Umbrella organisation of Thurgau milk producers with advisory services, BAMOS sample submission and interest representation

Genossenschaft Thurgauer Milchproduzenten TMP

Weinfelden (CH) · Industriestrasse 9New on Amplifa

ca. 1897 (129th financial year 2025)Founded

Net 190 full-time equivalent positionsHeadcount

ca. CHF 25 millionBalance sheet total

About the Cooperative TMP

The Cooperative of Thurgau Milk Producers TMP, based in Weinfelden, is an interest organisation for milk producers in the canton of Thurgau and adjacent areas. It does not provide industrial manufacturing services, but represents the economic, professional and political interests of its members vis-à-vis authorities, banks, milk processors and the national umbrella organisation Swiss Milk Producers SMP, of which TMP is a member. The cooperative promotes economical, environmentally friendly and high-quality milk production and processing. Through its head office in Weinfelden, TMP offers services such as BAMOS sample submission (milk, water and food samples), BAMOS milk advisory on udder health, germ and cell counts, review of sample contracts, support in contract and price negotiations, MR farm assistance, as well as the administration of cooperative-owned properties. The 129th financial year is reported in 2025; the head office manages a balance sheet total of around CHF 25 million with a net 190 full-time equivalent positions.

Site: Weinfelden
Processes: BAMOS sample submission point (milk, water and food samples), BAMOS milk advisory (udder health, germ counts, cell counts), Advisory and support (sample contracts, articles of association, milk purchase contracts), Support in contract and price negotiations, Interest representation vis-à-vis SMP, authorities, banks, milk processors, Public relations, MR Farm Assistance, Assistance with the collection and disposal of unsaleable milk
Certificates: ISO 9001
Industries: Agriculture, Dairy farming, Milk processing

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Interest representation vis-à-vis SMP, authorities and milk processors
02
Advisory services and support for members (contracts, prices)
03
BAMOS sample submission and milk advisory
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Collection of SMP contributions
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Administration of cooperative properties

Location

Weinfelden

Head office / administration with BAMOS sample submission point

BAMOS sample submission point
Advisory services
Secretariat
Financial management

Offers for Members

**Brochure "Producing Milk Safely"**Publication · Dairy farming

**Advisory services**Service · Dairy farming

**MR Farm Assistance**Service · Dairy farming

Inside the production

Industries

AgricultureDairy farmingMilk processing

Additional services

BAMOS sample submission point (milk, water and food samples)BAMOS milk advisory (udder health, germ counts, cell counts)Advisory and support (sample contracts, articles of association, milk purchase contracts)Support in contract and price negotiationsInterest representation vis-à-vis SMP, authorities, banks, milk processorsPublic relationsMR Farm AssistanceAssistance with the collection and disposal of unsaleable milkCollection of SMP contributions (milk support and marketing fund)Administration of cooperative-owned propertiesFarm banner & farm sign 'swissmilk green'School on the Farm

Goals and Quality Promotion

TMP promotes quality measures in milk production and supports members with milk quality problems through the BAMOS milk advisory service (udder health, germ counts, cell counts).

Evidence	Weinfelden
ISO 9001

Association History

ca. 1897
Founding of the cooperative or its predecessor organisations; 2025 marks the 129th financial year (derived, not explicitly documented)
1999
Renaming of the ZVSM founded in 1907 to Swiss Milk Producers (SMP); TMP is a member of the national umbrella organisation
2025
Jürg Fatzer served as Managing Director until 31.03.2025; Kurt Krucker took over as of 01.04.2025; sale of the Molki site