What is Bord Bia Origin Green?

Origin Green is the Bord Bia sustainability programme. It is the only one in the world which operates at a national level and which includes farmers and primary producers, processors and retailers working together and leading the way to create a better future for all involved.

When did origin Green start?

2012
Origin Green was launched in 2012 with the aim of assisting the Irish food and drink industry to produce food and drink more sustainably.

What does Origin green do?

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.

How does Origin Green promote ethical and sustainable consumption?

What is Origin Green? Independently verified at every stage, Origin Green enables Ireland’s farmers and food producers to set and achieve measurable sustainability targets, reduce environmental impact and serve local communities more effectively.

What does Origin Green mean for Bord Bia?

Origin Green is the Bord Bia sustainability programme. It is the only one in the world which operates at a national level and which includes farmers and primary producers, processors and retailers working together and leading the way to create a better future for all involved.

What kind of background does Bord Bia have?

Origin Green Background Origin Green Levels of Participation Farmer Communications Bord Bia Introduction • Government Agency – DAFM • Work with all actors across the Irish food and drink supply chain • 14 International Offices Marketing & Promotion Market Insights Farm and Manufacturing Assurance Programmes Viewed as green & natural…

What does Bord Bia do for the food industry?

It is a voluntary programme, led by Bord Bia that brings together our food industry – from farmers to food producers, retailers to foodservice operators – with the common goal of sustainable food production.

Who are the members of Bord Bia quality assurance scheme?

Farmers who are certified members of the Bord Bia Quality Assurance programme & who participate in farm sustainability assessments as part of their audit, are the essential first link in Origin Green. In essence the Bord Bia Quality Assurance schemes are Origin Green operating at farm level.