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Co-ops, consumers and the ethical tug of war

Tensions between cost and ethics can give co-ops the chance to show their difference – but…

Dutch and Belgian fruit co-ops explore cross-border platform

Coöperatie Hoogstraten says a partnership with Netherlands’ Royal FruitMasters would produce economies of scale for member…

Lennart Nilsson from Sweden elected president of Cogeca

'We have a lot of challenges for the future. We hope farmers and co-operatives can be…

Welsh solar co-op extends share offer after beating initial target

Gower Power has joined the Community Energy Together project which will see five co-ops purchase seven…

ICA Gender Equality Committee urges action to stop violence against women and girls

Only 5% of government aid is focused on tackling violence against women and girls, UN figures…

Central Co-op holds Men’s Voices event to promote mental health

'This event was designed to open up the conversation and help promote men talking about issues…

Coop Sweden plans restructure and job cuts to increase competitiveness

The retailer is also set to start operations at its new, fully automated goods terminal in…

Co-ops react to European Parliament position on EU-wide packaging rules

Copa and Cogeca welcomed changes to the position but warned some measures could still cause problems…

Lincolnshire Co-op reports ‘solid trading year’ despite cost increases

Trading surplus was £12.1m, down from £16.6m in 2022, with overall sales rising from £340m to…

Central Co-op collects toys for annual Christmas appeal

Thousands of toys were donated this year, with the society's collection lorry calling in at nine…

Canada announces new measures to support housing co-ops

The provisions in the federal budget were welcomed by the Co-operative Housing Federation of Canada

CCIN conference firms up co-op agenda in face of local government cash crisis

Discussion included public service mutuals, community banks and ideas for the organisation's election manifesto