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First Milk launches water quality project across 700 farms

The dairy co-op says the project, to identify nutrients impact at farm and field level, fits…

Meet … Kate Allum, interim CEO, Co-op Group

'Events like Co-operatives UK’s Co-op Retail Conference are valuable because they bring people together to share…

First Milk CEO to retire after decade at dairy co-op helm

The co-op said Shelagh Hancock 'has overseen a period of significant growth and transformation'

Dairy co-op First Milk wins 22 medals at cheese awards

The farmer-owned co-op also picked up four trophies at the ceremony, for its Cheddars and Double…

First Milk partners with Nestle on soil and water conservation project

The four-year project will work with Pembrokeshire farmers to reduce soil compaction and improve water infiltration

First Milk lifts operating profit to £16.8m as it continues growth

The co-op also hailed steps forward in terms of investment and acquisitions, and with regenerative agriculture

The Long Read: 2024 Co-operative Congress

Action, education and working better together

First Milk co-op acquires Dorset product maker BV Dairy

'This provides a genuine extension to our business, extending our manufacturing and market reach'

How to feed the world sustainably? Scottish agri co-ops consider the options

Report from the Scottish Agricultural Organisation Society's annual conference in Dunblane

First Milk improves total returns to its farmer members

The dairy co-op has increased its turnover and profit despite a volatile market bringing 'challenging circumstances'

First Milk dairy co-op acquires B Corp status through its sustainability efforts

The UK co-op has been working on net zero targets and the development of regenerative agriculture…

Dairy co-ops First Milk and Arla sign deal to produce whey protein powder

The agreement will see the ingredient, which enhances protein in foods, manufactured at First Milk's site…