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Arla dairy co-op looks to ditch the plastic in its carton tops

The switch would reduce Arla's plastic consumption by more than 500 tonnes a year

European agricultural co-ops call for urgent support as weather hits crop yields

Copa and Cogeca say that many farmers will not be able to cover their production costs,…

Federation of Southern Coops to support applicants to USDA discrimination fund

The federation says the $2.2bn programme is ‘one step in the long march towards justice and…

Social economy high on the agenda for Spanish EU council presidency

Spain suggests a number of measures for greater social and economic justice, including promoting “a social…

Woccu looks to next three years of its USAID-backed inclusion programme

The Economic Inclusion Project has supported over 100,000 Venezuelan migrants since 2020

Social Economy Europe responds to latest Commission recommendation

'Only by changing the way we produce and consume will we be able to overcome the…

Co-op Congress: ‘When we work together the co-op movement moves’

'179 years since 1844, we are still embracing the values and principles of the Rochdale Pioneers,…

Co-op Group appoints former Interserve CEO Debbie White as chair designate

White will succeed Allan Leighton in February 2024 when he reaches the end of his nine-year…

Southern Co-op’s Gemma Lacey awarded honorary fellowship at Solent University

'It has been a privilege to inspire and create our responsible and sustainable business leaders of…

Co-operatives UK announces winners of the £10k UnFound business accelerator

The funding will be shared between platform co-ops Deep Time, the Flower Grower Collective, Grassroots City…

Australia’s top 100 co-ops buck economic trends to record 11% revenue growth

'With global instability, the post pandemic world and climate concerns, co-ops and mutuals are more vital…

Brighton’s Bevy community pub calls for support to save it from closure

The pub has won praise for its services to the local community but faces the wall…