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Fonterra’s farmer-owners approve sale of global consumer business

The New Zealand dairy co-op giant is selling its Mainland Group arm to Lactalis for $4.22bn

New Zealand agri co-op Alliance to sell 65% stake to Irish company

A vote put to farmer-owners saw 87% approval for the $270m part-demutualisation deal with Dawn Meats

Australian grain co-op CBH predicts bumper harvest after investment

The co-op says it can handle larger volumes thanks to strategic planning, new tech and investment…

Australia’s housing co-ops hold second annual summit

'Co-ops are proving that housing can be done differently, at scale, sustainably, and with people at…

New Zealand’s co-ops ‘punch above their weight’, says sector report

Figures from Cooperative Business New Zealand show co-ops are more resilient than other businesses, boosting prosperity…

Queensland co-ops plan for growth under state’s social impact agenda

'Our movement, in all its diversity, is an ideal partner for the Queensland government’s social impact…

CBH grain co-op pilots biofuels project to cut shipping emissions

The farmer-owned exporter, based in Western Australia, is working with shipping firms Norden and Oldendorff to…

Australian co-ops apex calls for competition and regulation reform

BCCM chief executive Melina Morrison was speaking as businesses, unions and decision makers met for the…

Co-op Bank of New Zealand replaces core system to chase growth

New Zealand’s Co-operative Bank is replacing its core banking system in a “major investment” as it…

Fonterra opens first electrode boiler in bid to cut climate emissions

The New Zealand dairy co-op plans to invest $70m in two new electrode boilers as part…

How are co-ops of the Asia-Pacific accelerating gender equality?

Report on an ICA regional event on work by the sector to advance SDG5, with examples…

Fonterra reports NZ$729m profit after tax in interim results

CEO MIles Hurrell confirmed the co-op’s plan to continue to invest in future-proofing operations and its…