Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2017
424. Deputy Clare Daly asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine if salmon farms are included in the current Origin Green media campaign by Bord Bia; if so, if account has been taken of the overstocking of (details supplied) sites; and his views on whether this undermines the Origin Green claims. [40383/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraOrigin Green is a national sustainability programme for the Irish food and drink industry. It is unique in operating on a national scale, uniting government, the private sector and food producers through Bord Bia.
The company mentioned by the Deputy is a verified member of Origin Green. That means that it has signed up to the Origin Green Charter and has developed a multi-annual sustainability plan that has been independently assessed and verified by SGS, a recognised global certification company. This plan outlines targets which are relevant to the business in three key areas - raw material sourcing, the manufacturing process, and social sustainability. Origin Green members are also required to be licensed and registered with the relevant competent authority, and must confirm that they are compliant with the key food safety and environmental regulations governing their sector.
Operational matters in relation to Origin Green are a matter for Bord Bia. For further information on Origin Green the Deputy is referred to the agreed Oireachtas contact address info@BordBia.ie.
