Minister of State Trevor Sargent has announced the ending of the National Steering committee for the organic sector.
In its place, a new body, For�s Org�nach, has been established.
"I have established For�s Org�nach to build on the work of the National Steering Group and its predecessor, the Organic Development Committee, but with a different emphasis," the Minister stated.
"Whereas the emphasis in the past was to bring various stakeholder groups together to agree a programme of action, it is my intention that the new body will be made up of individuals with expertise in particular areas who can bring their talents and specialist knowledge to our efforts to develop the organic sector further�.
This new body will be headed up by Noel Groome, Managing Director of Groome's, a company specialising in the distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables.
The Balbriggan-based company, which Noel Groome founded in 1984, supples to the symbol sector: Spar, Londis and the Gala stores, as well as some independents.
Organic fresh fruits and vegetables are a small but growing part of Groomes business: the company is certified with IOFGA as an organic processor.
According to Minister of State Sargent, � I will be announcing the membership of For�s Org�nach in due course but I believe that Noel Groome will be an outstanding Chair".
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