Sligo firm achieves ETP certification
There was good news for Sligo-based Aurivo today after they achieved certification to the business improvement model, Excellence Through People (ETP). The aim of the certificate is to get organisations to look at their staff as a key source of competitive advantage. It is accredited by the National Standards Authority…
Efforts underway to develop new food business activities in vacant premises in Achonry
Efforts are underway to develop new food-business activities in a vacant premises owned by the Aurivo Co-Operative in Achonry, Co Sligo. Some time ago, Aurivo moved its butter packing operations from the Achonry site to Cork. Now, Sligo County Council Local Enterprise Office and Aurivo are exploring if the premises…
Aurivo ready to face Brexit
The head of Aurivo says it has set up a special group to deal with and minimise the impacts of Brexit. Aaron Forde has been speaking to Ocean FM News following the release of the Co-ops end of Year figures for 2016. Profits at the Co-op increased by 25% despite…
Two fires in the region overnight
Gardai were alerted to a blaze at Aurivo at around 11:15pm last night in Ballaghaderreen by a local woman who heard an explosion and saw “the sky light up”. No one was injured in the fire and fire services from Mayo and Roscommon were called to the scene where it…
New chair of Independent Commonage Implementation Committee announced
A west of Ireland man is to take up the position as the new chair of the independent Commonage Implementation Committee. The Minister for Agriculture has appointed Mr Padraig Gibbons to the position this week. Mr Gibbons, a farmer from Mayo, has experience of all aspects of the agricultural sector,…
Aurivo introduces Fixed Milk Price Scheme
Aurivo Co-op has announced the introduction of a Fixed Milk Price Scheme for its dairy farmers. A price of 28.25 cent per litre including VAT will apply for standard solids. However, based on expected average solids, the actual price will exceed 31 c/l. Suppliers can apply to cover up…