With more than 150 references in packaged dairy products, 3 production plants in rural areas of Spain, 383 people part of the team, 552 collaborating livestock families or 7.9 million investments in sustainability last year, Grupo Leche Celta is celebrating its 35th anniversary Being one of the leading companies in Spain in the field of manufacturing liquid milk and dairy products for food distributors and an essential pillar in the nutrition of Spanish families.
During these 35 years, Grupo Leche Celta has focused its efforts on innovation and continuous action to meet the needs of its customers. In addition, it has chosen to promote rural development – by generating stable employment opportunities and maintaining livestock activity – as well as adopting sustainable practices.
Since its beginnings in 1989, when the Marshall family founded LAGASA (Lácteos de Galicia), and established its first factory in the small town of Pontidium, A Coruña, with only 15 employees, Grupo Leche Celta has been evolving and transforming into what it is today reaching different stages in Her business career. Introducing family packaging That revolutionized the market. Launching grass-fed milk with animal welfare certificationBeing the first dairy company to receive the double AENOR seal of animal welfare and pasture milk; Implement more sustainable packaging, reducing carbon emissions; and the recent diversification of its product line into solid dairy products, marking a new chapter in its business history.
Currently, Grupo Leche Celta, a subsidiary of the Portuguese multinational LACTOGAL Productos Alimentares, maintains its headquarters and a production plant in Pontidium, has two factories in Avila and Miruelo (Cantabria), and employs a total of 383 people. The location of its duty centers in rural areas reflects Grupo Leche Celta’s commitment to these areas and the fight against depopulation. This commitment is evident in job creation, with 90% of job positions created in cities with a population of less than 20,000, thus promoting social and economic development in these areas. In addition, it cooperates with 552 livestock families in rural municipalities, where it has been able to establish a relationship of mutual dependence built on mutual trust.
Grupo Leche Celta has managed to create a socially responsible business model, Promote actions that have a positive impact on both society and the environment. With an investment of €7.9 million in sustainability over 2023 and 2024, the company covers the entire value chain, with initiatives such as comprehensive waste management, implementation of renewable energy or material reuse. In 2023, 99.97% of its waste was evaluated and The installation of photovoltaic panels for self-consumption at the Pontidium and Avila stations is currently being completed.. In addition, the three production centers have 100% renewable electricity (zero emissions).
Likewise, Grupo Leche Celta plans to implement Environmental design measures for packaging Dedicated to the final consumer in 2024. These measures will increase the percentage of recycled plastic in all its groups to 70%, compared to the current 50%.
In line with its social commitment, Grupo Leche Celta It actively collaborates with organizations such as SOS Children’s Villages Galiciaand support programs for vulnerable children, as well as local food banks. In this sense, as part of its initiatives to celebrate its 35th anniversary, Grupo Leche Celta is implementing a series of activities to Promoting health values and social responsibility. This includes sponsoring sporting and social events and special days at the Redondela Children’s Village, where milk sessions with yoga and meditation are already being held to promote well-being among children and young people. Grupo Leche Celta will integrate the collaboration with Aldeas Infantiles SOS Galicia into its special commemorative packaging and will implement various actions on social networks to raise awareness about the important work of this organization.
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