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21 May '13

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United States Baby co-ops as an alternative to foster care
Baby co-operatives could provide a real alternative to foster care in the US according to Professor...
United States NCBA calls for small business administration lending programmes for food co-ops
The National Cooperative Business Association is advocating for changes to small business...
United States Land O'Lakes committed to reducing environmental impact
The second largest co-operative in the US, Land O Lakes, has cut their energy consumption by almost...
United States Mergers help farmers achieve $1bn income
The largest co-op in the US is unknown to most Americans — but it is a critical element of...
SingaporeSingaporean co-operators honoured in co-op awards

Over 30 co-operators were honoured in the Singapore National Co-operative Federation (SNCF) Honours Awards 2013 on 19 January.

United StatesConsumer-run health insurers receive devastating cuts in fiscal cliff

Plans to create consumer-run health insurers in almost every state in the USA have been scrapped due to cuts of $1.4 billion in the fiscal cliff passed on 1 January.

GermanyRenewable energy projects driven by co-operatives

A new study published by Energy Transition reveals how the shift towards renewable energy or “Energiewende” in Germany is driven by co-operatives.

GermanyCo-operatives drive renewable energy transition in Germany

A study published by Energy Transition reveals how the transition towards renewable energy or “Energiewende” in Germany is driven by co-operatives.

SudanSouth Sudan turns to co-operatives to help grow economy

South Sudan is troubled. Despite it gaining independence from Sudan last July, the two nations are still at odds, especially over control of the oil produced along their ...

Consumer Affairs Minister Jo Swinson presents the award to NHC’s Jacqui Grimes, Policy Officer, and Louise Coulter, Marketing Officer

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United KingdomBulk buy website wins 'Buy Better Together' prize

A project that provides loans to disadvantaged people to buy essential goods; has scooped a £15,000 prize launched by Co-operatives UK.

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Norma Gaeda working at the Soppexccaa Co-operative in Nicaragua.

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Global NewsFairtrade co-op links up with women farmers

An award-winning co-operative is forging closer links with women farmers as part of a new Fairtrade initiative.

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United StatesMergers help farmers achieve $1bn income

The largest co-op in the US is unknown to most Americans — but it is a critical element of the country’s economy.

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Ramsay Dunning, Group General Manager, Co-operative Energy; Nigel Mason, Business Development Manager, and Ben Reid, Chief Executive of parent-organisation Midcounties Co-op at the launch of Co-operative Energy 18 months ago

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United KingdomCo-operative Energy is switched on to the market

Energy is making headlines. This month, SSE – Scottish and Southern Energy – announced its half year profits for the period ending September rose by 38 per cent ...

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New Lanark mill went on to inspire the principles of the Co-op Movement.

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United KingdomNew book charts Robert Owen's revolutionary history

THE story of the Scottish Cotton Mill village, New Lanark, ran by social pioneer Robert Owen has been told in a new book out next year.

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