Donegal Creameries
Jack Kennedy on 05 May 2021
Aurivo doubles turnover on dairy ingredients in five years
Over the last five years Aurivo has focused on processing and selling more dairy ingredients and it’s paying off.
Lorcan Allen on 24 Mar 2021
All-Ireland glory: 30 years of agribusiness and the GAA
It’s 30 years since the GAA first allowed sponsors on the front of team jerseys. Lorcan Allen tots up the All-Ireland successes for Irish agribusiness in that time.
Eoin Lowry on 08 Jan 2020
Where next in a new chapter for Aurivo?
Following the surprising departure of its CEO, Aaron Forde just before Christmas, Eoin Lowry examines Aurivo’s business and its future.
Eoin Lowry on 19 Apr 2018
€47m cash windfall for Donegal Investment Group shareholders
Following the disposal of a number of key assets, the group is to return €47.5m in capital in the form of a share buyback to shareholders.
Lorcan Allen on 18 Apr 2018
Suitors circling for LacPatrick
After a turbulent week, LacPatrick board members have voted for the co-op to explore its options in seeking a possible merger, joint venture or partnership deal with another dairy processor.
Lorcan Allen on 21 Feb 2018
Cash windfall for Donegal shareholders
The company will buy back €45m to €50m worth of shares later this year, after finding itself in a net cash position.
Jack Kennedy on 23 Sep 2017
Quality Milk Awards 2017: it’s not easy or simple in Donegal
Steep slopes and elevation make farming more of a challenge in Moville, but Sean Lynch has it mastered.
James Campbell on 18 Mar 2015
Selective bidding by milk buyers
As indicated last week, not all milk producers in Northern Ireland have alternative buyers beating a path to their door.
Eoin Lowry on 03 Sep 2014
Profits fall at Donegal Investment Group
Donegal Investment Group, formerly Donegal Creameries has reported a decrease in operating profits in its half yearly report due mainly to weak markets for surplus seed potatoes.
James Campbell on 27 Aug 2014
Aurivo Co-op paying top price in North
Aurivo maintains strong pricing policy for milk in Northern Ireland amid competition from other buyers.
Eoin Lowry on 13 Aug 2014
Planting the seeds for growth in Donegal
Donegal Investment Group has streamlined its business model to focus on its leading position in the seed potato sector as its core business.
Justin McCarthy on 01 Jan 2014
Another strong year for agri-businesses
Agri-businesses delivered another strong performance for investors in 2013.
on 11 Sep 2013
Shareholders smile as Donegal profits rebound
Double digit increases across Donegal’s divisions underpin the near 50% increase in its share price during 2013, writes Brian Leslie
Farmers Journal on 24 Apr 2013
Monaghan Mushrooms on acquisition trail again
Monaghan Mushrooms has concluded terms to acquire Netherlands-based Prime Champ, which also has operations in Germany and Belgium.
on 09 Jan 2013
Ireland’s quoted agrifood companies up 43% in 2012
The value of Ireland’s publicly quoted agrifood companies increased by a whopping 42.6% last year, making it, once again, the stand-out performer on the Irish stock market.
on 02 Jan 2013
The 2012 agri business review
Brian Leslie reviews agri-business for 2012 in Ireland and internationally