Category: Food
£1.5m raised for good causes through carrier bag levy since introduction
A regional co-operative is marking the success of the carrier bag levy five years after it came into force in…
Lenham colleague’s hard work recognised in national award
A co-operative colleague in Lenham has been named Sales Assistant of the Year 2020 by one of the industry’s leading…
New jobs created as convenience is delivered direct to residents’ doors
A new convenience store delivery service, being offered by a regional, independent co-operative, is creating 24 new jobs for local…
Focus on local during British Food Fortnight
With around 200 local suppliers and 200 stores stocking local products, a regional co-operative is encouraging people to buy…
‘Welcome’ franchisees shortlisted in national awards
The Welcome franchise has been shortlisted in a national awards described as the ‘Oscars of the grocery industry’. Southern Co-op,…
New store marks opening with a £500 foodbank donation
Colleagues at a new co-operative store are hoping to make an immediate difference to their local community by donating £500…
City charity gets surprise pizza delivery for the homeless
Piles of pizzas have been donated to a Bristol homeless charity which is coordinating the care of hundreds of people…
Formula One technology adapted for local retail stores
Technology developed by motor racing engineers is being trialled in 11 local co-operative stores which could lead to significant reductions…
£100,000 granted to programmes tackling causes of crime
Fourteen organisations across Bristol, Portsmouth, Bournemouth, Southampton and south London have been chosen to receive a share of £100,000 in…
Portsmouth and Southampton programmes tackling causes of crime
The five Portsmouth and Southampton based programmes selected by Southern Co-op to receive up to £7,500 each from its Safer Neighbourhood Fund…