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Donegal Catch Sustainability
As part of our on-going sustainability journey, we know it is important to drive awareness of the role Donegal Catch plays in the long-term care of our waters, marine resources and environment.
We are committed to making great food in a safe and sustainable manner. Under our 3Gs of sustainability we strive to grow our business while reducing our impact on the environment, Growing Communities, Greener Planet and Great Food.
Great Food
Sustainable Fisheries
Nutrtion
It is recommended that we eat two portions* of fish per week, with one portion being oily fish such as salmon. Fish has so many great, nutritional benefits, it is a fantastic source of protein, typically low in fat, and by consuming a variety of the different types, it will provide many different vitamins and minerals, each offering wide ranging benefits to the body.
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Packaging
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Greener Planet
Sustainable Fisheries
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Caught in the North East Atlantic FA0 27.
Certification: MSC (Marine Stewardship Council)
![Donegal Catch Breaded Haddock](https://donegalcatch.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/5397199002232.png)
Caught in the North East Atlantic FA0 27.
Certification: Irish FIPs (Fishery Improvement Projects)
![Irish Family Hake (1)](https://donegalcatch.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Irish-Family-Hake-1.png)
Caught in the North East Atlantic FA0 27.
Certification: Irish FIPs (Fishery Improvement Projects)
![pack image Donegal Catch Breaded Haddock](https://donegalcatch.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/5397199002218.png)
Caught in the North East Atlantic FA0 27.
Certification: Irish FIPs (Fishery Improvement Projects)
![pack image Donegal Catch Fish Nuggets](https://donegalcatch.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fish-Nuggets-.png)
Caught in the Pacific Ocean FAO 61 & 67.
Certification: MSC (Marine Stewardship Council)
![Natural Salmon](https://donegalcatch.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/2.png)
Farmed in the North East Atlantic FA0 27.
Certification: Global Gap
![pack image Donegal Catch King Prawns](https://donegalcatch.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/King-Prawns-180g.png)
Farmed in Vietnam.
Certification: 4 BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices)
Our Irish Fish
We have an important role to play in the sustainable development of the Irish fishing industry and the protection of our waters. We are key stakeholders in the Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM) backed Fishery Improvement Projects (FIPs), which focus on improving health and long term sustainability of Irish fisheries. This is a five year plan that focuses on fishing practices, fishery management, onshore handling and data collection for marine scientists.
This map shows the catchment areas and fishing ports where Donegal Catch Irish haddock and whiting are caught and landed in Ireland.
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Meet one of our Donegal Fishermen
As part of our Irish sea to plate journey, we would like to introduce you to one of our fishermen, Frank McClenaghan. Frank is a third-generation fisherman from Greencastle, Co. Donegal. His boat, the Foyle Warrior, is an approved member of Fishery Improvement Projects.
Meet one of our Cork Fishermen
As part of our Irish sea to plate journey, we would like to introduce you to another one of our fishermen Owen O’Sullivan. Owen is a third-generation fisherman from Castletownbere, Co Cork. His boat, The Tea Rose, is an approved member of Fishery Improvement Projects.
Origin Green
We are delighted to be working with Bord Bia as a proud member of Ireland’s Origin Green food and drink Sustainability Programme. This programme enables Ireland’s food industry to set and achieve measurable sustainability targets. We have committed to sustainability targets under the Origin Green Charter and have had our sustainability plans independently verified by international auditors. Some of those targets include:
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Growing Communities
Meet the team
![Sharon Haslam- Food and Quality Technologist](https://donegalcatch.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Sharon-Haslam-Food-and-Quality-Technologist.jpg)
Sharon Haslam
![Olga Maguire - Accounts Management](https://donegalcatch.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Olga-Maguire-Accounts-Management.jpg)
Olga Maguire
![Mary Hannon - Meet the Team](https://donegalcatch.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Mary-Hannon-Meet-the-Team-scaled.jpg)
Mary Hannon
![Laura Maheady - Frozen Production Team Leader](https://donegalcatch.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Laura-Maheady-Frozen-Production-Team-Leader-scaled.jpg)
Laura Maheady
![Joe Hannon - Factory Manager](https://donegalcatch.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Joe-Hannon-Factory-Manager-scaled.jpg)
Joe Hannon
![Aoife Mc Kenna](https://donegalcatch.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Aoife-Mc-Kenna-Meet-the-team-scaled.jpg)
Aoife Mc Kenna
![Aleksejs Danilovs - General Operative](https://donegalcatch.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Aleksejs-Danilovs-General-Operative-scaled.jpg)
Aleksejs Danilovs
![Adnan Mohammed](https://donegalcatch.ie/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Adnan-Mohammed-scaled.jpg)
Adnan Mohammed
Meet our Team
Our primary fish processing facility is located in Gurteen, Co Sligo and has been in continuous operation since 1984. Green Isle Foods is the largest purchaser of white fish from the Irish catching sector and processes over 30% of Irish landed haddock and whiting.