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About GLOBALG.A.P.

GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership

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.

Meet our members

A worldwide network of supporters

What is GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership?

The GLOBALG.A.P. certification system would not have achieved the widespread impact it has today without the support and contribution of our stakeholders in the value chain. As part of our emphasis on collaboration, GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership is our invitation to you: Join us today and become part of an exciting, challenging, and pioneering global effort to promote food safety, environmental sustainability, workers’ well-being, animal welfare, and supply chain transparency! By joining us, community members receive exclusive benefits relevant to their community membership category and help to strengthen global partnerships that work in alignment towards initiatives such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

How do GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members contribute?

Governance 1, Governance, Advisory Board, community membership, members, committees
Form the GLOBALG.A.P. Advisory Board

(Producer/supplier and retail/food service community members only)

Technical experts 3, Technical experts, committees, focus groups, expertise, integrity, industry
Populate technical committees

and other operational committees

Strategy 4, Strategy, problem-solving, development
Help shape GLOBALG.A.P. standards/add-ons

and strategic initiatives through close collaboration

Awareness 2, Awareness, innovation, ideas, contribution, feedback
Fuel innovation

in the sector by contributing ideas and working together on new projects

Collaboration 3, Collaboration, exhange, consultation, discussion, meeting, national technical working group, NTWG
Establish national technical working groups

as the host organization

Awareness 1, Awareness, innovation, ideas, contribution, expertise
Spread awareness

of GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance solutions and drive industry change

Who can become a GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member?

GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership is open to all stakeholders in the farming sector and agrifood supply chains, with community members sorted into three broad categories based on their type of organization.

Producer/Supplier community membership is for producers and cooperative groups, producer/supplier associations, traders, suppliers, wholesalers, distributors, processors and benchmarked scheme or checklist owners.

Producer/Supplier community membership

Producer/Supplier community membership is for you if:

  • You implement a GLOBALG.A.P. solution or trade with/pack for entities who do

  • You support a streamlined approach to production standards for food safety as well as social and environmental sustainability

  • You want to collaborate with decision-makers across the supply chain

Learn more about producer/supplier community membership benefits

Retail/Food service community membership is for retailers, manufacturers, brand owners, restaurants and catering and food service providers.

Retail/Food service community membership

Retail/Food service community membership is for you if:

  • You sell or market to consumers

  • You source from (or are interested in sourcing from) producers with GLOBALG.A.P. certified production processes

  • You understand the need for upholding and improving food safety, sustainability, and traceability standards

Learn more about retail/food service community membership benefits

Associate community membership is for farm service providers, manufacturers/suppliers of farm inputs, certification bodies, Registered Trainers, agricultural consultants and public sector.

Associate community membership

Associate community membership is for you if:

  • You are not directly involved in producing, trading, or selling products originating from GLOBALG.A.P. certified production processes but have a role in supporting the farming industry and supply chains

  • Your products or services support the GLOBALG.A.P. mission of fostering the global adoption of safe, socially and environmentally responsible farming practices

  • You want to increase awareness of your services among GLOBALG.A.P. stakeholders

Learn more about associate community membership benefits

Membership in numbers

Producer 1, Producer, farmer, stakeholder, supply chain, farm-level, smallholder
180

producer/supplier community members

Buyer 1, Buyer, retailer, market access, consumer
54

retail/food service community members

Collaboration 3, Collaboration, exhange, consultation, discussion, meeting, national technical working group, NTWG
203

associate community members

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Meet the GLOBALG.A.P. Community members

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Legro Gartneri A/S

Denmark

https://legro.k
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Natures Way Foods Limited

United Kingdom

https://www.natureswayfoods.com
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SPECIAL FRUIT IMP E EXP. LTDA

Brazil

https://specialfruit.com.br/
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Jerónimo Martins, SGPS, S.A.

Portugal

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Moleaer Inc.

United States of America

https://www.moleaer.com
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Fresh2You B.V.

Netherlands

https://fresh2you.nl

Latest news

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 welfare
Aquaculture
Plants
Environmental sustainability
Food safety
Traceability
Workers’ well-being
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.

Plants
Fruit and vegetables
Core solutions
Add-ons to core solutions
Environmental sustainability
Food safety
Workers’ well-being

Working together for safer, more sustainable farming worldwide 

What are the benefits of GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership? 

Turn your commitment to responsible farming into meaningful action; join the GLOBALG.A.P. Community today! In return you can enjoy exclusive discounts, promotion and collaboration opportunities, and help shape the future of GLOBALG.A.P. solutions.  

Request a call-back to talk about your options

We joined the GLOBALG.A.P. community as we feel part of global fruit and vegetable value chains, in particular where GLOBALG.A.P. is the reference certification and in constant action to promote sustainable practices.

Guillaume Lefranc

Global Food Chain Manager at Acadian Plant Health | Canada

Share your experience!

Are you already part of our mission to foster the global adoption of safer and more sustainable farming practices? We would love to hear from you!

Submit a testimonial about working with GLOBALG.A.P. for a chance to be featured on our website and social media channels – with more than 80,000 followers across five platforms.

Activate your community membership benefits

Already a GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member? There are many ways to benefit from your community membership. Talk to the GLOBALG.A.P. representative in your region to find out more or explore your options below.

Angelo Lazo

Technical Key Account Manager

For Latin America

EnglishSpanish

Peru

Latin America and the Caribbean

+51 9 55082946

lazo@globalgap.org

Alejandra Pistagnesi

Technical Key Account Manager

For Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay

EnglishSpanish

Argentina

Latin America and the Caribbean

+54 929 845 549 29

pistagnesi@globalgap.org

Marco Villegas

Key Account Manager

For Mexico

EnglishSpanish

Mexico

Latin America and the Caribbean

+52 553 7075399

villegas@globalgap.org

Leonardo Ferrer

Technical Key Account Manager

For Colombia and Panama

EnglishSpanish

Colombia

Latin America and the Caribbean

+57 3115050821

ferrer@globalgap.org

Juan Gabriel

Key Account Manager

For Central America

EnglishSpanishPortuguese

Guatemala

Latin America and the Caribbean

+502 30235075

gabriel@globalgap.org

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Stefano Miele

Stakeholder Engagement Manager

For Europe

EnglishSpanishGermanItalian

Germany

Europe

+49 221 577 76 856

miele@globalgap.org

Jane Bi

Technical Manager

For North America

EnglishSpanish

United States of America

North America

jane@globalgap.org

Antonio Restrepo

Producer Relations Manager

For North America

EnglishSpanish

United States of America

North America

+1 919-880-7558

restrepo@globalgap.org

Mahinda Wahome

Technical Key Account Manager

For Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda

EnglishSwahili

Kenya

Africa

+254 722 671133

wahome@globalgap.org

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Jennifer Mbuvi

Key Account Manager

For Kenya

EnglishSwahiliKikamba

Kenya

Africa

+254 720211251

mbuvi@globalgap.org

Edite Strazdina

Technical Key Account Manager

For Central Asia and Latvia

EnglishRussianLatvian

Latvia

Asia

+371 29155836

strazdina@globalgap.org

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Napaporn Rattanametta

Technical Key Account Manager

For Asia

EnglishThai

Thailand

Asia

+66 86 0341245

rattanametta@globalgap.org

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Xin Zhou

China Representative

For China

EnglishChinese

China

Asia

+86 (0) 1332 1138 571

zhou@globalgap.org

Pham Viet Anh

Technical Key Account Manager

For Vietnam

EnglishVietnamese

Viet Nam

Asia

+84 904 190779

pham@globalgap.org

Takesue Katsuhisa

Technical Key Account Manager

For Japan

EnglishJapanese

Japan

Asia

+81 8032 579 810

takesue@globalgap.org

Pu Wei

Technical Key Account Manager

For China

EnglishChinese

China

Asia

+86-136 833 620 15

wei@globalgap.org

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Caglayan Ozgur

Technical Key Account Manager

For Turkey

EnglishTurkish

Türkiye

Asia

+90 533 695 96 65

ozgur@globalgap.org

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Join the GLOBALG.A.P. Advisory Board

Community members from the producer/supplier and retail/food service categories have the right to stand and vote in Advisory Board elections.

View the Advisory Board members
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Participate in a technical committee

Bring your expertise to the table and contribute to the continuous improvement of GLOBALG.A.P. solutions.

Join a technical committee
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Take a training course

Did you know that community members get a voucher for one free GLOBALG.A.P. Academy training each year?

Browse trainings
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Explore bookmarking options

Our bookmarking tool can help supply chain members to track their suppliers’ GLOBALG.A.P. certification activities and compliance in real time.

Go to bookmarking

Upcoming events

20 Mar

2024

Flowers and Ornamentals Focus Group meeting

Location: Online
Event type: Meeting
Event format: Virtual

Flowers and ornamentals

16 Apr - 17 Apr

2024

GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR stop South Africa 2024

Location: Paarl
Event type: GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR stop
Event format: On-site

Aquaculture
Plants
Fruit and vegetables

Become part of the vision today

How do I become a GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member?

Follow the steps below and join the over 430 organizations worldwide that value GLOBALG.A.P. as a driver of responsible farming practices and a facilitator of cross-industry collaboration.

Five steps to GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership

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Decide which category of community membership is most applicable to you (producer/supplier, retail/food service, or associate community membership). If you are unsure, you can request a call back from a member of our team or email membership@globalgap.org.

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Fill in and submit the online application form. Processing usually takes no more than 14 days.

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Pay the community membership fee according to the invoice you receive and upload your company logo.

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You will receive your community membership confirmation via email, along with the GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership charter and your exclusive GLOBALG.A.P. seal.

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Unlock the full range of GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership benefits.

For community members invoiced outside of the USA/Canada For community members invoiced in the USA/Canada
€2,550 per year for producer groups (Option 2), producer/supplier associations, or cooperative groups US$2,550 per year for producer groups (Option 2), producer/supplier associations, or cooperative groups
€1,550 per year for individual producers (Option 1) and traders/distributors/processors without production US$1,550 per year for individual producers (Option 1) and traders/distributors/processors without production
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Join us today

Ready to take the next steps and join the GLOBALG.A.P. Community?

FAQ

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Contact us

For questions about GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership, please contact us at membership@globalgap.org.