Irish agri food co-ops told to prepare for new Brexit import controls

The UK will introduce sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures on 31 October

Nepalese co-operative apex wins Food and Agricultural Organisation award

The federation was praised for its work on local living standards, sustainable agri-food systems, biodiversity and…

Dubai’s Union Coop signs agreement with World Wildlife Fund

The co-op will support the work of Emirates Nature-WWF as part of its wider social responsibility…

Sarah de Heusch appointed director of Social Economy Europe

Joining the organisation from platform co-op Smart, de Heusch pledges to grow the network and keep…

Annual report on Europe’s co-op banks highlights work on key policy areas

The EACB says it has carried out advocacy work on issues such as financial stability, digital…

Italian retailer Coop Alleanza 3.0 reports €132m loss for 2022

The group also announced a four-year recovery plan with investment in products, tech, the store network…

New Zealand’s Co-operative Bank tops customer satisfaction survey

The bank ranked first in each of the 13 major satisfaction areas, including value for money,…

Belgian government wants citizen participation in offshore wind energy

'This is the first time in Europe, if not the world, that a government is encouraging…

Bruno Roelants looks back on his time at the helm of the ICA

'In spite of specific sectors having suffered particularly acutely during the pandemic, the co-operative movement has…

Spanish government green lights new law on the social economy

Ministers also approved a five-year national strategy for the sector, which accounts for 10% of the…

Coop Denmark reports DKK 628m loss for 2022, its ‘worst year ever’

The retailer said the result was 'unsatisfactory' but pointed to accelerated investments and the launch of…

What support do worker buyouts need in their fight for a better future of work?

A look at the challenges facing worker co-ops VioMe in Greece and Ceramiche Noi in Italy,…