Bord Bia introduced the first quality scheme for the Horticulture sector in 1991.
Quality programmes for the Amenity sectors were developed in subsequent years and include:
The Amenity Quality Programmes were developed as business improvement schemes. Businesses have benefited either by improving compliance with statutory requirements, and/or recognising where business processes can be changed to improve future performance.
Objectives
To provide horticultural enterprises with the guidelines on ‘best practice’ in managing their businesses:
- To define quality standards for the industry.
- To improve overall standards within the industry.
- To provide a Quality Mark that would be used to differentiate quality businesses.
- To increase productivity and efficiency.
- To improve overall standards within the industry.
- To assist businesses to comply with legislative requirements.
- To increase B2B customer confidence in the industry.
- To create a positive image for the industry among consumers.
- To reward excellence
Inspection & Certification
The inspections are carried out by independent auditors.
Application
Application forms are distributed each February and accepted until 30th April.
You may also discuss details of the scheme at any time by contacting
Carol Marks – carol.marks@bordbia.ie or Tel: 01 6142266