Aurivo Co-operative Society is one of Ireland’s leading multipurpose agribusiness co-operatives, serving a broad region that stretches from the top of Donegal, down to Galway, and across into the Midlands.

As a farmer-owned co-operative, Aurivo supports over 10,000 members and works with more than 950 family farms, and employs over 750 people, playing a vital role in our communities and the Irish agri-food sector.

The co-operative operates across several key businesses: Dairy Ingredients, which produces enriched milk powders and butter for global markets; Consumer Foods, home to trusted brands such as Connacht Gold, Arrabawn, Organic for Us, and Donegal Creameries, as well as Aurivo Agribusiness, which includes our Animal Feed Mill and a network of 35 Homeland retail stores -many of which feature garden centres and pet shops; and Aurivo Livestock Marts, providing livestock trading platforms across for locations.

Aurivo is deeply committed to sustainability, innovation, and community engagement. It promotes environmentally responsible farming practices and invests in talent and technology to support long-term growth. The co-operative also plays an active role in local communities, sponsoring initiatives like the Galway GAA Academy and celebrating farming excellence through the Aurivo Milk Quality Awards.

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Our milestones

Our roots go back to the 19th century when co-ops formed to ensure the sustainability of local farming communities. Although now a global group, we still remain true to those roots.

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1972

The formation of the North Connacht Farmers’ Co-operative Society (NCF) following the amalgamation of four co-ops in the North West of Ireland.

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2000

The formation of Connacht Gold after the merger of NCF and Kiltoghert Co-Operative Agricultural & Dairy Society.

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2012

Connacht Gold buys Donegal Creameries, significantly increasing the liquid milk pool and Homeland Store network (formally Connacht Gold Stores).

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2013

The launch of our new identity Aurivo, a new name which respects our history and heritage and is true to our values and our co-operative ethos.

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2015

Aurivo acquires leading UK health & nutrition brands company, For Goodness Shakes, giving Aurivo access to this growing market in the UK.

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2023

Aurivo acquires Arrabawn liquid milk and butter business, expanding our portfolio of premium consumer food brands and products.

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Our milestones

Our roots go back to the 19th century when co-ops formed to ensure the sustainability of local farming communities. Although now a global group, we still remain true to those roots.

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