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May 08, 2026

Fairtrade, fair trade, fairly traded - what do they really mean?

Fairtrade to fair trade and fairly traded - with so many terms in use, it’s not always obvious what each one means or how to really know what you’re buying.;

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May 06, 2026

The King's Awards for Enterprise

We’re delighted by the recognition this award brings to OurCoop.;

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May 05, 2026

“We wish we’d talked about it”: Families urged to discuss funeral wishes

This Dying Matters Awareness Week, we're encouraging people to have open conversations about death, dying and funeral wishes - highlighting the lasting difference even a simple conversation can make. Led by Hospice UK, Dying Matters Awareness Week aims to break down the stigma around talking abo...

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Apr 29, 2026

We've saved 5.4 million food items with Olio

OurCoop has saved 5.4 million grocery items from being wasted in the last two years through our partnership with Olio – a significant milestone in the Society’s journey to reduce food waste across its estate.   Through the partnership, which has been in place since 2023-4, store colleagues are a...

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Apr 27, 2026

Local School children learn about Fairtrade

Recently myself and Rolleston on Dove Store Manager Carol attended the local Primary School to deliver a session on Fairtrade. During the session we spoke about how OurCoop have been supporting Fairtrade for over 30 years by selling items in our stores that guarantee workers and producers of Fai...

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Apr 22, 2026

OurCoop partnerships generate enough renewable power for 65,000 homes

OurCoop is helping to generate renewable energy equivalent to powering over 65,000 homes through community energy partnerships and we're further supporting renewables through on-site solar across our locations too. We now have solar installations in place across over 130 sites. This includes a s...

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Apr 20, 2026

Malawi field trip 2026

Please keep supporting this incredible co-operative initiative by choosing from our delicious range of products. ;

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Apr 17, 2026

OurCoop invests £9.3 million in new stores to support local communities

OurCoop has opened four new FoodCoop stores since it formed in January, backed by £9.3 million of investment and bringing modern, community-focused shopping spaces to regions across the UK, while also providing local employment opportunities.   The newly launched stores strengthen OurCoop’s pres...

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Apr 09, 2026

OurCoop's tree planting promise continues to make a difference

With your continued support we can keep making a difference to the lives of communities in Malawi.;

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Feb 17, 2026

Revolver co‑operative is ranked number 1 in ethical consumer guide.

You can make a difference to farming communities across the world through your shopping choices.;

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Feb 17, 2026

OurCoop colleagues support local charity with volunteering

On Sunday 8 February colleagues from OurCoop funeral and membership teams supported 'The Royal Star and Garter' Charity at the Birmingham International Tattoo. We supported the Charity by helping sell programmes which the charity earned £1 for every programme sold, helped out at their awareness ...

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