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Price wars, mergers, demutualisations: Hard times for the dairy co-op?

After the sale of New Zealand’s Westland co-op, we take a look at the dairy sector…

Co-op Party condemns suspension of Parliament

The Party's chair, secretary general and Northern Ireland office have all condemned the move

How can agri co-ops deal with climate change, tough markets and Brexit?

'It’s a tough time being a farmer, but if they are willing to engage we can…

Fewer farming co-ops in the UK but with an increased turnover

'There’s a need to get our act together and demonstrate that by co-operating we are stronger…

UK’s co-ops turned over £37.7bn in 2019

The report shows that rural economies are the most co-operative in the UK

Co-op Group opens new store next to its Manchester HQ

The new city centre store follows a £660,000 investment by the member-owned retailer

How to grow the co-operative model of business

Jo Platt MP encourages submissions to the Greater Manchester Co-operative Commission consultation

Central England Co-op food bank appeal still in need of donations

‘We are so proud of the generosity of our customers and members who have donated enough…

Press reports say Co-op Energy is in merger talks with rival Octopus

The energy provider, part of Midcounties Co-op, reported a loss in its most recent results

Lincolnshire Co-op funds charity apprenticeships

‘We run a number of apprenticeship schemes at Lincolnshire Co-op so we know how valuable they…

British professionals visit Romanian credit unions to share insights

Visitors explored the similarities between the two movements during the Erasmus-sponsored learning week

Co-op Group urges councils to bin delay to home food waste collections

The retailer says composting or energy generation from food waste will help cut greenhouse emissions