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EU’s €347bn co-op business

The Bay Wa farm supply group in Germany continues to lead the EU’s agricultural co-ops, with 2013 turnover of €15,957m.

EU’s €347bn co-op business

Thu, 12 Mar, 2015 - 00:00

Stephen Cadogan

Kerry Group is the top Irish co-op rated by turnover, at €5,836m in 2013.

Glanbia is also in the top 25, with turnover of €3,282m.

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