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Co-operative Bank said to be looking for buyers for a portfolio of non-core operations
The UK’s Co-operative Bank is working with consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) to sell some of its non-core…
How is the Fairtrade movement preparing for the future?
Since the first fair trade label was introduced in 1988, the movement has been working to…
Organic Valley Co-operative announces new partnership with Dean Foods
The USA’s largest independent co-operative of organic farmers, CROPP, is launching a 50/50 joint venture with Dean…
Co-op Group opens nominations for members’ council elections
Nominations are open for this year’s elections to the Co-op Group members’ council, which was put in place to…
Organic Valley farmers’ co-op grows membership to 2,000 families
Organic Valley, America’s largest co-operative of organic farmers, started the new year by growing its membership…
Obituary: Tom Agar, former Co-op Bank chair and Lincolnshire CEO
Tom Agar, 1931 to 2016 Lincolnshire Co-operative has released news of the death of Tom Agar, chief executive of the…
Mutual Guarantee Societies Bill passes first reading in Parliament
A ten-minute rule bill to make provisions for the creation of mutual guarantee societies has passed…
Co-op retail giant to sell burgers made from mealworms as a planet-friendly alternative
Swiss retailer Coop is launching a range of burgers and meatballs made from mealworm larvae. The organisation, one…
Co-op Group celebrates 10 years supporting One Foundation water projects in Africa
The Co-op Group has celebrated the 10th anniversary of its partnership with the One Foundation, which works…
Ken Loach to speak at Ways Forward 5
Film director Ken Loach has been confirmed as a speaker at the Ways Forward 5 conference on…