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UKSCS calls for papers as it prepares to revive in-person conference

The event, to be held in Lincoln this August, will have an emphasis on consumer co-ops

Dairygold reports increased profit as it plots roadmap for next 10 years

The co-op warned of supply disruptions from the Ukraine crisis but pledged to continue action on…

New climate change initiatives from European retail co-ops

Coop Sweden is constructing a solar-powered goods terminal and Coop Denmark is setting climate targets for…

Co-op insurance apex ICMIF marks its centenary

'ICMIF’s members have collectively achieved so much for the insurance sector through their willingness to share…

Wales Co-operative Centre rebrands as Cwmpas

As the organisation turns 40 it embarks on its “next chapter as a development agency working…

FBI warns farm co-ops of heightened cyber threat in planting and harvest seasons

'Cyber actors may perceive co-operatives as lucrative targets with a willingness to pay due to the…

Pandemic sparks increased co-op activity in Fiji

Trade minister Faiyaz Koya said the co-op model is well suited to sustainable development and marine…

Sandra Uwera announced as global CEO of Fairtrade International

Previous roles include CEO of the COMESA Business Council

Central England Co-op reports trading profit of £19.9m

The figure has fallen back from last year's lockdown peak but is up 13% on the…

Co-op retailers recognised for sustainability efforts in Queen’s Awards for Enterprise

The Co-op Group and Southern Co-op were both recognised for their work on climate and other…

Scotmid announced as prime sponsor for world’s only menopause festival

Speakers including Newsnight’s Kirsty Wark will gather to open up conversations about the menopause

Judge allows Federation of Southern Co-ops to intervene in debt relief lawsuit

A $4bn US federal debt relief package aimed at addressing historic economic injustice against black farmers…