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 300+ 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
366 verified members
15 of the 17 UN SDGs
36 domestic and international partners
The Origin Green Progress Report shows that, largre Origin Green manufacturing members have achieved an 12% reduction in energy use per unit of output, while SME members delivered over an 7.8% reduction in energy use per unit of output.
Learn moreOver 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.
Learn more350+ Members in 2024
Established in 1998 and based in Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow, Janet's Country Fayre produces a range of chutneys, relishes, pasta sauces and pizza sauces for retail and foodservice customers.
Established in 1896 and headquartered in Co. Cavan. Lakeland Dairies is a farmer-owned dairy co-operative that processes milk into a range of dairy ingredients, butter, milk powders, cream products and foodservice dairy products.
Established in 1940 in Drogheda, Co. Louth. McCloskey's Bakery is a family-owned bakery producing breads, bagels, cakes and confectionery products for retail, foodservice and wholesale customers.
Established in Ireland in 1997 and based in Dublin. Tesco Ireland operates supermarkets, convenience stores and online grocery services, supplying food, grocery and household products to customers across Ireland.
Established in Ireland in 2000 and headquartered in Tallaght, Dublin. Lidl Ireland is a grocery retailer operating stores across Ireland and supplying food, drink and household products.
Established in 1876 and based in Cork. Musgrave Group is a food retail, wholesale and foodservice business supplying grocery and food products through a range of retail and distribution operations.
Established in 2010 and based in Finglas, Dublin, KSG is a food services company providing café, restaurant, catering and hospitality services to clients across a range of sectors in Ireland.
Established in the early 1980s and based in Dublin. Sysco Ireland is a foodservice distributor supplying food, beverages and catering-related products to hospitality, foodservice and catering customers across Ireland.
Established in Ireland in 1991 and based in Dublin. Sodexo Ireland provides food services, catering and facilities management services to public and private sector organisations across Ireland.
Established in 1991 in Bantry, Co. Cork. Bantry Bay Premium Seafoods is a family-owned Irish seafood company producing and supplying mussel products for retail, foodservice and manufacturing customers in Ireland and international markets.
Established in 1990 in Shanagarry, Co. Cork. Ballymaloe Foods is a family-owned Irish food company producing relishes, sauces, dressings and condiments for retail and foodservice customers.
Established in 1954 in Ardee, Co. Louth. ABP Foods is an Irish food processing company producing beef, lamb and pork products for customers in Ireland and international markets
Bord Bia work with 36 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 in 2025 and beyond.
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