Kilbeggan Organic Farms increased its suppliers while simultaneously increasing the number certified for sustainability, exceeding the target milestone by nearly 9%.
Kilbeggan Organic Foods has increased its total number of suppliers to 17, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. The company sources packaging from six direct suppliers, four of which have sustainability certifications, and aims to have all packaging suppliers certified by the end of their plan. Additionally, Kilbeggan Organic Foods sources ingredients from nine suppliers, including their own farm, with six having company-level sustainability certifications.
Despite challenges in finding local certified Origin Green ingredient suppliers, the company maintains rigorous organic certification processes for both farm and food business, ensuring compliance with EU regulations through annual inspections and detailed returns. This commitment to sustainability is reflected in the significant increase in certified suppliers from 33% in 2022 to 64.7% in 2023, exceeding the milestone target by almost 9%.
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