In 2021, Coinga was recognised with the “Best Cooperative in Spain in Rural Development” prize awarded by Agro-food Cooperatives of Spain thanks to our commitment to the region and to the more than 60 partnered farms for which we ensure continuity.

The variety of products, the push for the development of cheese under the Denomination of Protected Mahón-Menorca Origin, the innovative character, the commitment to quality, as well as the services that we offer to the societies and initiatives, and sponsorship of various sporting and social activities were some of the most highly rated considerations.

This prize gives us the opportunity to put Menorca on the map as a rural region – a dream island where tourism is the main economic driver.

We look after our land and our traditions, but the activity that we are developing is not gardening. It’s a real economic activity that generates value and livelihoods, and the capacity to compete at the highest level thanks to the quality of our products and work systems from this small 701 km² island.

Coinga was one of the first cooperatives in Spain to integrate the whole process from the primary sector to the consumer. Almost 60 years later, we are still in Alaior, a town of 9000 inhabitants, innovating, improving our processes and products, striving to demonstrate our values and commitment, conscious of the responsibility that lies with feeding people, and fighting for sustainability in the dairy industry in Menorca.