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.
Under our four pillars of Product, Planet, Place and People we have outlined the main initiatives we are undertaking to reduce our impact on the planet whilst providing the best products for our customers and care for our suppliers and employees.
Product
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.
Packaging
Planet
Sustainable Fisheries
Caught in the North East Atlantic FA027.
Certification: MSC (Marine Stewardship Council)
Caught in the North East Atlantic FA027.
Certification: Irish FIPs (Fishery Improvement Projects)
Caught in the North East Atlantic FA027.
Certification: Irish FIPs (Fishery Improvement Projects)
Caught in the Pacific Ocean FAO 61 & 67.
Certification: MSC (Marine Stewardship Council)
Caught in the North East Atlantic FA027.
Certification: Global Gap
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.
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:
People
Meet the team
Sharon Haslam
Olga Maguire
Mary Hannon
Laura Maheady
Joe Hannon
Aoife Mc Kenna
Aleksejs Danilovs
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 20% of Irish landed haddock and whiting.