The vast majority of our Dairy co-operatives are now fully signed up to the ‘Origin Green’ Programme that will be the theme of the high profile Irish exhibit of this global exhibition.

Ireland is one of 145 countries, 13 Non-Governmental Organisations, 3 International Organisations and 5 Corporate Bodies taking part in the Milan Expo.

The event will run from the May 1st to October 31st and it is hoped that the Irish pavilion will play host to over two million visitors over this period.

ICOS and many member food producing co-operatives are committed to increasing food production in a way that respects the environment and the Ireland Pavilion will show the world how we are promoting sustainability in our businesses and amongst our members.

ICOS is also playing a role in developing policy and information functions in tandem with COPA COGECA underlining the benefits of our co-operatively based industry, not just at the Irish pavilion, but also ant the EU and other partner country installations.

For more info see this website:

http://www.origingreen.ie/expo-milan-2015/

By Conor Mulvihill