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New markets, new products: Scotland’s agri co-ops face the future

Report on the recent conference of the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society, held in Crieff

Crisis-hit Australian football team considers fan-ownership

New South Wales team Central Coast Mariners hit trouble after its former owner liquidated club entities

Co-op Group extends logistics deal with haulier Buffaload

A new five-year contract has been signed between Cambridgeshire haulier Buffaload and the Co-op Group. The…

Canadian co-ops convene Council of Economic Advisors

The new body comprises chief economists from Canada’s major co-operatives and mutuals, alongside academics

Kenya’s financial co-ops look to fintech partnerships

Digital transactions have become more important for the sector, prompting discussion at 4th Annual Cooperative CEOs…

Kazakhstan launches action plan to boost agri co-op sector

Measures include state support, assessments of land and infrastructure, and provision of skills and training

Almost half of Ugandan co-ops ‘dormant’, claims government

The government says it is working to recover 'grabbed co-operative assets' and restructure leadership

Australian co-op sector calls for support as government prepares budget

BCCM's recommendations include measures to increase social care delivery and domestic food and beverage processing capacity

Progress on upgrades to US credit union law

The bill includes changes to the rules round board meetings and upgrades to the regulation of…

OurCoop launches retail media network to connect brands with customers

MediaCoop will use data and insight 'to match products with the right audiences, locations and moments'

New retail society OurCoop pledges 300 new apprentice placements

The society promises 'routes into work, progression for existing colleagues and leadership development'

Desjardins scores in three best-employer lists

The finance co-op giant was rated highly in separate ratings by Forbes, Mediacorp and Women in…