Grupo Alimentario Guissona

In 2010, Grupo Alimentario Guissona-with its two flagships, Cooperativa Agropecuaria Guissona and Corporación Alimentaria Guissona-was the leader in the Spanish meat sector with a turnover of ?1.1 billion, 9000 cooperative members, 4500 shareholders, and 3000 employees, half of whom were immigrants from 42 different countries. The group's experience is an exceptional case of business success and comprehensive local development, based on a completely integrated business model that encompasses everything from raw materials to the end consumer. On the 50th anniversary of the founding of the cooperative, Jaume Alsina, the president of the group, reflects on the foundations of the business, challenges related to its future expansion, and the governance of the group as a whole.