The move has sparked concern that economic reforms which have strengthened the country’s co-op movement are…
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Show filtersLessons from north America: the power of community-owned food stores in the age of grocery giants
In Canada, 80% of grocery sales go to just five retailers. Author and co-operator Jon Steinman…
USA credit unions back project to give school supplies to local pupils
A joint project from a credit union services organisation and a stationery provider is making sure…
How can credit unions grow in a sustainable way?
Four international stories of sustainable growth in credit unions
Canadian housing co-op wins national award for fostering inclusion via a Women’s Circle
Members of the Sarcee Meadows Housing Co-op in Calgary come from a diverse range of ethnicities…
Innovation in Costa Rica: co-ops using agricultural waste for cosmetics and snacks
After overproduction hit prices, Frutalcoop and Cooperoguata are producing topping, energy bars, soaps and body lotions
Farmer-owned Fairtrade company Divine Chocolate announces new exports
The company has expanded its offerings at UK retailers Waitrose and BP Connect and is extending…
Co-op consortium formed to help farmers in Africa gain access to financial services
Organisations from Canada, Ireland and Africa are teaming up to improve rural outreach for credit unions…
ICA president Monique Leroux joins Fiera Capital as vice chair and strategic advisor
The finance expert also has roles with the Quebec government and sits on the boards of…
Canadian healthcare co-op pushes down the cost of medical bills
Beneplan covers more than 25,000 people and offers access to medication not included in state assistance…
US Congress increases funds for international co-op development
The Cooperative Development Program has had funding increased to $12m for the year, to support co-op…
US co-ops join list of 600 organisations opposing Donald Trump’s rural cuts
NCBA CLUSA is one of several co-op names who fear the axed programmes will bring hardship…