Costa Rican coffee co-op drives carbon-neutral approach in the industry

Coopedota is working to reduce waste, energy use and water consumption

Co-operative Academy of Manchester doubles in size following £18m extension

'We have some of the very best staff and students and the new extension will enable…

A new overview of the history of co-operation

How have external forces – from market crashes to new countercultures – shaped the movement?

Co-op Group brings new pig welfare standards into force on meat sourcing

'We will be working hard with innovative and passionate British farmers who share our principles, to…

Southern Co-op doubles target fund for charity partner in just six months

The society is raising funds for children’s hospice Naomi House & Jacksplace

Paraguayan Senate approves amendment giving co-ops exemption from VAT

Since VAT was imposed on co-ops in 2016, members have been more reluctant to take loans

Farmer-owned data co-op offers new insights on crop yields

Grower Information Services Cooperative is collaborating on a new set of analytical tools to help boost…

Investigation ordered into the downfall of the Cyprus Co-operative Bank

The crisis has brought street protests and calls for ministerial resignations

Lincolnshire Co-op raises £143,400 for Prostate Cancer UK

The disease takes a life every 45 minutes, with one in eight men diagnosed with prostate…

Italy’s right wing government threatens funding cuts for refugee co-ops

Pledges from the populist coalition are a worry for co-ops which have been working with refugees…

The Co-op Group grows its Welsh membership by over 40%

'Our investment in our communities is transforming our stores – ensuring the Co-op is agile, efficient,…

East of England Co-op apprenticeships scheme shortlisted for two national awards

'We have worked hard to create a fair programme which helps local people carve out a…