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EnvironmentWorld Environment Day: How co-ops are connecting us with the planet
We take a look at ten of the co-ops that connect people to nature, from tourism to agriculture and conservation
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AgricultureIndian dairy co-op Amul sponsors New Zealand cricket in ICC Champions Trophy
Team bosses hope the deal, follows a string of international sporting associations for Amul, will be the start of a long relationship
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AgricultureIndian and Mauritian co-operative movements strengthen ties
India and Mauritius have signed a memorandum of understanding on 16 January to intensify collaboration in the co-operative sector. A delegation of co-operators from Mauritius visited India in January, where they engaged with the National...
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AgricultureWorld’s first Fairtrade nut-farming co-op celebrates tenth birthday
One of the biggest Fairtrade success stories in recent years is Liberation Foods, which celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2017. It was founded by Twin – the Fairtrade charity famed for setting up Cafedirect and Divine Chocolate....
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Banking and InsuranceCo-op banks in India investigated for alleged money laundering
Indian co-operative banks are being investigated for allegedly depositing money in banned currency after demonetisation. The country’s Enforcement Directorate revealed it was looking into the transactions of more than 50 branches of leading banks, including 14 co-operative...
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Banking and InsuranceIndian co-operative bank responds to demonetisation by launching mobile app
A co-operative bank in Kerala, India, has found an innovative solution to the country’s liquidity problem following demonetisation. Thenhipalam Co-operative Rural Bank Limited in Malappuram has launched a digital currency, COOPaisa, which enables customers to...
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AgricultureIndian co-ops take measures in response to government-led demonetisation
A demonetisation policy pursued by the government of India is posing challenges to both dairy and financial co-operatives. Prime minister Narendra Modi announced earlier this month the demonetisation of Rs 500 (£5.9) and Rs 1,000 (£11.7)...
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CommunityAmul dairy opens its first mall and restaurant
Co-op giant Amul has opened its first mall in India, Amul Green, as it begins experimenting with the modern retail format. The world’s 13th largest dairy organisation, Amul has opened the new venture in a 5,800 sq ft...
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RetailAmul co-operative is sponsoring India’s Olympic delegation
Dairy giant Amul co-operative will be one of the official sponsors of India’s Olympic athletes in Rio. The co-op, which is jointly owned by 3.6m milk producers, is the country’s biggest food brand. Amul will...
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Banking and InsuranceGovernment in Kerala considers merging its co-op banks
The government of Kerala is consulting on the possibility of merging all existing co-operative banks into one single co-operative organisation. The move is aimed at widening the reach of co-operative banks in the southern Indian...