La Fageda Natural Yogurt

La Fageda is a unique social and dairy cooperative located in the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park in Catalonia, Spain. Founded in 1982 by Cristóbal Colón, the company was established as a non-profit foundation with a social mission to provide meaningful employment for people with intellectual disabilities and mental health disorders.

All production takes place at their facility in Santa Pau (Girona), utilizing milk from their own cows and nearby farms. The brand has grown to become one of the most recognized yogurt producers in Catalonia, maintaining its status as an independent social enterprise. It is a prime example of a successful social project that competes at the highest level of the consumer market while prioritizing social integration over profit maximization.