Co-ops ‘vital to helping farmers capture value in food chain’

Agri co-ops play a vital role in helping farmers to capture a better share of the value added in the food chain, according to a document published by the European Commission.

“Support for Farmers’ Co-operatives” also highlights the contribution of co-ops in strengthening the positioning of farmers on the market.

Copa-Cogeca, which represents European farmers and their co-ops, said this is crucial when up against the huge buying power of a few retailers.