Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 July 2024
577. Deputy Richard Bruton asked the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine the measures planned between now and 2030 necessary to maintain the environmental rating afforded by the Origin Green mark, in each key food sector. [29494/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraOrigin Green is not in itself an environmental label or rating: rather it is a sustainability initiative that incorporates environmental elements enabling the agrifood industry to set and achieve measurable sustainability targets. The programme is a Business to Business initiative providing programmes for farmers, producers, manufacturers and retailers. The programme is designed and operated by Bord Bia.
Food Vision 2030, the 10 year strategy for the Agri food sector, includes a specific Goal and a number of actions to strengthen Origin Green to reflect the higher level of ambition for the Agri-Food Sector. Progress on these actions can be found in the recently published Food Vision 2030 Annual report at www.gov.ie/en/policy/b2a3c-food-vision-2030-a-world-leader-in-sustainable-food-systems/.
In relation to future plans for Origin Green, I have passed the Deputy's query to Bord Bia for direct response.
