“Saveurs du Terroir” Partners
Local Flavors
The promotional organization “Neuchâtel Vins et Terroir” (NVT) encourages restaurants in the Canton of Neuchâtel to include local products bearing the NVT label on their menus. The goal is to support local businesses and encourage both local and out-of-town customers to enjoy local products. Participating restaurants will thus be able to set themselves apart from other establishments that do not participate in this initiative.
SCOPE OF APPLICATION
These guidelines apply to all restaurants in the canton of Neuchâtel.
Eligibility Criteria
- The terroir categories are clearly identified on the map with the designation “NVT”
- The “Partenaire du Terroir” plaque is displayed at the entrance to the building, and the vintage sticker—sent by NVT—is replaced each year.
- The partner’s website includes a link to www.neuchatel-vins-terroir.ch as well as its logo
- The store’s staff is familiar with the regional brand’s product lineup and its philosophy.
À la carte:
| Category | Minimum number of products minimum | Requirements |
| Non-alcoholic beverage | 1 | 100% from the region (apple juice, syrup, etc.) |
| Mineral water | 1 | Switzerland |
| Bottled wine or open wine | 3 | 1 Chasselas NE AOC 1 Œil-de-perdrix NE AOC 1 Pinot Noir NE AOC |
| Local Specialties Menu | 1 | Includes 3 products with the NVT label |
| Local Dish | 4 | Main product with the NVT label |
| Cheese (if a cheese platter is offered) | 4 | NVT-Certified |
| Breakfast (if offered) | 4 | 100% locally sourced products |
*The use of food products from one’s own production (from a farm or garden) is permitted.
Quality Monitoring and Inspection
Neuchâtel Vins et Terroir conducts a quality inspection during thefirst year of certification, and then once every four years.
Each year, the establishment must submit its menu to NVT in order to receive the sticker for the following year to display on its “Partenaire du Terroir” plaque.
If the requirements are not met, the establishment will have its “Partenaire du Terroir” plaque revoked and will be required to remove the logo from its menu and website.
Special Offer
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Access to Communication Campaigns
Social Media Communication
Disclosure of Your Address in Response to External Requests
Free provision of a “Partenaire du Terroir” plaque for the establishment
Membership Fee
- An annual membership fee of CHF 100 will be charged to support the promotion and visibility of the institution.
On the registration form, please indicate the contact person for this certification; NVT will schedule a meeting once your registration is received.
