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
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'
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…
Fonterra promotes global ingredients president to role of CEO
Richard Allen has been with the farmer-owned society since joining as a graduate in 2008
Moroccan dairy co-op launches $11m production plant
Moroccan agri co-op Extralait has opened a US$10.8m pasteurised milk plant in the north-western city Kenitra,…
Norco dairy co-op staff raise $500,000 for rescue helicopter service
The money was raised through a voluntary pay packet giving scheme at the co-op's site in…
Dairy co-ops Dale Farm and Aurivo enter all-Ireland partnership
The co-ops have backed away from a merger, and will instead collaborate to unlock scale and…

