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About us

GLOBALG.A.P. is a brand of smart farm assurance solutions for the certification of agriculture, aquaculture, and floriculture – advancing safer and more responsible farming practices in over 135 countries worldwide.

Our mission

Our approach

Our impact areas

World-leading farm assurance solutions

What is GLOBALG.A.P.?

GLOBALG.A.P. is a brand of smart farm assurance solutions built on a portfolio of standards for safe and responsible production processes in agriculture, aquaculture, and floriculture. Our holistic approach to certification is developed through extensive collaboration with sector experts. GLOBALG.A.P. activities are supported by a rigorous integrity program and a network of more than 430 GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member organizations from across global value chains. In addition, our dedicated capacity-building program equips producers around the world with practical knowledge about responsible farming practices, enabling them to achieve certification, meet evolving market requirements, and contribute to international sustainability goals. Today, GLOBALG.A.P. solutions provide some of the most respected and internationally recognized standards that support the global trade of farmed products, counting almost 200,000 producers around the world under certification.

What drives us?

Our vision – What do we want to achieve?

We envision a world in which farms are recognized for their efforts to continuously produce enough safe food while safeguarding our environment and the welfare of farming communities.

Our mission – How will we achieve our vision?

We collaborate with supply chain stakeholders to foster the global adoption of safer and more responsible farming practices by providing industry-leading, cost-effective, and value-adding assurance and benchmarking solutions.

Our purpose – What do we believe?

Every generation has a right to safe food. To protect this right now and for future generations, the world’s farms must produce safe food in ways that are socially and environmentally responsible and resilient.

GLOBALG.A.P. in numbers

Technical experts 1, Technical experts, committees, focus groups, GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat, governance, industry, strategy, Benchmarking Committees

20+ years of experience

in the agriculture, floriculture, and aquaculture sectors

Document 6, Document, checklist, harmonization, combined, audit

10+ standards

for primary production processes and the supply chain

Standard setting 1, Standard setting, solutions, strategy, collaboration, technical experts

8+ add-ons

for flexible and cost-efficient customization

Producer 1, Producer, farmer, stakeholder, supply chain, farm-level, smallholder

195,000+ producers

under GLOBALG.A.P. certification

Events 1, Events, TOUR stops, global, worldwide, international, network, capacity building

130+ countries

with GLOBALG.A.P. certificate holders

Certification Body 1, Certification body, CB, auditor, audit, assessment

180+ certification bodies

approved to audit and assess GLOBALG.A.P. standards

Farm 1, Farm, producer, agriculture, plants, crops

4.3 million+ hectares

of certified plant production annually

Aquaculture 2, Aquaculture, aquatic species, product category, fish, mollusc, crustacean

2.5 million+ metric tons

of certified aquaculture production annually

21 million+ metric tons

of certified compound feed production annually

Technical experts 1, Technical experts, committees, focus groups, GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat, governance, industry, strategy, Benchmarking Committees

20+ years of experience

in the agriculture, floriculture, and aquaculture sectors

Document 6, Document, checklist, harmonization, combined, audit

10+ standards

for primary production processes and the supply chain

Standard setting 1, Standard setting, solutions, strategy, collaboration, technical experts

8+ add-ons

for flexible and cost-efficient customization

Producer 1, Producer, farmer, stakeholder, supply chain, farm-level, smallholder

195,000+ producers

under GLOBALG.A.P. certification

Events 1, Events, TOUR stops, global, worldwide, international, network, capacity building

130+ countries

with GLOBALG.A.P. certificate holders

Certification Body 1, Certification body, CB, auditor, audit, assessment

180+ certification bodies

approved to audit and assess GLOBALG.A.P. standards

Farm 1, Farm, producer, agriculture, plants, crops

4.3 million+ hectares

of certified plant production annually

Aquaculture 2, Aquaculture, aquatic species, product category, fish, mollusc, crustacean

2.5 million+ metric tons

of certified aquaculture production annually

21 million+ metric tons

of certified compound feed production annually

Technical experts 1, Technical experts, committees, focus groups, GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat, governance, industry, strategy, Benchmarking Committees

20+ years of experience

in the agriculture, floriculture, and aquaculture sectors

Producer 1, Producer, farmer, stakeholder, supply chain, farm-level, smallholder

195,000+ producers

under GLOBALG.A.P. certification

Farm 1, Farm, producer, agriculture, plants, crops

4.3 million+ hectares

of certified plant production annually

Document 6, Document, checklist, harmonization, combined, audit

10+ standards

for primary production processes and the supply chain

Events 1, Events, TOUR stops, global, worldwide, international, network, capacity building

130+ countries

with GLOBALG.A.P. certificate holders

Aquaculture 2, Aquaculture, aquatic species, product category, fish, mollusc, crustacean

2.5 million+ metric tons

of certified aquaculture production annually

Standard setting 1, Standard setting, solutions, strategy, collaboration, technical experts

8+ add-ons

for flexible and cost-efficient customization

Certification Body 1, Certification body, CB, auditor, audit, assessment

180+ certification bodies

approved to audit and assess GLOBALG.A.P. standards

21 million+ metric tons

of certified compound feed production annually

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Our company story

As a result of consumers’ growing interest in product safety, environmental impact, and the well-being of workers, a group of European retailers joined together in 1997 to set up the EUREPGAP initiative. The foundations of this initiative would later grow into the GLOBALG.A.P. brand. More than 20 years later, GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance solutions are trusted tools for the global trade of fruit and vegetables, flowers, and farmed seafood.

Farm assurance fit for the future

How does GLOBALG.A.P. certification work?

GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons can be applied to the production processes of more than 700 different plant and aquatic species. Each species belongs to a product category with its own checklist that details the certification requirements. Every audit is conducted against the relevant checklist and in accordance with the GLOBALG.A.P. general regulations – a set of certification rules for checklist implementation. Audits are performed by independent and accredited third-party certification bodies (CBs), and the certification status of each registered producer is displayed in the GLOBALG.A.P. IT systems for transparency. This marks the GLOBALG.A.P. certification system as one of the most robust on the market.

What are GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance solutions?

GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-on are supported by a framework of interlinked IT systems which connect audit data and validation services to deliver transparent, trustworthy, and real-time information on certification status. As farm assurance evolves to more closely integrate farm-level data, the GLOBALG.A.P. system is evolving with it. The newest version of our Integrated Farm Assurance standard and our connected IT systems mark the introduction of a smarter portfolio of streamlined, intuitive, and digitalized farm assurance solutions.

What is the “one auditor through the farm gate” principle?

We operate a range of harmonization activities that aim to cut duplication for producers and enable simpler sourcing processes for buyers. This is achieved through add-ons to core solutions that can widen the scope of a single audit, as well as a benchmarking program that recognizes other global certification schemes as equivalent to GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance solutions.

What is the smart path to sustainability?

Sustainability is a journey, not a destination. We are committed to continuously improving our portfolio and supporting strategies that bring more responsible farming practices to the mainstream. The next step for GLOBALG.A.P. on this path is the development of a dedicated environmental sustainability solution that builds on the rigorous criteria already contained in our flagship Integrated Farm Assurance standard.

After extensive dialogue with stakeholders from all parts of the value chain, GLOBALG.A.P. has established a working group to drive the development process before the launch of the solution in 2025. If you would like to join us on this journey, learn more about participating in the Environmental Sustainability Working Group.

Five steps to certification

Why choose GLOBALG.A.P.?

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Fully consulted standard-setting procedures

The creation of robust, measurable, and fit-for-purpose solutions that promote safer and more sustainable farming is only possible if all value chain participants are engaged in the development process. GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons are driven by our stakeholders around the world, and therefore reflect both market needs and the daily realities of producers on the ground. All of our major standards undergo transparent and comprehensive public consultation to build on the scientific baseline provided by our technical experts before final adoption by the GLOBALG.A.P. Advisory Board.

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Proven integrity and accountability

The GLOBALG.A.P. Integrity Program was founded in 2008 as the first of its kind in food certification. Designed to ensure the consistent delivery and implementation of GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons worldwide, the program monitors and assesses the key aspects of the third-party certification process. The elements of the integrity program maintain stakeholder trust in the GLOBALG.A.P. certification system and simultaneously act as a feedback mechanism that serves the continuous improvement of our operations.

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Global reach with experts in your region

With certification active in over 130 countries, the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat brings together an extensive farming network. Our technical experts and key account managers provide widespread representation on the ground, and we help to further bridge the gap from global to local through our Registered Trainers and national technical working groups. This provides valuable perspective on the application of our solutions while considering the context of local supply chains.

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One-stop-shop for your farm assurance needs

GLOBALG.A.P. certification is widely trusted as a sourcing requirement for many major supply chains worldwide. Our range of standards and add-ons can be flexibly combined and enable stakeholders to get all the coverage they need through one certification system. We also work to reduce the audit burden through our harmonization activities, reducing duplication and the costs of certification through benchmarking and sector collaborations.

Who develops GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance solutions?

A global network of industry experts and value chain stakeholders participate in the GLOBALG.A.P. governance structure to ensure that our solutions are robust, realistic, and cost-effective. They are responsible for a wide range of activities, from the technical development and approval of our standards and add-ons to facilitating their implementation at a local level.

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GLOBALG.A.P. governance structure

Revised governance structure

During 2024, we have worked with the GLOBALG.A.P. Advisory Board to re-evaluate our governance structure and determine a more effective framework for technical committees and focus groups moving forward.

The changes to this structure include the formation of a new Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and the restructuring of technical committees into technical working groups (TWGs).

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)

Newly formed, comprised of 12 GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members
Strategic technical advisor to the GLOBALG.A.P. Advisory Board
Members are appointed by the Advisory Board and FoodPLUS
Members participate as individuals rather than representing a specific company or organization
Composed of five representatives from the retail sector, five from the producer sector, and two from certification bodies
Responsible for the holistic technical overview of GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons

Technical working groups (TWGs)

Newly formed, comprised of industry experts appointed by the TAC and FoodPLUS
Reports to the TAC
Members do not need to be GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members
Designed to increase cross-sector participation and knowledge-sharing

The appointment of TWG members is currently ongoing, and the current technical committee and focus group members will remain in place until the first quarter of 2025, where they will then transition in name and mandate to the TWGs.

Fruit and Vegetables Technical Committee
- → Plants (Agriculture) Technical Working Group
Flowers and Ornamentals Focus Group
- → Plants (Floriculture) Technical Working Group
Aquaculture Technical Committee
- → Aquaculture Technical Working Group
GRASP Technical Committee
- → Workers’ Well-being Technical Working Group
Chain of Custody Technical Committee
- → Supply Chain Technical Working Group

The one exception to the above is the current Systems and Rules Technical Committee, which will be disbanded and its role transferred to the new TAC.

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GLOBALG.A.P. Advisory Board

Composed of an equal number of elected representatives from the producer/supplier and retail/food service categories, the Advisory Board provides strategic input to inform the direction of the activities carried out by the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat.

View GLOBALG.A.P. Advisory Board members

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GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat

The GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat encompasses the team of people around the world who are responsible for managing the GLOBALG.A.P. portfolio of smart farm assurance solutions and the related day-to-day operations. The GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat works in close cooperation with the Advisory Board and includes both technical and nontechnical teams.

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Technical committees

Formed by producer/supplier and retail/food service representatives, the technical committees participate in the maintenance, review, and revision of our standards and add-ons.

Meet the experts

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Focus groups

Focus groups support the innovation of GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance solutions by providing sector-specific insights and problem-solving expertise on key topics.

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Other committees

The Certification Body Committee, Integrity Surveillance Committee, and benchmarking committees play a key role in GLOBALG.A.P. oversight and improvement.

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National technical working groups

National technical working groups (NTWGs) help bridge the gap from global to local by identifying challenges that affect the implementation of GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons in specific countries.

GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members

The GLOBALG.A.P. certification system would not have achieved the widespread impact it has today without the support and contribution of value chain stakeholders.

GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member organizations are vital in helping us to continuously improve our standards and add-ons, promote safer and more sustainable farming practices around the world, and collaborate on innovative solutions for the benefit of the entire supply chain.

Community members are organized into three categories: producer/supplier, retail/food service, and associate. Learn more about the benefits of becoming a GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member.

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Meet our GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members

Over 430 organizations worldwide help us to continuously improve our standards and add-ons, promote safer and more sustainable farming practices, and collaborate on innovative solutions for the benefit of the entire supply chain.

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Making responsible farming visible to consumers

Applicable to fruit and vegetables, farmed seafood, and flowers and plants which have been produced in line with GLOBALG.A.P. solutions, the GGN label links conscious consumers to responsible farmers. The cross-category label stands for certified, responsible farming and transparency – enabling consumers to discover the roots of their products.

Targeted solutions to complex problems

How does GLOBALG.A.P. certification make a difference?

With a projected world population of 9.8 billion by 2050, the FAO estimates that we will require an increase in food production of up to 70% to feed the world. Given that 50% of the world’s habitable land is already used for agriculture – a key driver of biodiversity loss and soil degradation (FAO) – we need to increase the accessibility of certification that enables producers applying responsible farming practices to be easily identified in the market. The GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat responds to this challenge by setting reference standards for the implementation of safe and responsible practices at farm level. Already applied by almost 200,000 producers in more than 135 countries, we make a difference through six key focus areas: food safety, environmental sustainability, workers’ well-being, animal welfare, supply chain traceability, and capacity building.

Supporting safer and more responsible farming worldwide

From the shrimp farms of Vietnam and the banana plantations of Ecuador to the tulip greenhouses of the Netherlands and the mango orchards of Mali, the world of farming is incredibly varied. Farm types and sizes are as diverse as the ecosystems and communities in which they operate. We believe that protecting these environments is vital – both now and for future generations.

Safer

According to the World Health Organization, 600 million people fall ill worldwide as a result of contaminated food each year. As global supply chains become increasingly complex and interconnected, safer farming means scaling up food safety and worker welfare practices. This helps to protect both the health and well-being of consumers as well as the producers who are engaged in production.

More responsible

More responsible means implementing practices that address the range of challenges that face the global farming industry and threaten its future viability, from water scarcity and deforestation to food waste and animal welfare. GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance solutions offer a variety of ways to address the different aspects of responsible farming, and our science-based criteria provide practical steps to improve farm management.

Worldwide

We combine targeted, cost-effective, and measurable solutions with a capacity-building approach that provides a pathway to recognition for producers regardless of size. Through our GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members, partner organizations, and national technical working groups, we aim to advance and accelerate global sustainability action.

See our solutions

Our impact areas

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Food safety

Food safety begins on the farm, and protecting the right of current and future generations to safe food has been a guiding principle of our work for over 20 years.

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Environment

Supporting environmentally responsible and resilient production practices is essential to the protection of global ecosystems and the long-term viability of farms.

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Workers’ health, safety, and welfare

Responsible farming is about people as well as products, and socially sustainable supply chains are built on the health, safety, and welfare of farm workers and their communities.

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Animal health and welfare

Addressing the world’s fastest-growing food sector, our aquaculture solutions safeguard the health and welfare of aquatic species at every stage of the production chain.

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Supply chain traceability

Effective segregation, handling, and traceability requirements are key to protecting the integrity of a product throughout its lifecycle in the supply chain.

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Capacity building

Providing producers around the world with the training and support they need to adopt safer and more sustainable farming practices can accelerate progress towards our vision.

Sustainable Development Goals

How do GLOBALG.A.P. activities contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals?

GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance solutions, partnerships, and capacity-building activities contribute directly to 10 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We continue to harness our global reach to foster the mainstreaming of more sustainable farming practices.

Discover more about how GLOBALG.A.P. activities align with the SDGs.

Latest news

04 December 2024

GLOBALG.A.P.’s social responsibility solution is ready for US farms

GLOBALG.A.P. North America is excited to announce that the updated version of the GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP) is ready for implementation by US producers.

Fruit and vegetables

Flowers and ornamentals

Capacity building

Workers’ well-being

Understanding the GLOBALG.A.P. system.

27 November 2024

Understanding the role of national interpretation guidelines in the GLOBALG.A.P. system

How are global agricultural standards applied at a local level? Discover how national interpretation guidelines empower producers by aligning global standards with local regulations and realities – making implementation simpler and more effective.

Add-ons to core solutions

Capacity building

Workers’ well-being

GLOBALG.A.P. News

27 November 2024

Update on the new GLOBALG.A.P. IT system, in development with our partner osapiens

A new IT infrastructure, in development with osapiens, is scheduled to launch in March 2025. Learn more about what to expect.

27 November 2024

GLOBALG.A.P. welcomes CAPEC: Strengthening sustainability through circular-economy initiatives

Discover how GLOBALG.A.P.’s newest community member CAPEC is strengthening sustainable practices in Spain’s circular economy.

GLOBALG.A.P. senior leadership team visit Welgemeen Boerdery, a farm in South Africa in November 2024.

26 November 2024

Bridging the gap between vision and practice: GLOBALG.A.P. leaders immerse in South African agriculture

The GLOBALG.A.P. senior leadership team visit South African farms in further efforts to align vision and strategy with farm realities.

Fruit and vegetables

26 November 2024

New member ‘MRL Management’ brings expertise in residue monitoring to the GLOBALG.A.P. community

MRL Management, based in Santiago, Chile, is the latest organization to join the GLOBALG.A.P. community.

GLOBALG.A.P. News

19 November 2024

GLOBALG.A.P. attends exclusive pre-opening event as part of the Inhouse Farming – Feed & Food Show, EnergyDecentral, and EuroTier 2024

Exploring renewable energy and Controlled Environment Agriculture innovations to advance sustainability, efficiency, and profitability in the agri-tech sector.

Understanding the GLOBALG.A.P. system.

30 October 2024

Understanding accreditation in the GLOBALG.A.P. system

Discover the essential role of accreditation in the GLOBALG.A.P. system and get an inside look at the 2024 technical meeting in Berlin, where industry leaders gathered to reinforce quality and trust across the certification process.

New GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member Bioiberica at their trade fair stand

30 October 2024

Bioiberica Plant Health joins GLOBALG.A.P. community

Discover how our new community member, Bioiberica Plant Health, is conducting innovative research and development of new solutions in agriculture, plant stress and biological pest control.

GLOBALG.A.P. team in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, attending the 2024 FPA Global Produce and Floral Show

29 October 2024

GLOBALG.A.P. at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show 2024: Connecting, collaborating, and inspiring

The GLOBALG.A.P. team had an inspiring experience at the 2024 IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show, held from 17–19 October in Atlanta, Georgia, US.

Flowers and ornamentals

Fruit and vegetables

Representatives from GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH at Fruit Attraction trade fair in Madrid, 2024.

25 October 2024

GLOBALG.A.P. at Fruit Attraction 2024: Connecting with our community and industry leaders

Explore how GLOBALG.A.P. connected with industry leaders at Fruit Attraction 2024 to discuss the latest innovations and challenges shaping the future of agriculture.

Fruit and vegetables

Winners of the inaugural Changemaker Awards at the GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024

26 September 2024

Celebrating the Changemaker Award winners

As announced at the GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024, we’d like to congratulate once again the three winners of the Changemaker Award – fostering positive change in the world of farming through their innovative practices and forward-thinking concepts.

Capacity building

GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH Managing Directors, Dr Elmé Coetzer-Boersma and Markus Philipp, join Katie Gallus on stage as the GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024 comes to a close in Warsaw, Poland, on 11 September 2024.

26 September 2024

A meeting of the minds at the GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024

The GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024, held in Warsaw, Poland from 10–12 September, brought together industry leaders to “Engage, Image, and Transform” the future of global food supply chains.

Capacity building

Workers’ well-being

26 September 2024

Biospheres joins the GLOBALG.A.P. Community: Pioneering regenerative agriculture for a sustainable future

Discover how Biospheres, a leader in large-scale regenerative agriculture and a new member of the GLOBALG.A.P. Community, is transforming ecosystems and driving sustainability.

GLOBALG.A.P. News

26 September 2024

IFA v6 GFS transition period confirmed

Following recognition of the Integrated Farm Assurance standard for plants and aquaculture from the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) in August 2024, a transition period is now confirmed.

GLOBALG.A.P. News

26 September 2024

Version 2 of the TR4 Biosecurity Add-on for Bananas now available

Published August 2024, the new add-on version can be implemented in combination with IFA v6.

Fruit and vegetables

Add-ons to core solutions

GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024 participants visit an apple farm in the Masovia region, Poland, to gather perspectives on primary production of fruit and vegetables.

26 September 2024

Discovering Masovian specialties: A SUMMIT 2024 farm visit

Gaining perspectives on Polish primary production via tours of leading apple and pepper farms in the Masovia region as part of the SUMMIT 2024 program.

Capacity building

GLOBALG.A.P. News

26 September 2024

Version 6 of Primary Farm Assurance now available

The Primary Farm Assurance (PFA) program has been updated: Version 6 was published on 11 September 2024 and, following a six-month transition period, replaces v5 as of 1 March 2025.

Fruit and vegetables

Primary solutions

Capacity building

Dr. Elmé Coetzer-Boersma speaking on stage of the GLOBALG.A.P. Summit 2024

17 September 2024

GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024: Shaping the future of farming together

Industry leaders from across farming value chains converged on the GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024 in Warsaw, Poland, to explore emerging challenges, new technologies, and the future of the industry.

Workers’ well-being

Animal health and welfare

Fruit and vegetables

Add-ons to core solutions

Primary solutions

06 September 2024

U.S. Grains Council joins GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership

U.S. Grains Council is an export market developer for some of the world’s most multidimensional crops – U.S. barley, corn, sorghum, and related products like ethanol. Explore their role in building a safe and responsible future for farming.

Capacity building

Farmer in the field during a sunset, article about GFSI recognition

27 August 2024

GFSI recognition received once again for GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance Standards

Integrated Farm Assurance standards have received official recognition from the Global Food Safety Initiative, highlighting the organization's unwavering dedication to upholding the highest standards of food safety across the entire supply chain.

Fruit and vegetables

Zoomed image of wooden blocks assembled to create a certificate icon

22 August 2024

New GRASP guidelines published: Verification methodology for subcontractors

The guideline is intended for producers implementing GRASP v2 and auditors conducting GRASP v2 assessments.

Add-ons to core solutions

Workers’ well-being

GLOBALG.A.P. representatives visit a farm in France in June 2024 to learn from farmers first-hand about their experiences with GLOBALG.A.P. standards and the challenges they face.

19 August 2024

GLOBALG.A.P. farm visits: Strengthening bonds and enhancing standards

In July 2024, GLOBALG.A.P. representatives visited a selection of farms in Belgium, France, and Colombia to deepen their understanding of the practical challenges and successes of agricultural producers. Find out how they got on.

Re-established biodiverse and critically endangered Woodbush Granite Grasslands have returned to a site previously overgrown by invasive trees. Lower down ZZ2 avocado orchards are visible, with the agriculturally important Koedoesriver Valley in the distance.

31 July 2024

Biodiversity topics take root: A deep dive

As the focus on biodiversity in agriculture intensifies, we track the progress of the BioDiversity add-on. Field trials evaluate its global applicability and inform biodiversity topics in our forthcoming environmental sustainability solution.

Fruit and vegetables

Add-ons to core solutions

GLOBALG.A.P. and IAF logos overlaid over image of a farm

31 July 2024

IAF scheme endorsement for IFA v6

On 15 July 2024, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) signed a Scheme Endorsement Agreement with GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH in recognition of Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6.

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30 July 2024

Reflecting on a year of progress: Our 2023 Annual Report is here!

Dive into a year of remarkable progress! Our 2023 Annual Report is now available, showcasing the impressive growth of GLOBALG.A.P. solutions, community membership and event overviews, plus capacity building highlights that shaped our journey last year.

Women Farmers Working In A Salad Plantation In A West African Rural Community

30 July 2024

Engaging African stakeholders in developing national interpretation guidelines for IFA version 6

A collaborative event for stakeholders in Africa, hosted by COLEAD, aimed to empower local experts in creating tailored guidelines for the new IFA standard to boost African agriculture.

30 July 2024

Community member spotlight: Highland Ag Solutions on empowering producers through technology

Florida-based innovator in agricultural technology is an associate GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member on a mission to empower producers to take control of their business in a global marketplace.

Summit 2024 in Warsaw

25 June 2024

GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024: Latest updates

Anticipation for the GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024 (10–12 September in Warsaw, Poland) is building and we're delighted to share the latest updates with you: Exclusive warm-up webinar, latest agenda announcements, and deadline for Early Bird tickets

Wikifarmer is a new GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member in 2024

25 June 2024

Wikifarmer becomes a GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member

Welcoming Wikifarmer, the global platform known as the "Wikipedia of Farming," to the GLOBALG.A.P. community! Learn more about this leader in global capacity building empowers farmers worldwide.

Capacity building

25 June 2024

New discussion platform for national technical working groups

19 June marked the beginning of regular quarterly discussions for our national technical working groups (NTWGs). The two-way conversations are designed to provide updates and learn from the participants' unique challenges and experiences.

Capacity building

GLOBALG.A.P. experts at the International Congress of Red Fruits in Huelva, Spain

20 June 2024

GLOBALG.A.P. delegation engages in fruitful discussions at the International Congress of Red Fruits in Huelva, Spain

A delegation from GLOBALG.A.P. visited the southern Spanish region and Dr Nolan Quiros delivered a presentation to the congress attendees titled “Harvesting 'new' successes: GLOBALG.A.P. and its competitive advantages for Huelva berries”

Fruit and vegetables

Workers’ well-being

2023 Integrity report is out now! Published June 2024.

20 June 2024

2023 Integrity Report is out now!

Find out about the activities of the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrity Program in our report - published annually.

Banner advertising a new webinar series from GLOBALG.A.P. North America Inc. in 2024: People, planet, prosperity

05 June 2024

Webinar series: People, planet, prosperity

GLOBALG.A.P. North America will host a free three-part mini-series of webinars to explore the benefits that farmers can gain from proper implementation of good agricultural practices and responsible farming methods.

GLOBALG.A.P. Senior Technical Expert Rene Capote behind the scenes of the Biodiversity day virtual panel discussion

28 May 2024

GLOBALG.A.P. panel discussion spotlighted responsible farming for biodiversity preservation

GLOBALG.A.P. saw encouraging participation at a live panel discussion held in celebration of the United Nations International Day of Biological Diversity.

Fruit and vegetables

Round 2 public consultation open from 29 May to 5 July 2024. Public consultation for the new environmental sustainability solution from GLOBALG.A.P.

27 May 2024

Developing the new environmental sustainability solution: Where are we now?

As we enter the second round of public consultation for our new environmental sustainability solution, find out where we are in the development process and what to expect from the new solution.

Flowers and ornamentals

Fruit and vegetables

Combinable crops

27 May 2024

Coming up: Exclusive GRASP webinars co-presented by the International Labor Organization

Join us for three insightful webinars on the topic of forced labor in agricultural supply chains and the GRASP add-on. Hosted by GLOBALG.A.P. expert Nolan Quiros and ILO representative

Add-ons to core solutions

Capacity building

Workers’ well-being

Rene Capote, GLOBALG.A.P. Senior Technical Expert, prepares for the virtual panel discussion held on 24.05.2024 in honor of the UN International Day of Biological Diversity.

24 May 2024

International Day of Biological Diversity panel discussion

On 24 May 2024, GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH hosted a virtual panel discussion in honor of the United Nations International Day of Biological Diversity. Find out what the panelists had to say.

23 May 2024

Eurofins Food Assurance Vietnam LLC joins the GLOBALG.A.P. community

Eurofins Food Assurance Vietnam LLC, a certification body specializing in food safety and sustainability, has cemented its commitment to promoting safer and more sustainable farming practices by becoming a proud member of the GLOBALG.A.P. community.

The team celebrates at the GLOBALG.A.P. and GGN label booth at the 30th Seafood Expo Global tradefair, held in Barcelona 23–25 April 2024.

23 May 2024

Looking back at Seafood Expo Global 2024

As one of the key players in the aquaculture certification sphere, GLOBALG.A.P. visited Seafood Expo Global once again to foster connections and drive conversations on responsible supply chains, transparency, and industry trends.

Animal health and welfare

Banner advertising the GLOBALG.A.P. virtual panel discussion on 24 May 2024 at 1.pm. CEST in celebration of the UN International Day of Biological Diversity

29 April 2024

Coming up: Celebrating the UN International Day of Biological Diversity with a virtual panel discussion

On 24 May 2024, GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH will host a live online panel discussion in celebration of the United Nations International Day of Biological Diversity. Learn more about the topics, guest speakers, and how to tune in.

Fruit and vegetables

Flowers and ornamentals

29 April 2024

How GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member Jerónimo Martins is fortifying its supply chain with its own production

Food distributor group Jerónimo Martins is a GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member. Explore how it combines production and retail activities to promote strategic food security and balance the economic sustainability of the business with its environmental impacts.

Two farmers standing in a field examining their crop under a clear sky.

29 April 2024

New fee tables now available

The revised GLOBALG.A.P. fee tables, including the version for North America, were published on 29 April 2024. The new fee structure, as outlined in the documents, will be effective as of 1 August 2024.

Add-ons to core solutions

29 April 2024

Looking back at the 2024 GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR Stop in Paarl, South Africa

The latest GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR stop, held 16–17 April, welcomed 128 participants to explore the theme of "Embracing responsible solutions”.

Fruit and vegetables

Primary solutions

Capacity building

Speakers at SEG panel discussion talking about aquaculture trends and developments

29 April 2024

GLOBALG.A.P. hosts panel discussion on responsible aquaculture supply chains at Seafood Expo Global 2024

On the afternoon of April 23, GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH brought together representatives from across the aquaculture sector to discuss the latest trends and developments currently evolving in Europe.

Animal health and welfare

Workers’ well-being

11 April 2024

New GLOBALG.A.P. webinar series: A guide to IFA v6 transition

Hosted by GLOBALG.A.P. experts, our latest free webinar series is designed to help producers transition seamlessly to IFA version 6 for flowers and ornamentals, fruit and vegetables, and aquaculture. Find your webinar today!

Flowers and ornamentals

Fruit and vegetables

Capacity building

Stakeholders in conversation at the GLOBALG.A.P. and GGN label booth at Fish International 2024 in Bremen, Germany.

26 March 2024

Exploring Fish International 2024

Read about our experience at Fish International 2024, the biennial German trade fair for the fish and seafood sector held in Bremen. As usual, the GLOBALG.A.P. and GGN label brands shared an exhibition booth and our experts enjoyed meeting you there.

Add-ons to core solutions

Animal health and welfare

Workers’ well-being

An advertisement banner for the launch of the Changemaker Awards, to be announced during the GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024

26 March 2024

GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024: Changemaker Awards

We are excited to announce the launch of a new initiative to celebrate global stakeholders who foster positive change in the world of farming: The Changemaker Awards. The submission period opens on 10 April 2024. Learn more about how to apply.

26 March 2024

Spotlight on UPL Ltd: Fostering sustainability and food security as a community member

Find out how GLOBALG.A.P. Associate Community Member UPL Ltd is committed to enhancing sustainability in agriculture while driving growth and prosperity for farmers, aligning seamlessly with the GLOBALG.A.P. vision, mission, and purpose.

Strawberries from Roberto Faillace farm in Italy, the first farm to achieve certification to GLOBALG.A.P. IFA v6 Smart.

26 March 2024

NSF Certification UK Ltd awards the first IFA v6 Smart certificate

Italian fruit producer Roberto Faillace is the first to receive a certificate for IFA v6 Smart. Learn more about his experience transitioning to the latest version of GLOBALG.A.P.’s flagship standard.

Fruit and vegetables

An advertisement banner for the GLOBALG.A.P. panel discussion at Seafood Expo Global 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.

26 March 2024

Don’t miss our upcoming panel discussion: Exploring responsible aquaculture supply chains

Join us at Seafood Expo Global 2024 for an engaging panel discussion on the topic of evolving transparency requirements in aquaculture supply chains. 2 p.m., Tuesday 23 April, Conference Center 5, Conference Room CC 5.2, Fira Barcelona.

Add-ons to core solutions

Animal health and welfare

Workers’ well-being

GLOBALG.A.P. Press release

25 March 2024

Changemaker Awards 2024 launches

In September 2024, FoodPLUS GmbH (GLOBALG.A.P. and the GGN label) will launch the first annual Changemaker Awards at the GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024 to celebrate those fostering positive change in the world of farming.

Capacity building

A promotional banner for Summit 2024 - Shaping the future of farming together, 10-12 September 2024, Warsaw, Poland

27 February 2024

Join us at SUMMIT 2024: Early Bird tickets now on sale!

For the first time since 2018 in Peru, the SUMMIT event will return in September 2024 in Warsaw, Poland, to explore the latest developments in food safety and sustainability, as well as the future of the industry.

Capacity building

Animal health and welfare

Workers’ well-being

A promotional banner advertising a new series of GLOBALG.A.P. videos tackling the topic of risk assessments.

27 February 2024

Launch of new educational video series on risk assessments

The free e-learning tool, launched in February 2024, aims to support producers and trainers in understanding on-farm risk assessments.

Capacity building

Fruit and vegetables

Flowers and ornamentals

Stakeholders holding signs related to the UN Sustainable Development Goals at the GLOBALG.A.P. booth at Fruit Logistica 2024 in Berlin.

26 February 2024

An impactful Fruit Logistica 2024

Fruit Logistica 2024 provided the stage for tens of thousands of individuals from across the fresh produce supply chain to connect, network, and discover the latest developments and innovations in the industry.

Fruit and vegetables

Add-ons to core solutions

Workers’ well-being

26 February 2024

Leading farm management software provider Farmable becomes GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member

Cutting-edge farm management software provider Farmable is now a GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member. Explore their role in shaping a sustainable future for global farming.

Networking and discussions take place among key stakeholders in the floriculture industry at the GLOBALG.A.P. booth at IPM 2024 trae fair in Essen, Germany.

19 February 2024

IPM Essen 2024 highlights

Discover how GLOBALG.A.P. and GGN label brands shone at IPM Essen 2024, showcasing innovative solutions, fostering sustainability discussions, and presenting the International Grower of the Year award.

Flowers and ornamentals

Workers’ well-being

The panelists included GLOBALG.A.P. representative Alexandre Garcia-Devis Flores, WWF Spain agriculture and water coordinator Felipe Fuentelsaz, Hispatec Agrointeligencia CEO José Luis Molina, Kiwa Spain sales director Carlos Valdivia, Freshuelva GRASP technical committee delegate Sara Llopart, and Sustainability Initiative Fruit and Vegetables (SIFAV) program director Coen Frederiks.

08 February 2024

GLOBALG.A.P. panel discussion tackles critical topic of responsible water management at Berlin’s Fruit Logistica 2024

GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS held a panel discussion at Fruit Logistica featuring various industry experts to share cross-sector perspectives on the current challenges and solutions in farm level responsible water management.

A gardener holding a basket of vegetables

22 January 2024

New FSMA PSR add-on v2 now available

Version 2 of the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule add-on for fruit and vegetable producers supplying the US market was launched on 1 January 2024.

Add-ons to core solutions

Fruit and vegetables

Organic farmer keeping freshly picked vegetables in an agricultural field.

22 January 2024

Panel discussion to address responsible water management during Fruit Logistica 2024

Don’t miss our new-format panel discussion at Fruit Logistica 2024, where diverse stakeholders address the topic of responsible water management in high water risk regions. 3pm, Thursday 8 February, Hub 27, Level Beta, Room Beta 6.

Add-ons to core solutions

Fruit and vegetables

Young woman inspects flowers growing in a greenhouse

19 January 2024

IFA v5 to v6 transition tool now available for flowers and ornamentals

The free-of-charge transition tool is designed to help floriculture producers transition from IFA v5 to IFA v6.

Flowers and ornamentals

GLOBALG.A.P. Press release

18 December 2023

First Latin American banana imports covered by Produce Handling Assurance certification

Equifruit, North America's leading certified banana importer, recently worked with Ecuadorian producer Asoguabo to be the first operation outside of the US with PHA certification.

Fruit and vegetables

Image of a producer analyzing farm metrics on a smartphone

12 December 2023

Continuous improvement in sustainability matters – Launch of the IDA add-on for additional sectors

On 13 November, in another move towards more sustainable farming practices, the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat unveiled the latest version of its Impact-Driven Approach to Sustainability (IDA) add-on.

Add-ons to core solutions

Farmer looking into the field

12 December 2023

GLOBALG.A.P. portfolio updates for January 2024

As the year comes to a close, 2023 marks another step forward in GLOBALG.A.P.’s smart farm assurance solutions journey.

Add-ons to core solutions

Other party private solutions

Image of an almond plantation in the USA

29 November 2023

Pomona Farming joins growing network of GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members

United States almond-growing giant Pomona Farming is the latest organization to join the GLOBALG.A.P. Community as a producer/supplier member.

Image of a producer recording plant metrics in a field

29 November 2023

New environmental sustainability solution goes through first round of public consultation

The GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat held the first round of public consultation on the new environmental sustainability solution, marking a crucial step in the development of the upcoming solution through stakeholder collaboration.

Fruit and vegetables

Flowers and ornamentals

Successful TOUR stop in Brazil

29 November 2023

GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat and Paripassu hold successful TOUR stop in Brazil

October’s two-day TOUR stop Brazil saw 250 agriculture sector producers, retailers, and service providers in attendance to discuss their experiences with GLOBALG.A.P. standards.

Fruit and vegetables

Capacity building

A man and woman working in a field to harvest cabbages.

13 November 2023

Applicability of GRASP v2 extended and transition period for new fees

The GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat communicates two key decisions to support the transition to IFA v6 for all stakeholders.

Add-ons to core solutions

Workers’ well-being

Free webinars guiding stakeholders through the adoption of the new standard.

02 November 2023

Free webinars support the industry’s transition to Integrated Farm Assurance version 6

We are delighted to announce a series of free webinars aimed at guiding stakeholders through the adoption of the new standard.

Capacity building

New GLOBAL G.A.P. Community Member supports more sustainable farming through leading nanobubble technology.

02 November 2023

California-based tech company Moleaer joins GLOBALG.A.P. Community

New GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member supports more sustainable farming through leading nanobubble technology.

GLOBALG.A.P. Press release

25 October 2023

The GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat responds to the crisis in the Middle East

The GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat stands with producers with certified production processes in Israel, the Golan Heights, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Palestinian territories and is offering them the possibility to activate the emergency procedure.

SPRING Add-on V2 for Responsible Water Management

20 September 2023

New SPRING add-on v2 for responsible water management available now

The updated SPRING add-on version 2 was launched on 5 September 2023 with recognition from both the WWF Spain and the SIFAV.

Add-ons to core solutions

Image of farm workers packing fruit after harvest

12 September 2023

International Accreditation Forum recognizes PHA standard

The International Accreditation Forum has accepted the GLOBALG.A.P. Produce Handling Assurance (PHA) standard under its Multilateral Recognition Agreement.

Fruit and vegetables

Combinable crops

Image of a large-scale agriculture operation from above

07 September 2023

GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat publishes revised SPRING v2 for responsible water management

Version 2 of the SPRING add-on furthers the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat’s commitment to environmental sustainability by supporting responsible on farm water use.

GLOBALG.A.P. News

31 August 2023

Integrity Report 2022 now available

The GLOBALG.A.P. integrity report for 2022 has been published and is now available online.

Image of farm workers harvesting apples in an orchard

26 August 2023

GLOBALG.A.P. meets with Italian apple producers and NTWG

GLOBALG.A.P. senior management visited the Italian region of Trentino-South Tyrol to attend a meeting hosted by the association of Italian apple producers.

Fruit and vegetables

Image of a farm worker harvesting bananas

26 August 2023

New TR4 Biosecurity Standard now available

Banana and plantain producers can now secure the future viability of their crops with a new GLOBALG.A.P. solution: the TR4 Biosecurity Standard.

Fruit and vegetables

Image of Dr. Kristian Moeller

12 August 2023

Statement on the resignation of Managing Director Dr Kristian Moeller

On 12 May 2023 Kristian Moeller, Managing Director of GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH, announced he will step down from the role, effective 31 May.

GLOBALG.A.P. News

08 August 2023

NTWG New Zealand first to publish new GRASP v2 NIG

NTWG New Zealand was the first to successfully submit and complete the revision process for the GRASP national interpretation guideline for the new GRASP v2.

Add-ons to core solutions

Workers’ well-being

Image of the first Mexican producer to achieve IFA v6 GFS certification

31 July 2023

Mexican producer achieves first IFA v 6 GFS certification in the Americas

In May 2023, Contreras Avocados y Ganado S.P.R. de R.L. de C.V. received certification to the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6 GFS for fruit and vegetables.

Fruit and vegetables

Image of a producer watering a young plant

31 July 2023

Upcoming public consultations for plant propagation material and combinable crops

The GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat will soon be opening the hosting of the second public consultation period for the product categories plant propagation material.

Plant propagation material

Combinable crops

Fruit and vegetables

Flowers and ornamentals

Image of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

31 July 2023

Next GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR stop: Brazil, South America’s agricultural powerhouse

The next TOUR stop is scheduled for the last two days of October (30/31 October) and will take place in the city of São Paulo, Brazil.

Capacity building

Image of a fruit and vegetable producer carrying a box of produce

31 July 2023

GLOBALG.A.P. alignment with the FDA Produce Safety Rule facilitates trade

IFA standard for fruit and vegetables was officially recognized earlier this month by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be in alignment with the PSR.

Add-ons to core solutions

Fruit and vegetables

Image of oranges on a fruit farm

19 July 2023

US Food and Drug Administration recognizes alignment of GLOBALG.A.P. standard with the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule

The GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance standard v 5.4-1-GFS, plus the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule (PSR) add-on, is now officially recognized by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be in alignment with the PSR.

Add-ons to core solutions

Fruit and vegetables

Image of water reservoirs in a field

29 June 2023

Water challenges and how to tackle them with the GLOBALG.A.P. SPRING add-on

Our solution, the Sustainable Program for Irrigation and Groundwater Use (SPRING), is a farm-level add-on that helps producers, retailers, and traders demonstrate their commitment to responsible and sustainable water management.

Add-ons to core solutions

Fruit and vegetables

Flowers and ornamentals

left: Janine Basso Lisbôa - Project Manager AgroDTech
right: Tauê Bozzetto Hamm - Technical Manager AgroDTech

28 June 2023

AgroDTech joins the GLOBALG.A.P. community from Brazil

Our newest community member, AgroDTech, is headquartered in Caxias do Sul in Brazil’s southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul.

28 June 2023

Biosecurity assessment tool reduces antimicrobial use in pig and broiler production

This project was developed to discover ways to reduce antimicrobial use in pig and broiler production in China and Europe by improving animal husbandry, feeding, and watering practices, all while maintaining productivity.

Animal health and welfare

GLOBALG.A.P. News

28 June 2023

GLOBALG.A.P. North America announces Roberta Anderson as president

FoodPLUS GmbH is pleased to announce Roberta Anderson will assume the role of President of the U.S. subsidiary, GLOBALG.A.P. North America (GGNA).

Image of a producer working in a field at sunrise

21 June 2023

Stricter social criteria: the GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice v2

GRASP has been significantly revised and has been made stricter, also with regard to several criteria already covered by the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) standard.

Add-ons to core solutions

Workers’ well-being

Image of a table with fresh fruits and vegetables, fish, nuts, and grains

07 June 2023

GLOBALG.A.P. celebrates World Food Safety Day 2023

The GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat pursues unique efforts towards food safety and security through capacity-building projects and the innovation.

Image of an agricultural field in Peru

01 June 2023

Success story: first localg.a.p. PFA compliant farms in Peru

Today’s localg.a.p. success is the result of active collaboration between multiple stakeholders who are all intent on bringing safe food to Peruvian consumers.

Capacity building

Primary solutions

Image of kiwi fruits after harvest

31 May 2023

Belgium’s Van Dijk Foods becomes a GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member

The newest GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member, Belgium-based Van Dijk Foods, is a produce importer and distributor.

Image of lemons on a fruit farm

31 May 2023

GGFSA: new version reflects updates in IFA v6 and FSA 3.0

Version 3.0 of our GGFSA add-on has undergone some important changes in this latest update that is scheduled for release on 1 May.

Add-ons to core solutions

GLOBALG.A.P. News

17 May 2023

Change in management at FoodPLUS GmbH

Managing directors Elmé Coetzer-Boersma and Markus Philipp, both appointed in 2021, will remain in their roles after Kristian Moeller’s departure.

Image of a producer holding tomatoes after harvest

02 May 2023

First Turkmen farm achieves GLOBALG.A.P. certification – more expected

TCA is a program operated by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to encourage economic growth in Central Asia by improving trade.

Fruit and vegetables

Image of a person holding a green globe

02 May 2023

Setup of Environmental Sustainability Working Group

The main task of the ESWG will be to develop an environmental sustainability solution in the form of an add-on or stand-alone standard, to be launched in 2025.

Add-ons to core solutions

Image of tomatoes with the GGN label at Japanese retailer AEON

02 May 2023

AEON introduces cross-category GGN label on select fruit and vegetables in Japan

AEON rolled out the first products with the cross-category GGN label today in AEON, AEON Style, and Daiei supermarkets in the Kantō and Kinki regions of Japan.

Fruit and vegetables

Image of the GLOBALG.A.P. panel discussion at Seafood Expo Global 2023

26 April 2023

GLOBALG.A.P. presented important social and environmental issues at Seafood Expo Global 2023

GLOBALG.A.P. experts and stakeholders hosted an information booth and a press conference at this year’s Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona.

GLOBALG.A.P. Secures a Continuity Option for the IFA Livestock Scope

17 April 2023

GLOBALG.A.P. secures a continuity option for the IFA livestock scope

GLOBALG.A.P. has been working to identify a certification scheme to support livestock stakeholders during the transition process.

Animal health and welfare

Image of a Jordanian poultry farm

31 March 2023

Leading Jordanian poultry farm achieves GLOBALG.A.P. certification

The National Poultry Company became the first and only poultry producer in Jordan and in the MENA region to achieve GLOBALG.A.P. certification.

Animal health and welfare

Upcoming events

12 Nov - 20 Dec

2024

Your chance to contribute to the new environmental sustainability solution

Location: Online
Event type: Public consultation
Event format: Virtual

Add-ons to core solutions

02 Dec - 27 Dec

2024

Have your say on the new workers’ well-being standard

Location: Online
Event type: Public consultation
Event format: Virtual

Fruit and vegetables

Workers’ well-being

22 Jan

2025

Academy training: TR4 Biosecurity standard v1 in Spanish

Location: online
Event type: Academy course
Event format: Virtual

Fruit and vegetables

Capacity building

27 Jan - 31 Jan

2025

Academy training: IFA v6 for fruit and vegetables in English

Location: Online
Event type: Academy course
Event format: Virtual

Fruit and vegetables

Capacity building

Workers’ well-being

28 Jan - 31 Jan

2025

IPM Essen 2025

Location: Essen, Germany
Event type: Trade fair
Event format: On-site

Flowers and ornamentals

05 Feb - 06 Feb

2025

Academy training: SPRING v2 in English

Location: Online
Event type: Academy course
Event format: Virtual

Capacity building

Add-ons to core solutions

Workers’ well-being

05 Feb - 07 Feb

2025

Fruit Logistica 2025

Location: Berlin, Germany
Event type: Trade fair
Event format: On-site

Fruit and vegetables

10 Feb - 14 Feb

2025

Academy training: IFA v6 for fruit and vegetables in English

Location: Online
Event type: Academy course
Event format: Virtual

Fruit and vegetables

Capacity building

Workers’ well-being

19 Feb - 20 Feb

2025

Academy training: SPRING v2 in Spanish

Location: Online
Event type: Academy course
Event format: Virtual

Capacity building

Add-ons to core solutions

Workers’ well-being

24 Feb - 28 Feb

2025

Academy training: IFA v6 for fruit and vegetables in Spanish

Location: Online
Event type: Academy course
Event format: Virtual

Fruit and vegetables

Capacity building

Workers’ well-being

06 May - 08 May

2025

Seafood Expo Global 2025

Location: Barcelona, Spain
Event type: Trade fair
Event format: On-site

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Next steps

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For producers

Find out which GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance solution is right for you and explore the path to certification.

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For certification bodies

Become a GLOBALG.A.P. approved certification body (CB), expand your auditing scope, or manage your status.

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For buyers

Learn how GLOBALG.A.P. certification and GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership can benefit your supply chains.

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For media/press

Learn more about the GLOBALG.A.P. certification system, read our latest news and updates, or contact the press office.

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Contact us

For general questions about GLOBALG.A.P., please contact us at customer_support@globalgap.org.