Origin Green is Ireland's pioneering food and drink sustainability programme, operating on a national scale, uniting government, the private sector and the full supply chain from farmers to food producers and right through to the foodservice and retail sectors. The programme is the worlds only national food and drink sustainability programme, and enables the industry to set and achieve measurable sustainability targets that respect the environment and serve local communities more effectively.
Since the launch of Origin Green, the Irish food, drink and horticulture sectors have made important progress in driving sustainable food production.
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Origin Green collaborates with over 350 leading Irish food and drink companies to prove and improve the sustainability of the food they produce to meet the evolving needs of global customers and consumers.
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The benefits of Origin Green are more environmentally aware farms, an important focus on community and more sustainable food and drink production which ultimately contribute to sustainable livelihoods.
Bringing Sustainability to Customers
77,000 Irish food producers
350+ verified members,
15 of the 17 UN SDGs
The Origin Green Progress Report highlights that manufacturing members achieved an average 12% reduction in both emissions and energy use per unit of output, along with an 11% reduction in water use per unit of output (% change per plan).
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Over 11 of the largest foodservice companies and retailers in Ireland are verified members of Origin Green. There has been good progress since the pilot launch in 2016, and Bord Bia aims to grow this number. 4 of the 5 biggest retailers are on board to drive their sustainability agenda forward as part of the Origin Green Retail & Foodservice Charter.
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Over 11 of the largest foodservice companies and retailers in Ireland are verified members of Origin Green. There has been good progress since the pilot launch in 2016, and Bord Bia aims to grow this number. 4 of the 5 biggest retailers are on board to drive their sustainability agenda forward as part of the Origin Green Retail & Foodservice Charter.
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Located in a small village in county Galway, Ahascragh Distillery has become a world class distillery producing Irelands first zero energy emissions whiskey and gin in their beautiful facility, a restored 19 century corn mill. While we wait for the first drop of Ahascragh spirit to mature, we want to give you a taste of what's to come. We began our journey with our Family Bond of hand-selected releases. These special releases although not distilled by us, are partly matured, finished and blended by us and bottled in our home in the West of Ireland. The Family Bond series includes UAIS Irish Whiskey, Clan Colla Irish Whiskey and Xin Gin.
Ashbourne Meat Processing, founded in 1985, is still in firm hands of the Houlihan and McMahon families. The company has become one of Ireland's leading beef processors, dedicated to continuing expansion over the years. Operating two sites, one in Roscrea and one in Naas, they are committed to passing down knowledge and dedicated expertise for years to come.Following the highest industry standards, Ashbourne Meat Processing have become a firm favourite for premium chilled and frozen beef products for retailers and manufacturers across Europe, Asia, and Africa. They source their beef locally from cattle grazing in the rich fields of Tipperary.
At Couverture we understand that quality pâtisserie doesn't happen overnight. There is a fine art to creating delicious desserts, and for over 20 years we have supplied our award-winning products to leading retailers, restaurants, airlines and hotels around the world. Using only the finest ingredients including locally-sourced Irish dairy, each Couverture dessert is handcrafted by skilled pâtissiers in our new, purpose-built facilities. A focus on health & nutrition has inspired us to lead the way with a new range of low sugar, high protein and vegan products, continuing our commitment to innovate in the dessert & bakery category.Whether it's a cheesecake, gateaux, mousse, brownie or millionaire's shortbread, our wide range is always growing. Not just keeping ahead of the trends but driving them, we believe that outstanding desserts require outstanding passion.
Tesco is one of Ireland's leading retailers with 151 stores and two distribution centres nationwide. As a leading food retailer, Tesco is one of the biggest private sector employers in Ireland employing over 13,000 colleagues across the country. We are committed to achieving maximum sustainability in all our operations and we continue to work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business. Being a sustainable business is very important to us and we're proud to support the communities in which we serve. In becoming a member of Origin Green, Tesco has set out a sustainability plan that targets key operational, sourcing, health and nutrition and social responsibility targets. In committing to the Origin Green sustainability charter the structure provides meaningful goals which are independently verified on an ongoing basis.
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A family business since 1876, Musgrave has always had a strong commitment to sustainability. More recently we have led the way in being the first company in Ireland to embed the UN's Sustainable Development Goals into our sustainability strategy and the first food retail and wholesale group to become a verified member of the Origin Green sustainability programme. Sustainability for us is about running our business in a way that considers people, planet and prosperity.Our participation in Origin Green brings valuable credibility to our wider sustainability activities published for the first time in 'Taking Care of Our World', our sustainability strategy available, to download at www.musgravegroup.com
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Established in 1978 by Dermot & Nicola Herlihy, Belview Egg Farm is located in Termonfeckin, Co Louth. Starting with a mere 5,000 hens, the company is now the fourth largest packer of eggs in Ireland, having 26 laying houses between Louth and Monaghan, which are all certified through the Bord Bia Sustainable Egg Assurance Scheme (SEAS). Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, the company recently constructed Ireland's largest free range hen house on a 168-acre site. Belview Eggs' mission is to produce, grade, pack and sell Class A eggs whilst adhering to the highest quality standards.
Upon returning from a backpacking trip, Audrey Gargan was inspired to open a sushi shop as she felt there was a gap in the market in for fresh and affordable sushi in Ireland. Sushi King first started producing sushi from its' shop situated at Baggot Street Dunlin 2 in 2006. From there Audrey moved production in a commercial kitchen and was then able to offer sushi to more customers. Sushi King is currently listed with a number of premium retailers, catering companies and large food service companies.
Irish Country Meats (ICM) is Europe's leading lamb processor, with a reputation for product quality, innovation and customer service across the continent. ICM produces and markets a full range of sheepmeat products from traditional meat to innovative ready to cook and formulated lamb products. ICM is the largest sheepmeat processor on the island of Ireland, with state of the art production facilities in Camolin, Co Wexford and Navan, Co Meath.
Bord Bia works with numerous domestic and international partners to deliver the Origin Green programme, from verficiation, accreditation, education and training. Collaborating will be cornerstone of this next stage of Origin Green’s strategic development .
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