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Co-op Group signs NFU’s Plants and Flower pledge

The Group is also extending its farming groups to growers supplying its British flowers and plants…

Euro Coop marks World Day Against Child Labour

The ILO estimates that 152 million children across the world are still in child labour

New chief retail officer for Midcounties Co-op

Rupert Newman takes responsibility for Midcounties’ £600m food retail business, which operates 230 supermarkets and convenience…

Scottish co-op’s no plastic policy cuts 53,000 bottles from circulation  

‘We don’t just talk, we take action. Everyone can make a difference’

Local grocery co-ops going from strength to strength in Catalunya

The flexibility of the model means the co-ops are beginning to challenge conventional supermarket rivals

Co-op Group member’s review wins her a Spanish wine-tasting trip

‘During my trip I learned so much about the region: about its wine making, culture and…

Waitrose is piloting a packaging-free scheme

The scheme will run at a store in Oxford for a period of 11 weeks

Southern Co-op supports autism charity with £1,000 donation

‘It’s wonderful to assist the trust to reduce waiting times and help families get valuable support’

Central England Co-operative is ditching single use plastic carrier bags

Customers will be offered a 10p biodegradable bag for life or compostable bags.

Co-operative solutions for a planet in crisis

For World Environment Day (5 June), Co-op News looks at efforts made in sectors ranging from…

Meet … Pete Westall, chief values officer, Midcounties Co-op

'We’ve got customers and members who are more empowered, and a younger generation seeking ethical leadership'

Co-op Group readies new store and filling station on disused Norfolk site

‘It is our aim to establish the store at the heart of local life and contribute…