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🌍🥦 This #WorldHealthDay, we celebrate cooperatives making a difference! 🏆🍏 Coop Norge’s discount chain, Extra, is being recognized for its commitment to healthier eating! 🎉 Their “Always 8” initiative—offering consistently low prices on a rotating selection of fruits and vegetables—has earned the Ministry of Health and Care Services’ Award for Healthier Diets. 📊 Real impact on public health: ✅ 45% increase in sales of the selected fruits and vegetables ✅ 4/10 shopping baskets now include at least two fresh produce items ✅ The number of baskets with 8 or more units has tripled since the campaign launch To celebrate this milestone, Extra is halving the prices of all Always 8 products from March until Easter, making nutritious choices more accessible to all 👉 https://bit.ly/4ll3CKM 💡 Consumer cooperatives lead the way in #health and #sustainability. The success of Always 8 aligns with United Nations #SDG3, demonstrating that responsible retail can drive meaningful change in our food systems. As we mark the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, Euro Coop highlights initiatives like this as proof that cooperatives build a better world—one #healthy choice at a time. 💬 How does your consumer cooperative support affordable, nutritious food access? Share your story with us👉 https://bit.ly/41kFNLi #CooperativesBuildABetterWorld #ConsumerCoopsBuildABetterWorld #IYC2025

🌍 Celebrating 150 Years of Community Impact! 🎉 For the #IYC2025, Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Ltd in the UK is showcasing its rich history of community support: 🏛️ A museum exhibition highlighting its legacy 📖 A book commemorating 150 years of impact 🏆 A national award for Community Involvement, surpassing major corporate brands! Now, its story is reaching co-operators worldwide! Watch the video: 🎥➡️ https://lnkd.in/ddUwFuHX #ConsumerCoopsBuildABetterWorld

🚀 European Social Economy Awards – 3rd Edition 🚀 The call for applications is NOW OPEN! Do you have an outstanding initiative in: 🏠 Affordable Housing 🔋 Clean Energy solutions 📚 Social Economy Training & Education 🤝 Social Integration Innovation (WISEs) 🏛️ A local/regional government supporting the Social Economy This is your chance to gain visibility across Europe and the EU institutions! Who can apply? ✅ Social Economy organizations & enterprises ✅ Educational institutions & training providers ✅ Local & regional governments 📅 Deadline: June 16, 2025 Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your work and make a bigger impact! Read more and apply now 👉 https://lnkd.in/dJKyJ9mR

🌍 On #WorldConsumerDay, we highlight the vital role of consumer co-operatives in empowering people and driving #sustainability! HISPACOOP shares how Spanish consumer co-ops foster informed choices, defend consumer rights and build better #FoodSystems. 📢 Read our interview with Carmen Redondo Borge, Institutional Relations Manager at HISPACOOP, to learn more! 👉 https://bit.ly/4ivhksv #ConsumerCoopsBuildABetterWorld #IYC2025

Celebrating Women in Leadership this #IWD! 💜 At Euro Coop, we are proud to champion gender equality across the consumer co-operative movement. Our Vice-President, Debbie Robinson, who also serves as Chief Executive of Central Co-op, is a passionate advocate for empowering women in leadership. Under her leadership, Central Co-op is setting the standard for inclusivity: ✅ 75% female representation in the Executive Leadership Team ✅ 66% female representation on the Board of Directors ✅ EmpowHER women’s network & inclusive leadership training Through leadership development, workplace inclusion, and a strong support network, consumer co-operatives are creating environments where women not only succeed but lead. This #InternationalWomensDay, let’s continue breaking barriers and building a better world—together! ✊💜 Read more 👉https://bit.ly/3FbjMWI #ConsumerCoopsBuildABetterWorld #GenderEquality #SDG5 #IYC2025

🌍 Today, on #WorldObesityDay, we are at the European Economic and Social Committee for the conference "Driving Sustainability Through Healthy Diets"! Organized in the framework of the SOSFood Project, in partnership with the #EESC, this event brings together experts from across sectors to discuss the challenges and initiatives needed to promote healthier and more sustainable diets. Consumer co-operatives are committed to making nutritious, accessible, and affordable food a reality for all. By driving change at the policy and community levels, we can help build a healthier future for people and the planet. Let’s work together to make sustainable and healthy diets the norm! 🌱🥦 #HealthyDiets #Sustainability #EESCPartnership

🔵 The Euro Coop Board meeting is underway in Sofia! Exciting and fruitful discussions on the #IYC2025 and how consumer co-operatives can actively contribute to this global celebration of cooperation. A big thank you to our host CCU Bulgaria for the warm hospitality and for welcoming us to this important gathering! 😃 #ConsumerCoopsBuildABetterWorld

📢 Last day to register for the SOSFood Project conference in #Brussels! We'll be celebrating #WorldObesityDay by discussing the link between sustainability and healthy diets🍎 📅 4 March 🕒 14:00 - 17:30 CET 📍 European Economic and Social Committee Join us!⬇️ http://bit.ly/4hCpMWu #EESCPartnership #EESC

🌍 Consumer Co-operatives: Driving Social Justice for a Better Future 🛒✊ On World #SocialJusticeDay, we recognize how consumer co-operatives are shaping an economy that works for everyone by: ✅ Ensuring fair access to quality, affordable goods for all communities ✅ Providing stable employment with fair conditions and worker participation ✅ Supporting local economies through community investment and reinvestment A truly sustainable future integrates social justice—where economic fairness, community well-being, and long-term resilience go hand in hand. As we continue the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, we reaffirm our mission: Building a Better World! 🌱✨ 💬 How does your consumer co-operative contribute to social justice? Share your impact 👉 https://bit.ly/41kFNLi #IYC2025 #ConsumerCoopsBuildABetterWorld #CoopsBuildABetterWorld #CoopsYear

🚀 The draft agenda is out! Join us at the "Driving Sustainability Through Healthy Diets" conference 🌱🍎 📅 4 March, #WorldObesityDay 🕒 14:00 - 17:30 CET 📍 European Economic and Social Committee Be part of the food, health & sustainability conversation with key experts and policymakers! Secure your spot now 👉 http://bit.ly/4hCpMWu #EESCPartnership #EESC SOSFood Project ILVO (Instituut voor Landbouw, Visserij- en Voedingsonderzoek) Universidade de Vigo HISPACOOP FoodDrinkEurope Independent Retail Europe SAFE - Safe Food Advocacy Europe