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Show filtersFormer head of Sunkist growers co-op Russell Hanlin Snr dies at 84
A leading figure in global trade, he led the co-op for 20 years and also served…
Farmer-owned co-op Land O’Lakes joins up with Vermont Creamery
The Minnesota-based co-op says it will use its rural values and marketing expertise to bring the…
Grain co-operative Openfield appoints Philip Moody as chair
The board of directors voted for Mr Moody to succeed Richard Beldam, who retires from the…
We want a new Europe that cares for the real economy, sustainable development and social justice
As the European Union celebrates 60 years since the Treaty of Rome, co-operatives in industry and…
Carrefour sets up agricultural co-op in Romania
French retailer Carrefour has founded an agricultural co-operative in a Romanian village to bring local fresh…
How you can join a co-operative solution for Real Farming
Land banking is a popular game for entrepreneurs that sows rich rewards. Land is bought by…
Innovative food co-op sees NHS patients growing food at GP surgeries
A food co-operative set up by a GP surgery is helping patients to grow food in Lambeth,…
First Milk chief executive Mike Gallacher steps down
British dairy farmers’ co-op First Milk has announced that its chief executive Mike Gallacher is stepping down,…
How can we trade fairly beyond the Fairtrade movement?
Fairtrade focuses on goods produced by some of the poorest – and most exploited – people…
Fairtrade Fortnight: Survey shows UK adults do not think about people producing their food
A poll by Atomic Research shows that nearly a quarter of adults in the UK never…
Co-op Group commits to 100% Fairtrade cocoa in all own-brand items
In the lead up to Fairtrade Fortnight, the Co-operative Group has announced that from May 2017, 100%…
