The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has decided to carry out a full investigation into the proposed acquisition by Aurivo Consumer Foods, a subsidiary of Aurivo Co-operative Society (Aurivo), of certain assets of Arrabawn Co-Operative Society headquartered in Nenagh. The proposed acquisition would see Aurivo acquire specified assets comprising parts of Arrabawn’s business for the supply of branded and unbranded liquid milk, cream and butter products.
Aurivo is an agri-business co-operative, whose primary activities are in the sale of dairy ingredients and dairy products. Aurivo is also active in the operation of agri-retail outlets which sell animal feeds, agricultural goods, hardware and other products and is primarily located in the North West of Ireland.
Arrabawn is an agri-business co-operative whose business activities include the sale of dairy products, food ingredients and animal feed products as well as the operation of agricultural retail stores. The CCPC is now of the view that a full investigation is required in order to establish if the proposed acquisition could lead to a substantial lessening of competition in the State.
The CCPC is inviting anyone wishing to make a submissions about the proposed deal are invited to do so via email to [email protected] by 4:30pm on Wednesday 2 August 2023.
