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You can also find out about other co-operative businesses in Scotland, from John Lewis to Equal Exchange, through their own websites.
The first community-owned wind farm launches, with plans for many more…
Growing a hugely profitable, expanding business with 100% worker involvement…
Pioneering in the tough UK dairy market with a co-operative approach protecting farmers' independence…
Started by six like-minded farmers with a collective aim of producing and marketing a range of unsubsidised crops, primarily for export…
From one shop at Loch Fyne to a turnover of over £10 million and the first international restaurant opening next year in Dubai…
One of Scotland's largest employers, running a disparate business co-operatively…
Turning into an employee owned enterprise protected the long-term independence of this company…
A co-operative spirit has made all the difference in building the business and surviving a catastrophic fire…
The first co-op set up with help from CDS…
With group sales amounting to £138 million this year, Tullis Russell has found the employee ownership approach has fostered their productivity and profitability…