Category: Food
Local producer helps protect Island food supply during pandemic
An Isle of Wight dairy producer has helped residents get essential supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic by supplying thousands of…
Colleague and franchise store shortlisted for national awards
A co-operative colleague in Lenham and a Welcome store in West Sussex have both made the final in a national…
Southern Co-op ‘Welcomes’ new franchise partners in 2019
A co-operative franchise package is going from strength to strength with 12 new stores opened in 2019. Southern Co-op, the…
Charity pre-school gets a £2,000 boost
Youngsters at a Frimley pre-school were saved from a cold wet winter thanks to donations from a local co-operative. Little…
Appeal for local producers to enter the Pig Den
An invaluable opportunity is open for Hampshire producers to apply to pitch their products to a local retailer. Hampshire Fare,…
Store events raise money for more than 100 local causes
More than £105,000 has been raised by co-operative colleagues and customers in 2019 for local causes close to their hearts….
Shoppers stay local for Christmas boost
Christmas sales figures for 2019 have shown that customers are continuing to choose local co-operative convenience when shopping during the…
Time for a cup of tea with a purpose? Yes please says Southern Co-op
A new twist on a longstanding British tradition, now with an underlying mission to empower refugees, is being launched in…