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Supporting Pride causes throughout June and beyond

At Co-op, we’re proud to support local (or LGBTQ+) causes all year round. Berny Simcox, CEO of The Wild Mind Project, a Co-op Local Community Fund cause, explains how her project supports young LGBTQ+ people and why Co-op support makes such a difference After seeing the difficulties young people were experiencing with mental health, I…

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Our new Rosé wine has arrived, and it’s thanks to Co-op Members

Co-op Members had a hand in designing our new Co-op Irresistible Rosé wine. Wine Buyer, Sarah Benson, explains how they got involved to create this member-inspired bottle, which hit shelves earlier this month. As a wine buyer here at Co-op, it’s important to me that we are producing the wines that our members and customers…

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Learning matters when building co-operative communities

When was the last time you heard the phrase ‘world class’? Sporting fans like me will hear it all the time. It’s how we ‘big up’ the next exciting football star.  Foodie fans will hear it, too (hopefully when describing Co-op’s latest ‘Irresistible’ range product). For our charity, the Co-op Foundation, we attach the phrase…

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From patch to plate: behind the scenes with a British strawberry producer

Whether it’s picnics outdoors or watching the tennis, strawberries are synonymous with summer – and they’re in season now! But what makes British strawberries taste so good? Co-op strawberry grower Harry Hall, from Hall Hunter, gives us a sneak peek into what goes on behind the scenes at his farm My mum and dad started…

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Palm oil myths – busted

Standfirst: It’s three years since we announced our partnership with Chester Zoo to support the reforestation of former palm oil plantations in Sabah, Borneo. We caught up with Alastair Pattrick, Co-op’s Sustainable Sourcing Manager, to bust a few myths around palm oil and get an update on the amazing project. Myth 1: Palm Oil is…

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