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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One of Ireland's leading food companies, Green Isle Foods has been part of Irish households for over 60 years. Green Isle Foods is an Irish-owned company and employs 110 people across two sites, headquartered in Naas, Co Kildare. Ireland's largest white fish processor, our BRC approved primary fish processing facility is located in Gurteen, Co Sligo and has been in continuous operation since 1984. Green Isle Foods is the largest purchaser of white fish from the Irish catching sector and processes over 20% of Irish landed Haddock and Whiting. Green Isle Foods, Gurteen, Co. Sligo, IrelandContact: (071) 918 2095 www.greenislefoods.ie
Hickey's Bakery have been making traditional bread and hand crafted Blaa's on their premises in Barrack Street Waterford since 1958 using traditional methods handed down from generations. The business is run by owner manager Brian Hickey who is 3rd generation baker and a founding member of the Waterford Blaa Bakers Association who achieved EU PGI protected food name status for the Waterford Blaa . Hickeys produce a range of Fresh Morning Bakery products supplying major retailers & symbol groups as well as the main foodservice outlets hotels QSR's, Schools and Restaurants and Forecourts outlets in the south east of Ireland
Since the commissioning of its first dairy and ingredients plant in Listowel, Ireland, 50 years ago in 1972, Kerry has grown to become the industry's leading provider of sustainable nutrition solutions for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets. Kerry innovates with customers to create great tasting products, with improved nutrition and functionality, while ensuring better impact for the planet. The company's leading consumer insights, global RD&A team of 1,100+ food scientists and extensive global footprint enable Kerry to solve its customers complex challenges with differentiated solutions. Kerry employs over 22,000 people globally and its presence extends across 152 manufacturing facilities in 36 countries.
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
One of Ireland's leading food companies, Green Isle Foods has been part of Irish households for over 60 years. Green Isle Foods is an Irish-owned company and employs 110 people across two sites, headquartered in Naas, Co Kildare. Ireland's largest white fish processor, our BRC approved primary fish processing facility is located in Gurteen, Co Sligo and has been in continuous operation since 1984. Green Isle Foods is the largest purchaser of white fish from the Irish catching sector and processes over 20% of Irish landed Haddock and Whiting. Green Isle Foods, Gurteen, Co. Sligo, IrelandContact: (071) 918 2095 www.greenislefoods.ie
Hickey's Bakery have been making traditional bread and hand crafted Blaa's on their premises in Barrack Street Waterford since 1958 using traditional methods handed down from generations. The business is run by owner manager Brian Hickey who is 3rd generation baker and a founding member of the Waterford Blaa Bakers Association who achieved EU PGI protected food name status for the Waterford Blaa . Hickeys produce a range of Fresh Morning Bakery products supplying major retailers & symbol groups as well as the main foodservice outlets hotels QSR's, Schools and Restaurants and Forecourts outlets in the south east of Ireland
Since the commissioning of its first dairy and ingredients plant in Listowel, Ireland, 50 years ago in 1972, Kerry has grown to become the industry's leading provider of sustainable nutrition solutions for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical markets. Kerry innovates with customers to create great tasting products, with improved nutrition and functionality, while ensuring better impact for the planet. The company's leading consumer insights, global RD&A team of 1,100+ food scientists and extensive global footprint enable Kerry to solve its customers complex challenges with differentiated solutions. Kerry employs over 22,000 people globally and its presence extends across 152 manufacturing facilities in 36 countries.
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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