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Regional support programme launched for Northern Ireland’s co-ops

'This programme is about making co-operation easier to start and easier to sustain'

US agricultural co-ops agree ‘member-led’ merger

Members of Randall Farmers Co-op Union have voted in favour of a merger with Central Valley…

Calgary Co-op reports growth in sales and membership for 2025

The Canadian retailer has turned its results around from a $10m loss in 2024 to a…

Lucy & Yak’s journey to employee ownership

The sector is made up of around 2,470 employee-owned businesses, collectively employing more than 350,000 

Canadian co-ops urge government to back mutual model in budget roadmap

Apex CMC says the model can 'strengthen economic sovereignty, boost productivity, and anchor wealth within our…

Fixing social care: Report highlights potential of co-op model in the UK

Commissioned by Co-operatives UK and Cwmpas, the study found co-ops provide 'fairer, better quality, community-rooted care'

Estonia sees launch of first co-operative renewable energy project

A co-operative solar park has just opened in Obinitsa, Setomaa, marking the genesis of community-based energy…

Western Canadian development agency launched 27 co-ops last year

Co-operatives First, now in its tenth year, says it is also increasing its educational offerings, partnerships…

Southern Co-op members back resolution to merge with Co-op Group

The plan was backed by 97.07% of Southern members, and now needs confirmation at a second…

P&V Group becomes first Belgian insurer to gain climate action plan approval

Its science-based climate action plan positions mutual ownership as the key to long-term, credible climate action'

US electric co-ops push for faster permitting and grid expansion

Sector leaders met with policymakers to streamline regulations and grid investments, as rising demand for power…

East of England Co-op doubles trading profit to £2m after tough year for retail

Changes to the retail portfolio and an emphasis on local suppliers helped the society weather a…