• In France, cooperative farming brings together 2,750 businesses and 600,000 men and women. Nearly 3/4 of French farmers belong to at least one cooperative.
• As an illustration of its great diversity, cooperative farming is present in all regions of France, operating in a multitude of sectors, from microbusinesses to groups with an international reach.
• With a turnover of 84 billion euros, this is a pillar of the French economy, contributing to the creation and ongoing provision of jobs in regions and rural areas. 74% of cooperative registered offices are located in rural areas.

A major driver of innovation, cooperative farming encourages the development of new practices and technologies to preserve the environment, to produce more and better, in response to the challenges of farming and feeding our planet.

Finally, present at every stage from gate to plate, cooperative businesses can provide maximum traceability. They are ideally placed to respond effectively to the expectations of the consumer, particularly in terms of transparency and food quality and safety. 1/3 of food brands found in supermarkets come from cooperative groups.

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