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Oxfam wants a co-operative ‘human’ economy to fight global inequality

Co-operatives have a key part to play if the world is to move to a “human economy” says…

Organic Valley farmers’ co-op grows membership to 2,000 families

Organic Valley, America’s largest co-operative of organic farmers, started the new year by growing its membership…

Co-op retail giant to sell burgers made from mealworms as a planet-friendly alternative

Swiss retailer Coop is launching a range of burgers and meatballs made from mealworm larvae. The organisation, one…

Britain’s first authors’ co-operative launches

The first author-run publishing co-operative in Britain has launched with the publication of two titles. Gritstone…

Community for Renewables acquires the largest community solar project in the UK

Communities for Renewables (CfR) has announced the purchase and financing of the UK’s largest community solar…

Revolver launches new coffee products

Revolver co-operative is launching two new Fairtrade coffee products in time for Christmas. Chief executive Paul…

Future Co-ops 2017 to look at post carbon co-ops

Can co-ops provide solutions to post carbon challenges? Future Co-ops delegates will try to explore this…

The Co-op News Christmas gift guide

With less than a month until Christmas, we have compiled the ultimate festive gift guide, giving you…

Co-op encourages Black Friday #OptOutside

US speciality outdoor retailer REI is shutting shop on Black Friday – and instead is inviting the…

World Vegan Day: Co-ops’ role in making vegan shopping easier

Co-ops are responding to the rapid increase in the number of people following the vegan lifestyle…

Flawed public perception of onshore wind sparks charity campaign

Analysis of British press coverage spanning five years shows articles are largely negative about wind power…

Danish co-op to exclude chemicals from own-brand products

A Danish co-op is to phase out 12 groups of substances and chemicals from its own-label…