FOOD BUSINESS GULF & ME Jan-march 2018 | Page 7

Ireland’s dairy industry. Your sustainable source. Origin Green, Ireland’s national food and drink sustainability programme is our commitment to a safe, secure food supply far into the future. Central to Origin Green, is the Sustainable Dairy Assurance Scheme (SDAS), the fi rst national dairy scheme of its kind, an independently verifi ed and internationally accredited programme. Ireland’s temperate climate, abundant rainfall and tradition of family farming have resulted in a grass-fed system with cows grazing outdoors 24 hours a day up to 300 days a year. Ireland’s dairy farmers participate in the SDAS programme, where consistent audits and continuous improvement ensure a sustainable supply of quality milk. Visit the Origin Green Ireland stand (Hall 1) at Gulfood, Dubai, to fi nd out more. The world’s fi rst national food sustainability programme OriginGreen.ie/GCC