'co-produce' originates from the prefix 'co-' meaning 'together' and the verb 'produce', which comes from Latin 'producere', meaning 'to lead or bring forth'.

'producere' transformed into the Old French word 'produire', and eventually became the modern English word 'produce'.

Initially, it meant 'to bring forth or lead', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to create or manufacture'.