Paul Gosling takes a look at the consolidation trend in the farmer-owned co-op sector, which often…
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Show filtersArla and DMK merge to form Europe’s biggest dairy co-op
Farmer-owned businesses Arla Foods and DMK Group have completed their merger to form Europe’s largest dairy co-op. The…
Irish agri co-op Tirlán posts €63.7m operating profit for 2025
The former Glanbia Co-op reported a year of strong delivery backed by healthy milk prices
As the US Farm Bill finally rolls forward, what does it mean for agri co-ops?
The latest US Farm Bill is working its way through the federal legislature after two years…
US agricultural co-ops agree ‘member-led’ merger
Members of Randall Farmers Co-op Union have voted in favour of a merger with Central Valley…
Agropur dairy co-op to invest $1bn in Quebec and Nova Scotia sites
The co-op says the investment will create 90 jobs, boost production and upgrade tech at the…
Farm co-ops can boost UK’s food security, says report
The paper, issued by the Co-op Party with support from the Co-op Group, says the issue…
Lakeland Dairies reports pre-tax profits of €25.2m
'Strong production conditions and firm markets in the first half were followed by a more challenging…
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'
Kenyan tea and coffee co-operatives tackle child labour
A training programme for farmers and co-operative leaders forms part of a wider effort to eliminate…
Farmer-owned Openfield co-op to run trials of biofuel HGVs
The grain co-op is working with Scania and CNG Fuels to trial a low-emissions lorry as…
Kerrygold owner Ornua co-op reports €136.6m operating profit
Irish dairy co-op Ornua has reported a “solid trading performance” for 2025, with its operating profit…
