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Central Co-op weathers economic headwinds to post £20m operating profit

'We have a clear plan and exciting opportunities to grow our sales, increase membership, improve our…

Irish agri food co-ops told to prepare for new Brexit import controls

The UK will introduce sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) measures on 31 October

Midcounties operating profit rises to £7.2m as gross sales revive past £1bn mark

The co-op's performance was buoyed by a post-pandemic revival of its travel arm and reduced performance…

Central Co-op highlights funeral colleague support for Dying Matters Week

'The wellbeing of colleagues has always been a priority ... and funeral colleagues often deal with…

Nepalese co-operative apex wins Food and Agricultural Organisation award

The federation was praised for its work on local living standards, sustainable agri-food systems, biodiversity and…

Dubai’s Union Coop signs agreement with World Wildlife Fund

The co-op will support the work of Emirates Nature-WWF as part of its wider social responsibility…

Sarah de Heusch appointed director of Social Economy Europe

Joining the organisation from platform co-op Smart, de Heusch pledges to grow the network and keep…

USA’s National Co+op Grocers sets out its social and environmental impact

The Food Co-op Impact Report details the impact of its 159 members on sustainability, inclusive economy,…

Co-op Group grows its partnership with Just Eat to cover nearly 1,000 stores

The Group is developing its digital offer in a bid to bag 30% of quick-convenience online…

Heart of England Co-op profits fall to £3.7m after ‘tough trading year’

CEO Ali Kurji warned of a difficult year to come but said he remains optimistic about…

Annual report on Europe’s co-op banks highlights work on key policy areas

The EACB says it has carried out advocacy work on issues such as financial stability, digital…

East of England Co-op announces sales volume growth despite £5.5m trading loss

CEO Doug Field said the business remains sound despite rising costs and is embarking on an…