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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…

Nutrinor co-op to acquire new creamery to become a Quebec agrifood leader

The co-op plans to expand its presence in the domestic fine cheeses market and move outside…

Canada’s housing co-ops gather to discuss the need for affordable homes

CHF Canada is looking at ways to leverage its real estate to secure new investments and…

World Environment Day: How co-ops are connecting us with the planet

We take a look at ten of the co-ops that connect people to nature, from tourism…

Trump’s detailed budget confirms cuts that will affect co-ops and credit unions

The administration wants to cut two crucial credit union funds, a move branded a 'mistake' by…