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Slaney Farms Produce Ltd - Gold Member Case Study

Slaney Farms Produce Ltd is a family-run business based in Co. Wexford, specialising in growing and distributing premium quality potatoes. They focus on sustainable farming practices and supply fresh, locally sourced produce to retailers and consumers, maintaining a strong commitment to quality and environmental stewardship in their operations.

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Sustainability Achievements

In 2023, Slaney Farms Produce Ltd enhanced community support by increasing GAA sponsorship and supporting local schools and clubs, exceeding their milestone target by 93.2%.

  • Targets Reported: Raw Materials Certification, Supplier Certification, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Water, Biodiversity, Community Engagement, and Employee Wellbeing.
  • Exemplary targets: Raw Materials Certification, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Water, Biodiversity, and Community Engagement.
  • Awarded Gold Membership: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024
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In 2023, Slaney Farms Produce Ltd strengthened its community engagement through a range of impactful initiatives. The company prioritised local suppliers during the strawberry season, ensuring a steady supply of fresh produce while supporting the local economy. Slaney Farm Produce Ltd offer work placements for students, with the aim of aiding the participants in the completion of their college courses. In addition, Slaney Farms Produce Ltd invite local schools to learn about the farm-to-fork process, further emphasising the importance of sustainable practices to the community.

Slaney Farms Produce Ltd showcased their commitment to the locality by sponsoring the surrounding GAA clubs, donating annually to a charity raffle, offering farm produce donations for meals, and encouraging the participation of employees in the regional St. Patricks Day Parade. Through the company’s generous habits their community engagement target was exceeded by 93.2%. Additionally, Slaney Farms Produce Ltd partnered with three UCC students on research projects focused on expanding their product portfolio, redesigning packaging, and evaluating the practicalities of solar panels, demonstrating their ongoing commitment to both local engagement and sustainability.

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