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Farm co-ops back global framework to promote regenerative agriculture

With climate change set to decrease the productivity of farming globally by up to 30%, the…

US electric co-ops add $111bn a year to national economy, says NRECA study

'America’s electric co-operatives are crucial engines of economic development both nationally and at home in their…

£10k grant supports courses at Jazz Co-op venue in Newcastle

The Community Foundation funding will support music education at the co-op's Globe venue

Report on healthcare mutuals finds sector saved UK £1bn in 2022

OAC consultancy looked at benefits to the NHS, welfare state, employers and individuals from health cash…

Coop Denmark opens three new-concept stores under branding streamline

The local, community-based Brugsen stores will run alongside the retailer's Coop supermarket and 365discount brands

Co-op Group adds six small suppliers to shelves after accelerated support scheme

'Seeing successful new businesses hit Co-op shelves is always an exciting and rewarding time for our…

Alison Hands on a life in retail – and her first six months as Lincolnshire CEO

'My role is to look at how the society is going to continue to make money…

Fairtrade Global Awards honour ethical practices, from climate crisis to living wage

Winners include the UK's Co-op Group, honoured for its climate work, while Switzerland's Coop Genossenschaft was…

Ecological Land Co-op looks for smallholders for site in Cornwall

The site is offering leases for land workers to live and work on the site it…

Support co-op launched for migrant families in need of help

Birmingham-based Mist will provide immigration advice and rights advocacy in the West Midlands

Book review: Can platform co-ops bring democracy to the digital economy?

In his new book, Trebor Scholz suggests adapting co-operation to meet the challenges of the digital…

Electric co-ops show interest in USDA’s New Era plan for rural empowerment

'It’s no surprise to see electric co-ops oversubscribe the New Era programme, which is an exciting…