Bord Bia - Origin green and Quality assurance Flashcards
1
Q
what is bord bias purpose
A
To bring Ireland’s outstanding food, drink and
horticulture produce to the world, thus enabling the growth and sustainability of producers.
2
Q
how many _____ has bord bia
1. staff
2. offices
3. export value
4. client companies
5. markets
A
- staff - 180
- offices- 15
- export value - €17 billion
- client companies - 1400+
- markets - 180+
3
Q
international network of ?? overseas offices
A
14
new york
dublin
london
paris
madrid
stockholm
amsterdam
warsaw
dusseldorf
milan
dubai
lagos
singapore
shanghai
tokyo
4
Q
how many areas does bord bia deliver services
what are the 4 areas
A
delivers services across 4 areas
- insight
- growth
- talent
- reputation
5
Q
what is insight
A
leading market and consumer
insight and intelligence
6
Q
what is growth
A
building capability of businesses to evaluate, plan and deliver growth in strategically selected priority markets
7
Q
what is talent
A
Through the Bord Bia Talent Academy, executive talent is being equipped with the
skills to drive future growth
8
Q
what is reputation
A
Origin Green –Sustainable Quality Assurance
9
Q
what is bord bia governed by
list the subsidiary boards
A
Bord Bia governed by 1 Main Board and 5 Subsidiary Boards
subsidiary boards:
1. meat and livestock board
2. dairy board
3. horticulture board
4. quality assurance board
5. consumer foods board
10
Q
how are bord bia members appointed
A
Board members appointed with consent of
Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine
11
Q
what does QAB stand for
A
Quality Assurance Board
12
Q
what does the QAB do
A
The Quality Assurance Board (QAB) oversees all operation of Origin Green and Quality Assurance programmes
13
Q
what does the QAB appoint
A
The QAB appoint an independent Certification Committee chairman to oversee Sustainable Quality Assurance scheme certification
14
Q
what does the Certification Committee comprised of
A
- Chairman
- Independent audit reviewers
- Audit body representative
- Bord Bia
15
Q
what is the motive of the origin green ireland
A
To drive and monitor positive change across Ireland’s food and drink industry so Ireland
can continue to build and protect a global reputation for food sustainability.
16
Q
how many companies are members of origin green
A
300 food and drink companies are members of Origin Green
17
Q
300 food and drink companies are members of Origin Green representing g over ??% of food and drink exports.
A
90%
18
Q
to date how many sustainablity targets have members set
A
to date, members have set over 2,700 sustainability targets demonstrating their commitment to improving the sustainability of their businesses
19
Q
what doe members do annually
A
- Multi-Annual Sustainability Plan
- Set 4-8 Sustainability Targets
- Progress independently audited annually
20
Q
raw material scouring
A
- raw ,material certification
- supplier certification
- packaging
21
Q
manufacturing
A
- energy/ emissions
- water
- waste
22
Q
social
A
- health and nutrition
- community initiatives
- employee wellbeing
- diversity and inclusion
23
Q
optional
A
- biodiversity
- sector specific target
24
Q
Company Requirements
- how many tiers
A
tier 1:
> €250 m revenue/turnover
8 targets
tier 2:
> €50- €250 m revenue/turnover
7 targets
tier 3:
> €10-50 m revenue/turnover
6 targets
tier 4:
> €1- €10 m revenue/turnover
5 targets
tier 5:
> €100k - €1m revenue/turnover
4 targets
25
Origin Green Gold Membership
01 - 5 membership tiers
02 - sustainability credits
03 - gold memebership
26
when did the sustainability programme golf member ahppen
2020
27
MEMBER SUPPORTS
Origin Green programme provides support to member companies in order for them to develop credible and robust sustainability plans inclusive of material sustainability
targets
28
type of member support
1. one-to-one mentors
2. target partnerships
3. knowledge exchange
29
one to one mentors
Each company is designated an experienced sustainability to provide one-to-one plan development mentorship.
30
target partnerships
Partner with industry experts provide guidance and training to members in packaging, biodiversity and energy
31
knowledge exchange
Member companies visit each other's sites to identify and share sustainability best practice
32
how many different primary producer and processer standards does Bord Bia under the Origin Green Quality Assurance
Scheme operate
17 different primary producer and
processor standards
33
what are these standards designed to do
These standards are designed to generate proof points to market Irish food, drink and horticulture
34
Bord Bia schemes are accredited to the following:
* ISO17065 by the Irish National Accreditation Board
* IS09001 by the National Standards Authority of Ireland
* Approved by the USDA for the – Processed verification Program (PVP)
35
To delivery the audit program there are:
* 107 – Beef/Lamb/Dairy Auditors
* 21 Auditors across all other other standards
36
what is the vision of origin green ireland
Our Vision:
“A thriving Agri-food sector that is responsive
to the future needs of people and our planet”
37
what is the purpose of the origin green ireland
Our Purpose:
“To power and prove the sustainability of
Ireland’s food and drink sector”
38
bord bia 10 year strategy
3 year strategy
slide 14
39
scheme development
What is the market looking for?
* Sustainable Food
* High Animal Welfare
40
scheme development
What policy is coming down the lines?
* Climate action bill
* Farm to fork
* incorporating the MACC into our programme
41
who needs to meets to discuss and
agree on all changes to schemes
Technical Advisory Committee
42
who is Auditing of all schemes overseen by
INAB
43
What does quality assurance allow farmers do
Quality assurance allows farmers into OG with introduction of sustainability. Allows for wider promotion of Irish Food and great
market access
44
how to get market access
- retailer recognition
- consumer recognition
- accreditation to ISO17065
45
Retailer recognition
Irish retailers accept the BB schemes for ROI supplier approval
46
consumer recognition
~85% Irish consumers recognise the BB Quality Mark and claim as a driver to buy
47
Accreditation to ISO17065
Provides an international mechanism for higher standing
48
Primary Producer Standard Objectives
1. To set out the criteria for best practice in Irish farming.
2. To demonstrate to customers that foodstuffs are produced sustainably and
to the highest quality under an accredited scheme.
3. To provide a uniform mechanism for recording and monitoring:
* Farm quality assurance criteria in Dairy, beef, sheep, pigs, poultry, egg and
horticulture
* The sustainability criteria of the farm
4. To provide an on-going means of demonstrating best practice at farm level
to back up our origin green message
49
Audit Process Flow – Close out Required
slide 18
application (farmer) -> audit (auditor) -> stage 1 review (audit body) -> close- out (farmer) -> close-out (auditor) -> stage 2 (review) -> bord bia review ( independent review panel)-> certification committee decision -> notification to farmer
50
Audit Scoring slide 19
Full Compliance(2)
producer in compliance - general criteria
producer in compliance - critical criteria
AFI/ Minor (1)
met in some respects - general criteria
AFI / Minor usually not allowed for critical criteria - critical criteria
NC / Major NC (0)
complete failure - general criteria
ALERT! Very Serious - Mandatory involvement MP for SDAS - critical criteria
NA (Not Applicable)
not relevant to this farm - general criteria
not relevant to this farm - critical criteria
51
what do auditors do
- Schedule and conduct audits against scheme standards
- complete farm sustainability assessments
- Complete audit report and return for review
- Review closeout of non-compliances
- Make certification recommendation – Not Decision
52
General Audit information
* There is nothing to fear from the audit.
* Audits are arranged by appointment at a time that suits the farmer.
* The audits are conducted in a closeout model.
* This means that farmers will not “fail” on the day of the audit.
* Any non-compliances can be addressed within a 1 month period.
* The Bord Bia Helpdesk / co-op will assist farmers through this process.
53
Audit Preparation – Additional help
*Bord Bia farmers website – Farm.bordbia.ie
o Audit Preparation material
o How to videos
o Farm Sustainability Learning Hub
o FAQ section
o Complete Sustainability Survey
o Complete Closeout of Non Compliances
*Bord Bia Helpdesk – 01 5240410
o Audit / general queries
o-Closeout assistance
54
what does Farmer Feedback Reports do
Demonstrates to members how their farm inputs and activities contribute to GHG production and will contain advice and
feedback on how to mitigate against these
55
what is AgNav
trusted solutions, for everyday farming
56
what is agnav
AgNav is a national online farmer-centric portal developed by three partner agencies, i.e. Bord Bia, the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF) and Teagasc.
57
what does AgNav utilise
AgNav will utilise the three respective agencies’ collective knowledge by providing data, decision making support tools and
guidance which will be housed within one consolidated online platform
58
is AgNav A definitive resource to support farm sustainability in Ireland.
yes.
59
list the 6 AgNav Objectives
1. To encourage and support farmers to implement climate action and sustainability
improvement on Irish farms.
2. Leverage the most robust inter-agency data, research and resources to drive the
most appropriate actions tailored to individual farms.
3. Enable to more precise capture and analysis of data allowing accurate calculation of action impact.
4. Provide a mechanism for quantification of progress towards Climate Action Plan targets for the agri sector.
5. Support clear communications on positive progress achieved at farm level – gives
control to farmers.
6. Provide only one version of the truth.
60
what platform is AgNav
A platform guided by science to assist farmers in achieving on-farm sustainability.
61
AgNav 3 points
slide 27
AgNav.ie
1. assess - sustainability survey
2. Analyse - forecaster
3. Act - action planner
62
bord bia internatrional graduate programme
* Fully funded Master’s in Global Business Practice
* Competitive bursary
* Extensive training in: Consumer Insights, Sustainability, Brand Marketing, Digital
Innovation and Leadership.
* Continuous feedback, mentoring and coaching through regular Development Priority setting
* Professional and Career Development
* Membership of the Bord Bia Alumni network
* Laptop
* Paid business expenses
* Employee assistance programme
63
Bord Bia International Graduate Programme
* You already know that with our programme, you’ll blend your main learning rotation with a Master’s qualification, but you’re probably wondering how that will work in practice.
* You’ll complete 8 modules in total over the 24-month programme. These will be delivered in blocks throughout the programme either online or in person in December/January and June/July (dates TBC).
* You’ll complete group or individual assignments in the months following each block release and submit these assignments online. Also, there are no exams, so you can easily avoid those late-night cramming sessions.
*We’re looking for graduates from any discipline as long as you have a Level 8 degree
on the NFQ Framework and a minimum of 2:1 (expected or attained).
*Above that, we want graduates that have a passion for the Irish Food and Drink Industry. We’re working for and with producers that have that passion, so you should too.
*We also want graduates that are resilient, motivated, hardworking, and team players.
*Search Bord Bia Talent Academy for more.
64
2 marketing fellowships
programme structure
fellows receive
65
programme structures
* Working alongside Irish Food & Drink clients you will represent the industry in a wide range of market development activities. This 18-month programme is a combination of real-world and academic learning,
blending block release modules and continuous project work.
* On placement, you will work for 2 or 3 of Bord Bia’s Irish Food, Drink and Horticulture clients
66
fellows receive
* Fully funded Master’s in International Marketing Practice with lecturers from Harvard, IMD, NYU Stern and of course UCD
Smurfit School
* 18 Month placement in diverse locations like: New York, London, Stockholm, Amsterdam, Madrid, Milan, Dusseldorf, Dubai,
Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo, to name but a few
* Competitive bursary
* Annual Leave and Christmas holidays
* Laptop
* Extensive training in the areas of: Consumer Insights, Sustainability Brand Marketing, Digital Innovation and Leadership
* Professional and Career Development
* Membership of the Bord Bia Alumni network
* Paid business expenses
67
Who is this programme for?
* We’re looking for someone that leads the way, that isn’t afraid of a challenge.
Applicants should have:
* A strong passion for pursuing a career in the Food & Drink industry.
* A minimum of 2 – 3 years’ work experience
* Strong oral and written communication skills, including effective presentation skills.
* The ability to quickly establish effective internal and external working relationships with key people across different services/functions.
* Strong commercial acumen - the ability to identify opportunities and to follow these through to completion by working with others and discovering the best way to achieve results.
* Project management skills – the ability to schedule and manage time and resources; maintaining a project management plan for communication and review at all times.
