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Fairtrade International launches ‘bold’ global two-year plan

'Now is the time to pivot, strengthen resilience, and ensure farmers and workers are better equipped…

Co-op Group scores triple win at Retail Week Awards

Personal honours went to the manager of a store on North Uist, while two teams leading…

World’s co-ops respond to food crisis as Middle East war cuts off shipping

Agri co-ops are among those calling for support with the sharp rise in fertiliser costs

South Korean solar co-op reaches 10,000 member milestone

Haetsal Green Cooperative’s membership reached over 11,000 in 2025, thanks to a renewable energy investment platform

Ethiopia’s potato co-operatives rebuild and recover

The crop is a vital staple but disruption to production from the pandemic and the 2020…

Angela Rayner backs co-op housing push in new report

The former deputy PM has put her support behind Co-operative Party proposals to expand community-led housing

Copa Cogeca condemns EU tariff concessions to Australia

The deal was signed off in Canberra by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and…

Project Liberty spotlights data co-ops in Southeast Asia

The institute is looking to position the model as an alternative to today’s centralised digital economy

MP calls for debate on ways to boost UK farm co-operation

JIm McMahon's request comes after a Co-ops UK report recommending ways to grow the sector –…

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…

Preston Council launches digital co-op in bid to drive inclusion

The project, using money from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, includes the provision of free wi-fi…

State of sector survey opens for community energy in Britain

The Community Energy State of the Sector 2026 is now open for data submission, as researchers…