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Innovative food co-op sees NHS patients growing food at GP surgeries

A food co-operative set up by a GP surgery is helping patients to grow food in Lambeth,…

First Milk chief executive Mike Gallacher steps down

British dairy farmers’ co-op First Milk has announced that its chief executive Mike Gallacher is stepping down,…

How can we trade fairly beyond the Fairtrade movement?

Fairtrade focuses on goods produced by some of the poorest – and most exploited – people…

Fairtrade Fortnight: Survey shows UK adults do not think about people producing their food

A poll by Atomic Research shows that nearly a quarter of adults in the UK never…

Co-op Group commits to 100% Fairtrade cocoa in all own-brand items

In the lead up to Fairtrade Fortnight, the Co-operative Group has announced that from May 2017, 100%…

Sri Lanka plans new laws and national policy for co-ops

The government of Sri Lanka is amending its co-operative legislation and looking to implement the country’s first…

European Agri-Cooperative Confederation launches award for innovation

Applications are now open for the fourth edition of the European Award for Cooperative Innovation, which promote…

French presidential election: Are co-ops on the agenda?

France elects its new president in April, a decision which could affect the future course of the country’s…

Co-op retailers outdo conventional rivals on animal welfare, survey finds

Co-operatives in the food industry often outperform privately listed companies when it comes to animal welfare,…

Pioneers group helps to train future agricultural leaders

A training programme for young farmers has been launched by the Co-op Group. The Farming Pioneers Group was…

Canadian dairy co-op Agropur announces new regional champions

Canadian dairy co-op Agropur has paid tribute to its members by announcing 16 new regional champions at its 28th…

First Milk says it will catch up on payments to farmers after successful turnaround

Dairy co-op First Milk said it has completed its turnaround and can now catch up on deferred payments…