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Show filtersLeading Canadian farming co-op brings in new tech to boost precision agriculture
Co-op, one of the largest agricultural retailers in Western Canada, is partnering with farm management company…
Organic Valley Co-operative announces new partnership with Dean Foods
The USA’s largest independent co-operative of organic farmers, CROPP, is launching a 50/50 joint venture with Dean…
Organic Valley farmers’ co-op grows membership to 2,000 families
Organic Valley, America’s largest co-operative of organic farmers, started the new year by growing its membership…
Co-op retail giant to sell burgers made from mealworms as a planet-friendly alternative
Swiss retailer Coop is launching a range of burgers and meatballs made from mealworm larvae. The organisation, one…
Ones to watch from 2016: Trends and technologies
This year, Co-operative News looked at innovation across the co-operative sector. From new technologies to new…
The role of elected representatives in member engagement
As member-owned businesses, co-operatives place a strong emphasis on engaging with their members. But what is…
Community housing in Canada to get over $20m investment
The Fonds d’investissement de Montreal (FIM) has announced its fourth capitalisation phase to improve community housing…
Our view: Caring for the community through collaboration
Co-operatives abide by the principle to care for the community, but how are they actually doing…
Co-op encourages Black Friday #OptOutside
US speciality outdoor retailer REI is shutting shop on Black Friday – and instead is inviting the…
The Co-operators among the best employers in Canada
The Co-operators Group has been selected as one of the best employers in Canada for the 14th year…
Monique Leroux joins Board of Directors at S&P Global
Finance and analytics company S&P Global has announced that co-operator Monique Leroux has joined its Board of…
