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Revolver Co-op – improving lives one cup at a time

Director Paul Birch discusses new developments at the coffee co-op, including public health advocacy in Malawi

New president and CEO for America’s Credit Unions

US apex America’s Credit Unions has announced Scott Simpson as its next president and chief executive…

US agri co-ops launch partnership to fast-track new farm tech

Dairy giant Land O'Lakes and local agri co-ops will invest up to $7m per start-up to…

Desjardins signs deal to take over global investor Guardian Capital

The credit union federation says the deal marks a “significant milestone” in its bid to strengthen…

Co-op leaders criticise US-EU joint statement on trade deal

Apexes Copa-Cogeca, Rescoop.eu and Co-operatives Europe have all stated concerns about the agreement

Agri giant CHS continues acquisition plan to grow market access

The farmer-owned co-op has bought a grain facility in Nebraska to optimise supply chain and connect…

Minnesota grocery co-ops propose merger

Members will vote on the proposal this autumn

Great Lakes Credit Union collects 10,000 supply items for local schools

Items such as workbooks, pens and backpacks were donated in northern Illinois via GLCU branches

US electric co-ops want climate emissions standards scrapped

Sector apex NRECA has clashed with the Environmental Protection Agency over its carbon rules, but environmental…

REI co-op reaches deal with workers for a path to union contracts

The agreement includes a national bargaining structure and wage increases for workers at union stores who…

US electric co-ops back bill to reform federal disaster response 

The USA’s National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (Nreca) is backing a bipartisan bill aiming to reform…

Two US dairy co-ops settle milk price-fixing lawsuit

Dairy Farmers of America and Select Milk Producers have denied liability but agreed a settlement of…