2018 – a year of achievement for Aurivo Co-Op

Feb, 2019

In a year marked by ongoing volatility in global dairy markets, which in turn impacted farmers right across the country, 2018 was a year of overall achievement and progress for Aurivo – the globally-focused Agribusiness, headquartered in the North West of Ireland.

Commenting, Aaron Forde, CEO of Aurivo said: “By and large 2018 was a challenging year for the Irish dairy sector – from volatile global markets to adverse weather conditions in Ireland. Against that backdrop however, with an eye to the future, Aurivo strove hard to ensure that it was a year of achievement for the Co-Op. As an innovative multi-purpose Co-Operative, we have a strong ambition to continue to grow a sustainable business that will not only create value for our members but ensure a certain future for our farms, our processes and our communities for generations to come. We look forward to an even more positive year ahead as we continue to expand our business and effectively continue to be one of the strongest member-owned organisations in the country.”

Key achievements in 2018:

Strategy and investment
– Aurivo’s focus and achievements in 2018 were grounded by the Co-Op’s Engage 2022 strategic growth plan, which in turn is underpinned by the Group’s €48 million five-year capital investment programme that was announced in 2018. The ongoing investment programme, designed to enable innovative new product development and to further position the business to meet global demand and anticipated market growth in the years ahead, incorporates a range of projects across the Co-Op including the extensive €26m upgrade of the Diary Ingredients facility in Ballaghaderreen Co. Roscommon.

Leadership
– Working to deliver on the goals of Engage 2022, Aurivo saw changes to its leadership on its Executive Team with the senior appointments of Sheila Maloney to General Manager of Aurivo’s Agribusiness and Marilyn Phillips to Group Head of HR. Stephen Blewitt in turn was appointed to lead Aurivo’s Dairy Ingredients and Consumer Foods business.

Supporting farmers
– To assist our suppliers with the challenges they were facing in 2018, Aurivo launched the innovative MilkFlex Loan Scheme which offered dairy farmers, flexible, competitively-priced financing.
– With price volatility being a feature of 2017 also, it was gratifying to see that within the KPMG / Irish Farmers Journal Annual Milk Price Review announced last July that Aurivo has lead its neighbouring Co-Ops for four of the past five years on milk price.

Product development
– A good example of Aurivo’s ongoing produce development and innovation was the launch in September of Connacht Gold MÓR Milk, a fresh and nutrient-rich whole milk specifically formulated for children from 1-12 years.

Recognition
– Aurivo’s achievements were recognised by a range of awards in 2018:

Aurivo Consumer Foods was named Best Dairy Supplier at the Checkout ‘Best in Fresh’ awards, before scooping the prize for Best Chill & Fresh Supplier at the Barry Group Awards in September.
In early October, there were four wins at the Blas na hÉireann awards. Aurivo’s Connacht Gold Creamery Butter was awarded silver in the Dairy category, while its Connacht Gold Softer Butter took bronze in the same grouping. In the Flavoured Milk category, the Co-op won silver for Dunnes Stores Chocolate Flavoured Milk and bronze for Dunnes Stores Strawberry Flavoured Milk. Dunnes Stores uses milk supplied by Aurivo to develop its own brand products.
The Mums and Tots Awards, also in October, saw Connacht Gold MÓR Milk being named Best Follow on Milk.
Aurivo Consumer Foods was also named Supplier of the Year at the Tesco Fresh Supplier Awards.

Corporate responsibility:
– Aurivo’s Charity of the Year programme is an important part of its Corporate Social Responsibility and Origin Green sustainability strategy. During 2018 Aurivo employees fundraised for Down Syndrome Ireland’s local branches across the North West region as part of the Co-Op’s Charity of the Year programme.
– For the second year Aurivo coordinated the Gaffney and Mulleady Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Scholarship which was established in memory of Paddy Gaffney and Sean Mulleady who died tragically in 2013.

Commenting on 2018, Pat Duffy, Chairman of Aurivo said: “This is a confident business delivering for its members, and it is within that context that we highlight some of our key achievements in 2018. Aurivo has a long track record of achievement, much of this pointed out in the recent publication of ‘Fields of Gold’ – one of the most comprehensive studies ever undertaken of farming west of the Shannon. While we are proud of our history and track record, our focus is firmly on the future as we strive to continuously achieve and deliver for our members, our farmers, our employees and the communities we operate in.”

Aurivo’s financial and operational performance for 2018 will be announced in April.

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Aurivo House
Finisklin,
Sligo.
Phone: 071 9186500
Fax: 071 9185239
Email: info@aurivo.ie

Aurivo Animal Feeds
Ballaghaderreen,
Co. Roscommon
Phone: 094 9860234
Fax: 094 9860238
Email: nutrias@aurivo.ie

Aurivo Consumer Foods
Finisklin,
Sligo.
Phone: 071 9160883
Email: consumerfoods@aurivo.ie
Web: connachtgoldfoods.ie

Aurivo Dairy Ingredients
Ballaghaderreen,
Co. Roscommon
Phone: 094 9860114
Fax: 094 9860157
Email: dairyingredients@aurivo.ie

Aurivo House
Finisklin, Sligo.
Phone: 071 9186500 | Fax: 071 9185239
Email: info@aurivo.ie

Title	Address	Description
Aurivo House	Finisklin Business Park, Finisklin, Sligo, Ireland	Aurivo House Finisklin, Sligo. Phone: 071 9186500 Fax: 071 9185239 Email: info@aurivo.ie
Aurivo Dairy Ingredients	Aurivo Dairy Ingredients, Lung, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland	Aurivo Dairy Ingredients Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon Phone: 094 9860114 Fax: 094 9860157 Email:dairyingredients@aurivo.ie
Aurivo Animal Feeds	Unit 7A, The Mill Business Park, Dublin Rd, Kilcolman, Ballaghadereen, Co. Roscommon, Ireland	Aurivo Animal Feeds Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon Phone: 094 9860234 Fax: 094 9860238 Email: nutrias@aurivo.ie
Homeland, Ballaghaderreen	4 College Ct, Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon, F45 DR13, Ireland	Contact Name: Francis McDonagh Address: Ballaghaderreen, Co. Roscommon Phone: 094 9860081 Fax: 094 9860373 Email: Francis.McDonagh@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Gary Keane Mobile: 087 185 4535 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 5.30pm Sat: 9am – 4pm Open through lunch
Homeland, Ballina	Crossmolina Rd, Ballina, Co. Mayo, Ireland	Contact Name: Donal Tuohy Address: Crossmolina Rd, Ballina, Co Mayo. Phone: 096 73588 Fax: 096 73589 Email: Donal.tuohy@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Martin Boland Mobile: 087 374 4150 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 5.45pm Sat: 9am – 5pm Open through lunch
Homeland, Castlebar	Glencar, Fortfield, Moneenbradagh, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, Ireland	Manager: Padraic Prendergast Address: Springfield, Castlebar, Co. Mayo Phone: 094 9022311 Fax: 094 9022910 Email: pprendergast@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Gary Keane Mobile: 087 185 4535 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 5.45pm Sat: 9am – 4.30pm Open through lunch
Homeland Plus, Westport	5 Castlebar Rd, Carrowbeg, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland	Contact Name: Gerard Coyne Address: Lodge Rd, Westport, Co. Mayo Phone: 098 27535 Fax: 098 27543 Email: gerard.coyne@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: David Whelan Mobile: 087 367 4073 Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 9:00am – 5.30pm Sundays & Bank Holidays: 12.30pm – 5.00pm
Homeland, Swinford	2 Fraunhill, Swineford, Co. Mayo, Ireland	Contact Name: Alan Gibbons Address: Swinford, Co Mayo. Phone: 094 9251360 Fax: 094 9251360 Email: alan.gibbons@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Gary Keane Mobile: 087 185 4535 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 6pm Sat: 9-5pm
Homeland Agri, Achonry	Achonry, Co. Sligo, Ireland	Contact Name: Darragh Halligan Address: Achonry, Tubbercurry, Co.Sligo Phone: 071 9184127 Email: darragh.halligan@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Mobile: 087 173 8249 Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 9am – 5.30pm Thurs, Sat: 9am – 1pm Closed for Lunch from 1.30pm to 2.15pm
Homeland Plus, Deep Water Quay, Sligo	Icos House, Finisklin Rd, Cartron, Sligo, Ireland	Contact Name: Lisa Doocey Address: Deep Water Quay, Sligo Phone: 071 9161879 Fax: 071 9150274 Email: lisa.doocey@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Mobile: 087 173 8249 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 6pm Sat – 9am – 5.30pm Sundays & Bank Holidays: 12pm – 5pm Open through lunch
Homeland Agri, Athleague	R362, Co. Roscommon, Ireland	Contact Name: Tony White Address: Athleague, Co Roscommon. Phone: 090 6663322 Fax: 090 6663580 Email: twhite@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: James Kelly Mobile: 087 272 3636 Farm Commercial Specialist: Mark Whelan  Mobile: 087 608 2036 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 6pm Sat: 9am – 4pm Closed for lunch 1pm – 2pm
Homeland Agri, Castlerea	Longford House, Longford, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, Ireland	Manager: John Ruane Address: Castlerea, Co Roscommon. Phone: 094 9620162 Fax: 094 9620978 Email: jruane@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Colm Duffy Mobile: 087 092 9434 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 5.30pm Sat: 9am – 4pm Closed for Lunch 1pm – 2pm
Homeland, Rathscanlon	R294, Rathscanlan, Co. Sligo, Ireland	Contact Name: Francis Gallagher Address: Ballina Rd., Tubbercurry, Co. Sligo Phone: 071 9185571 Email: Francis.gallagher@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Gary Keane Mobile: 087 185 4535 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 5.30pm Sat: 9am – 4.30pm Open through lunch
Homeland Agri, Riverstown	Cuiltylough, Riverstown, Co. Sligo, Ireland	Contact Name: David Faughnan Address: Riverstown, Co. Sligo Phone: 071 9165103 Fax: 071 9165334 Email: david.faughnan@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Mobile: 087 173 8249 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 5.30pm Sat: 9am – 1.00pm Closed for lunch 1.30pm – 2.15pm
Homeland Agri, Ballymote	R293, Keenaghan, Co. Sligo, Ireland	Contact Name: Anita McNicholas Address: Ballymote, Co. Sligo Phone: 071 9183452 Fax: 071 9183023 Email: anita.mcnicholas@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Mobile: 087 173 8249 Opening Hours: Tues – Fri: 9am – 5.30pm Mon, Sat: 9am – 1pm Closed for lunch 1.30pm – 2.30pm
Homeland Agri, Skreen	N59, Co. Sligo, Ireland	Contact Name: Cathal Kelly Address: Skreen, Co. Sligo Phone: 071 9166711 Fax: 071 9166796 Email: ckelly@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Martin Boland Mobile: 087 374 4150 Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9.30am – 5.30pm Sat: 9am – 4.45pm. Closed Wed. Closed for Lunch 1pm to 1.45pm
Homeland, Claremorris	2 Clareville, Clare, Co. Mayo, Ireland	Contact Name: Shane Kivlehan Address: Claremorris, Co. Mayo Phone: 094 9371292 Fax: 094 9371292 Farm Commercial Specialist: David Whelan Mobile: 087 367 4073 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 5.30pm Sat: 9am – 5pm Open through lunch
Homeland, Ballinrobe	Abbey View, Abbey Rd, Friarsquarter West, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, Ireland	Contact Name: Michael Canny Address: Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo Phone: 094 9541134 Fax: 094 9520015 Email: michael.canny@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: David Whelan Mobile: 087 367 4073 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 5.30pm Sat: 9am – 5pm Open through lunch
Homeland Agri, Kinlough	2 Spa Brae, Kinlough, Co. Leitrim, Ireland	Contact Name: Ernan McGarrigle Address: Kinlough, Co. Leitrim Phone: 071 9841413 Email: emcgarrigle@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Mobile: 087 173 8249 Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri, Sat: 9am – 5.30pm Closed Thurs Closed through lunch 1pm – 2pm
Homeland Agri, Kilbarron	Nagin House, Creevy, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal, Ireland	Contact Name: Hugh McGarrigle Address: Cashelard, Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal Phone: 071 9851296 Fax: 071 9852448 Email: hmcgarrigle@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Mobile: 087 173 8249 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 5.15pm Sat: 9am – 4pm. Closed for Lunch 1.15pm to 1.45pm
Homeland Agri, Athlone	Moydrum Rd, Blyry Upper, Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland	Contact Name: Jack Moran Address: Moydrum Business Park, Cavan Exit, Main Dublin Road, Athlone. Phone: 090 6465652 Email: jmoran@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: James Kelly Mobile: 087 272 3636 Opening Hours: Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri 9am – 5.30pm Closed for lunch 1pm – 1.45pm Closed Wednesday Sat 9am – 4.30pm (Open through lunch)
Homeland Agri, Gurteen	R293, Co. Sligo, Ireland	Contact Name: Kevin Kane Address: Gurteen, Co Sligo. Phone: 071 9182007 Fax: 071 9182054 Email: kkane@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Colm Duffy Mobile: 087 092 9434 Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 9am – 5.30pm Thurs & Sat: 9am – 1pm Closed for lunch 1pm – 2pm
Homeland Agri, Killala	Quay Rd, Townplots East, Co. Mayo, Ireland	Contact Name: Darragh McGarry Address: The Quay, Killala, Co Mayo. Phone: 096 32044 Fax: 096 32315 Farm Commercial Specialist: Martin Boland Mobile: 087 374 4150 Opening Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 9am – 5pm Tues & Sat: 9am – 1pm Open through lunch
Homeland Agri, Boyle	Station Rd, Termon, Co. Roscommon, Ireland	Contact Name: Paul Fahy Address: Boyle, Co Roscommon. Phone: 071 9662427 Email: paul.fahy@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Colm Duffy Mobile: 087 092 9434 Opening Hours: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 9am – 5.30pm Wed, Sat: 9am – 1pm Closed for lunch 1pm – 1.45pm
Homeland, Ballyhaunis	N83, Kilmannin, Co. Mayo, Ireland	Contact Name: Joe Slattery Address: Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo Phone: 094 9630166 Fax: 094 9630274 Email: jslattery@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Martin Boland Mobile: 087 374 4150 Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 9am – 5.30pm Open through lunch
Homeland Agri, Easkey	R297, Co. Sligo, Ireland	Contact Name: Kevin Flynn Address: Castletown, Easkey, Co Sligo. Phone: 096 49043 Farm Commercial Specialist: Martin Boland Mobile: 087 374 4150 Opening Hours: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 9am – 5.30pm Closed for lunch: 1-2pm Closed Tuesday. Sat 9am – 4.30pm Closed for lunch 1-1.30pm
Homeland Agri, Kiltoghert	R299, Co. Leitrim, Ireland	Contact Name: Ursula Crossan Address: Carrick on Shannon, Co Leitrim. Phone: 071 9622113 Fax: 071 9622249 Email: Ursula.crossan@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Colm Duffy Mobile: 087 092 9434 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 5.30pm Sat: 9am – 4pm Closed for Lunch 1pm – 2pm
Homeland, Mohill	1 Hyde St, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, N41 V6T4, Ireland	Contact Name: Fiona Heslin Address: Mohill, Co Leitrim. Phone: 071 9631194 Fax: 071 9632057 Email: fheslin@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Colm Duffy Mobile: 087 092 9434 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 5.45pm Sat: 9am – 5.30pm Open through lunch
Homeland, Letterkenny	Middle Rd, Ballyboe Lisnenan, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland	Contact Name: Chris Lyons Address: Ballyraine, Letterkenny Phone: 074 9113314 Fax: 074 9124823 Email: Chris.Lyons@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Johnathan Smyth Mobile: 078 333 80089 Farm Commercial Specialist: John Alexandar Mobile: 086 824 5937 Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 9am – 5.30pm Sat: 9am – 2pm
Homeland, Lifford	Letterkenny Rd, Lifford, Co. Donegal, Ireland	Contact Name: Joe Carlin Address: Lifford Phone: 074 9141558 Fax: 074 9141961 Email: joe.carlin@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Johnathan Smyth Mobile: 078 333 80089 Farm Commercial Specialist: John Alexandar Mobile: 086 824 5937 Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 9am – 5pm : Closed for Lunch 1pm to 1.30pm
Homeland Agri, Creeslough	Sue's Cottage, Rosscad, Creeslough, Co. Donegal, Ireland	Contact Name: Dominick Gallagher Address: Creeslough Phone: 074 9138078 Fax: 074 9138079 Email: dominick.gallagher@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Johnathan Smyth Mobile: 078 333 80089 Farm Commercial Specialist: John Alexandar Mobile: 086 824 5937 Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 9am – 5.30pm Closed for Lunch 1pm – 2 pm
Homeland Agri, Ardara	Corner House, The Diamond, Drumbaran, Ardara, Co. Donegal, Ireland	Contact Name: Laurence Breslin Address: Ardara Phone: 074 9541888 Fax: 074 9537745 Email: laurence.breslin@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Emer Reilly Mobile: 087 173 8249 Opening Hours: Tues – Fri: 9am – 5.30pm Sat: 9-5PM Closed for Lunch 1pm – 2pm
Homeland Agri, Omagh	10 Dromore Rd Retail Park, Omagh BT78 1RE, UK	Manager: Alister Erskine Address: Dromore Rd Retail Park, Omagh Phone: 028 82 244184 Fax: 028 82 240909 Farm Commercial Specialist: Johnathan Smyth Mobile: 078 333 80089 Farm Commercial Specialist: John Alexandar Mobile: 086 824 5937 Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 9am – 5.30pm
Homeland, Kerrykeel	R246, Co. Donegal, Ireland	Contact Name: Derek Stewart Address: Kerrykeel Phone: 074 9150179 Fax: 074 9150193 Email: derek.stewart@aurivo.ie Farm Commercial Specialist: Johnathan Smyth Mobile: 078 333 80089 Farm Commercial Specialist: John Alexandar Mobile: 086 824 5937 Opening Hours: Mon – Sat: 9am – 5.30pm Closed for Lunch 1pm – 2 pm
Homeland Agri, Longford	Cartrongeeragh Business Park, Athlone Road, Cartronageeragh, Co. Longford, Ireland	Contact: Padraig Heany Address: Athlone rd., Longford Tel: 043 3336286 Farm Commercial Specialist: James Kelly Mobile: 087 272 3636 Opening Hours: Monday – Friday 9-6pm (Lunch 1.15-2pm) Saturday – 9-4.30pm (Lunch 1.15-2pm)
Homeland Belmullet	Áras Mhaoilchiaraín, Chapel St, Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Ireland	Manager: Stephen Killeen Address: Chapel Street, Belmullet, Co. Mayo Tel: 097 81109 Email: stephen.killeen@aurivo.ie Opening Hours: Mon – Fri 9- 5:30pm SAT – 9 – 4pm Open through lunch
Homeland Agri Ballinfull	1, Carrigeens, Ballinfull, Co. Sligo, F91 K5D7, Ireland	Contact Name: David Currid Address: Ballinfull, Co. Sligo Phone: 071 9163154 Email: david.currid@aurivo.ie Opening Hours: Mon – Fri: 09:00 – 5.30pm Sat: 9-4PM Closed for lunch: 1-2PM
Aurivo Livestock Mart Ballymote	Laburnum Lodge, Fairgreen Rd, Rathnakelliga, Ballymote, Co. Sligo, Ireland	Manager: Stephen Hannon Tel: 0818 301 401 Bookings: Pre Booking Monday 9.30 am – 1.00 pm for Thursday Sale
Aurivo Livestock Mart Ballinrobe	Abbey St, Friarsquarter West, Co. Mayo, Ireland	Manager: Tom Mc Guire Tel: 094 95 41140 Bookings: Pre Booking Friday 9.30 am – 1.00 pm for Wednesday Sale
Aurivo Livestock Mart Balla	N60, Co. Mayo, Ireland	Manager: Michael Murphy Tel: 0818 301 401 Bookings: Pre Booking Wednesday for Sat Sale 9.30 am – 11.00 am for Bullocks/Heifers 11.00 am – 1.00 pm for all Cows Pre Booking Thursday for Weanling Sale 9.30am – 1pm
Aurivo Livestock Mart Mohill	1 Cappagh, Mohill, Co. Leitrim, Ireland	Manager: Stephen Hannon Tel: 0818 301 401 Bookings: Pre Booking Tuesday 9.30 am – 1.00 pm for Saturday Sale

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