg

505Food manufacturerCommercial register (Zefix) · as of November 7, 2026
2014Median year of registrationCommercial register (Zefix) · as of November 7, 2026
505in the Canton of FribourgCommercial register (Zefix) · as of November 7, 2026
7,611in SwitzerlandCommercial register (Zefix) · as of November 7, 2026
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