What does “Maia” mean?

Maia is the Goddess of growth and rebirth, and the Grandmother of Magic. We believe that the Goddess Maia helped us magically blend local milk and fruit into our unique yogurt, to feed families in the best quality possible.

Our Story

Maia founder, Hamilton Colwell, understood the value of simplicity when creating the best quality yogurt by keeping the recipe honest and simple.
We make Maia taste homemade. Hamilton first created Maia in his small apartment kitchen in Uptown Manhattan, simply utilizing a double boiler, a heating pad, a beach towel, and basic utensils. Maia’s rustic beginnings impressed even the harshest critics, determining the worth of its uniqueness.
Hamilton’s goal was to work with local family-owned farms and make a positive impact on the consumer’s health. He, therefore, perfected his recipe when teaming up with the Registered Dietician Mary Jane Detroyer, MS RD CDN, and dairy experts from Cornell’s School of Agriculture and Life Science.
In 2010, Maia launched locally to Hamilton’s native Connecticut and New York City stores as the only Less-Sweet yogurt with natural cane sugar, superior probiotic levels, and nutrients necessary for better family nourishing.

Regenerative Agriculture: Caring for Cows and the Planet

We are deeply grateful to the cows who bring the best milk into the production of Maia. We work with family farms because their cows are treated humanely and are 100% grass-fed.

Concerned about the health of every living creature, Maia takes every opportunity to do right by our environment. We work with family farms that utilize Regenerative Agricultural Practices. Our cups have 22% less plastic than other yogurt brands. We believe that the planet deserves our respect and care. Grass-fed cows milk provides the most healthy fats too!

Our Cows

Our production starts with our beloved cows. They are from the heart of North Eastern dairy country and are only pasture-raised and Non-GMO. An excellent natural source of protein. Milk plays a crucial role in building and keeping stronger, denser, and healthier bones and teeth. Calcium helps women to reduce the risk of osteoporosis and is necessary to develop bones in a growing fetus. That is why Maia is committed to use the best quality milk to produce the most nutritious yogurt.

Meet the team!

  • Hamilton Colwell
    CEO & Founder

    School: Colgate University

    Favorite Flavor: All of them.


    "Sugar is the devil, and all cows are family.  Grass-fed yogurt is better for you, our cows and our world."

  • Lydia Chase
    Marketing

    School:Connecticut College

    Favorite Flavor:Cherry Pomegranate


    "As an Environmental Studies major and (self-proclaimed) yogurt fanatic, I take my probiotics very seriously. That said, I think that the Maia company has created something really special–a delicious and sustainable grass-fed cow’s milk yogurt that you can feel good about eating AND buying. I’ve tried a lot of yogurts in my lifetime, but I’m confident I won’t be looking any further than Maia… And that says a lot."

Interested in a career?

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