Technical news library
Technical news – Add-ons to core solutions
On this page you can find key entries and excerpts from the GLOBALG.A.P. technical newsletter that relate to our add-on solutions, including GRASP, SPRING, and more.
Sections in this page
GRASP
All technical news entries related to the GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP)
SPRING
All technical news entries related to the Sustainable Program for Responsible Irrigation and Groundwater Use (SPRING)
BioDiversity
All technical news entries related to the add-on for on-farm biodiversity protection measures.
FSMA PSR add-on
All technical news entries related to the Food Safety Modernization Act – Produce Safety Rule add-on (FSMA PSR add-on).
GGFSA
All technical news entries related to the GLOBALG.A.P. Farm Sustainability Assessment (GGFSA) add-on.
NON-GM/Ohne Gentechnik
All technical news entries related to the NON-GM/Ohne Gentechnik add-on.
TR4 Biosecurity Add-on
All technical news entries related to the TR4 Biosecurity add-on for farms with IFA certification.
IDA add-on
All technical news entries related to the Impact-Driven Approach to Sustainability (IDA) add-on for farms with IFA certification.
Other party private solutions technical news
Technical news related to other party private solutions, including add-ons from Tesco, McDonalds, Coop Italia, and Albert Heijn/Delhaize, can be found in the technical news section for other party private solutions.
Looking for technical news related to Integrated Farm Assurance, Chain of Custody, or others?
Technical news related to our Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) standard can be found on the IFA technical news page.
All the technical news related to our other core solutions such as Chain of Custody, Compound Feed Manufacturing, and more can be found under technical news for core solutions.
General add-on technical news
In section 4.1 of the 2023: Issue 03 Technical Newsletter you can find a summary of the available add-on versions, the dates the new versions become mandatory and their combinability with IFA versions.
View this technical news edition in fullGRASP: Technical news
In GRASP v2 it is allowed for a legal entity to register with product 1 for IFA and GRASP with CB X and with product 2 for IFA and GRASP with CB Z.
GLOBALG.A.P. IT systems will have a function (in AOH) to notify the CBs that this legal entity has registered with another CB for GRASP (different products).
It won't be possible to have a GRASP Letter of Conformance if the legal entity has been sanctioned (e.g., suspension) or not compliant to GRASP with another CB.
View this technical news edition in fullAs described in GRASP v2 general rules point 3, for any GRASP application, evidence shall be submitted of the verification of criteria on workers’ health, safety, and welfare. A full compliance result in this category is required to obtain the GRASP letter of conformance.
CBs choosing to upload the GRASP checklists in database and issue GRASP v2 letter of conformance in the current GLOBALG.A.P. database, shall verify before making the certification decision that the minor P&Cs/CPCCs on workers’ health, safety, and welfare are fully compliant.
These P&Cs/CPCCs are listed in GRASP v2 checklists (as annex) available for CBs in CB extranet.
View this technical news edition in fullAs it reads in GRASP rules, GRASP add-on is already applicable in countries without NIGs, and this is so in GRASP v2. However, as previously communicated in TN 02/2022, existing GRASP v1.3-1-i NIGs shall be updated for GRASP v2. NIGs for GRASP v2 shall be developed until the end of 2023 and sent to the Secretariat for approval.
In countries where NIGs for GRASP v1.3-1-i exist and a GRASP v2 NIG has been presented to the Secretariat, we will allow CBs to conduct assessments against GRASP v2, without further requirements, until end of June 2024, to give the local stakeholders a longer period to finalize the NIG for GRASP v2.
After 1 January 2024 drafts for GRASP v2 NIGs (updates or new NIGs) will be received anytime and will be subject to revision by the Secretariat and public consultations, outside of the periods indicated above. NIGs submitted to the Secretariat cannot be guaranteed to become approved and available for the date of a specific assessment.
After this period (1 January 2024), in countries where NIGs for GRASP v1.3.-1-i exist but draft NIGs for GRASP v2 have not been presented or approved by the Secretariat, the CBs shall follow the special registration of assessors in countries without a NIG, as described in GRASP v2 general rules, when assessing GRASP v2 in countries without NIG.
In countries where no NIG for GRASP v1.3-1-i exists, the special registration of assessors in countries without a NIG shall apply for every GRASP v2 assessment.
As of 22 November 2023, in these countries CBs can conduct assessments against GRASP v2, without further requirements, until end of June 2024:
New Zealand
Thailand
China
Austria
Denmark
Belgium
Romania
South Africa
Japan
Serbia
Netherlands
Chile
Czech Republic
Ireland
Please consider that this list is constantly updated, as more NIGs are sent to the Secretariat.
For more information about the countries and the development stage of NIGs for GRASP v2 in the countries you are interested in, please contact: graspnig@globalgap.org.
View this technical news edition in fullPreviously communicated on 31 January 2024
We would like to inform you that the new country risk classification to be applied in 2024 was released on the GLOBALG.A.P. website on 1 January 2024.
According to the GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP) version 2 general rules, section 6.2 f), it is the responsibility of the GRASP auditor to check the correct country level before conducting a GRASP assessment and determine the required methods of evidence (e.g., interviews with the workers). This may result in the introduction of interviews in countries where it was not mandatory in previous years.
Please consider the change in the new classification for Portugal, where GRASP assessments for 2024 shall follow the rules for medium-risk countries.
View this technical news edition in fullAs communicated in TN 03/2023, in countries where NIGs for GRASP v1.3-1-i existed and a GRASP v2 NIG was presented to the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat before the end of 2023, we allow CBs to conduct assessments against GRASP v2 even without a published NIG for GRASP v2 until the end of June 2024 to give the local stakeholders a longer period to finalize the NIG for GRASP v2.
In the countries listed below, CBs can conduct assessments against GRASP v2 without further requirements until the end of June 2024:
Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Costa Rica, the Czech Republic, Denmark, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Georgia, Greece, Guinea-Bissau, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Morocco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, the Republic of Moldova, São Tomé and Principe, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Türkiye/Turkey, Ukraine, USA, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe.
This list is also available on the GLOBALG.A.P. website.
Auditors conducting GRASP v2 assessments in countries not listed above shall proceed using the process described in the GRASP v2 general rules, section 5.3, “Special registration of assessors in countries without a NIG.”
View this technical news edition in fullAs already communicated, CBs may use the GLOBALG.A.P. database to upload GRASP v2 audit reports and issue letters of conformance (LoCs). Here, we ask CBs to use the GRASP v2 LoC template available in CB Extranet to create a PDF version of any GRASP v2 LoCs they issue, and upload these PDFs to the GLOBALG.A.P. database. This is because, unlike GRASP v1.3‑1‑i LoCs, the GLOBALG.A.P. database does not produce a PDF version of GRASP v2 LoCs.
View this technical news edition in fullSPRING: Technical news
Previously communicated on 5 September 2023
SPRING add-on v2 (Scheme ID 191) is valid from 5 September 2023 and will become obligatory from 1 January 2024 for IFA v6 Smart audits and for IFA v6 GFS as soon as it is GFSI recognized and becomes mandatory.
SPRING add-on v2.0 is combinable with IFA v6 for all product categories under Plants Scope and with CfP Standard as the base standard and the normative documents are available in the GLOBALG.A.P. Document Center.
What action must be taken?
[….] To continue reading, please see section 4.3.1 of 2023: Issue 03 Technical Newsletter
View this technical news edition in fullHerewith we would like to share with you clarification for SPRING add-on v2 general rules specifications point 5.2.1, about parallel ownership (PO) in Option1. We will allow a transition period until 1 January 2025, with a validity of one year in their cycle, where we will allow PO as described below, also for option 1 producers.
[….] To continue reading, please see section 4.3.2 of 2023: Issue 03 Technical Newsletter
View this technical news edition in fullBioDiversity: Technical news
BioDiversity add-on v1.1 is published on 1 December 2023 and will become obligatory from 1 January 2024 for IFA v6 Smart combined audits and for IFA v6 GFS as soon as IFA v6 GFS is GFSI recognized and becomes mandatory.
BioDiversity add-on v1.1 is combinable with IFA v6 for Fruits and Vegetables under Plants scope as the base standard and may be combined with IFA v5.4-1-GFS and the normative documents are available in the GLOBALG.A.P. document center.
What action must be taken?
[….] To continue reading, please see section 4.7 of 2023: Issue 03 Technical Newsletter
View this technical news edition in fullFSMA PSR add-on: Technical news
The CB QMS and farm auditor requirements to attend Produce Safety Alliance (PSA) training were unintentionally omitted in the FSMA PSR add-on version 2. CB auditor training for all FSMA PSR add-on QMS and farm auditors and decision-making committee shall remain the same as in v1.3:
CB auditors shall demonstrate sufficient competence with the FDA’s FSMA PSR through evidence of attendance at a Produce Safety Alliance training with an approved instructor. The minimum expectation for CB auditors is the “Grower Training course” – minimum of eight-hour duration, as offered by any approved trainer.
This can be a private training by an approved trainer. The list of “Grower Training courses” that are registered with PSA can be found here.
A list of approved trainers who can conduct a private class is here. Any one of these trainers can offer the course to CBs and CB affiliates.
View this technical news edition in fullGGFSA: Technical news
As already communicated in TN 02/2023, GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat and the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative Platform (SAI Platform) reviewed the GLOBALG.A.P. Farm Sustainability Assessment (GGFSA) and launched GGFSA v3.0 which is obligatory for all GGFSA audits conducted after 1 May 2023. GGFSA v3.0 normative documents meant no change in the fee calculation in comparison to the earlier GGFSA v2.1.
While the section on the fee in the General regulations specifications of GGFSA v3.0 reads differently from that of GGFSA V2.1., it means no change in the fee calculation. This fee-related section of the GGFSA v3.0 General regulations specifications will be amended as to read more similar to the earlier version GGFSA V2.1, eliminating from the text the mention to “distributed in three years.”
View this technical news edition in fullNON-GM/Ohne Gentechnik: Technical news
News items from technical news editions published in Q4 2023 and beyond are published here. Please check the document center for technical news editions published prior to this.
TR4 Biosecurity Add-on: Technical news
News items from technical news editions published in Q4 2023 and beyond are published here. Please check the document center for technical news editions published prior to this.
Impact-Driven Approach to Sustainability add-on (IDA): Technical news
Previously communicated on 14 November 2023
IDA add-on v1.1 (Scheme ID 288) is valid from 13 November 2023 and will become obligatory from 1 January 2024 for IFA v6 Smart audits and for IFA v6 GFS as soon as it is GFSI recognized and becomes mandatory.
IDA add-on v1.1 is combinable with IFA v6 for all product categories under Plants scope and under Aquaculture scope as the base standard and the normative documents are available in the GLOBALG.A.P. document center. IDA add-on v1.1 will be combinable as an addition to valid IFA v5 certificates during an active certification cycle until December 2024.
What action must be taken?
[….] To continue reading, please see section 4.8 of 2023: Issue 03 Technical Newsletter
View this technical news edition in fullOther party private solutions
Nurture Module: Technical news
Previously communicated on 1 November 2023
Nurture Module v12 (Scheme ID 603) is published since 2 November 2023 and will become obligatory from 1 January 2024 for IFA v6 Smart combined audits and for IFA v6 GFS as soon as IFA v6 GFS is GFSI recognized and becomes mandatory.
Nurture Module v12 is combinable with IFA v6 for Fruits and Vegetables under Plants scope as the base standard and the normative documents are available in the GLOBALG.A.P. document center.
IFA v5.4-1-GFS will continue to be combined with Nurture Module v11.4 even after 1 January 2024, until IFA v6 GFS becomes mandatory.
What action must be taken?
[….] To continue reading, please see section 4.6 of 2023: Issue 03 Technical Newsletter
View this technical news edition in fullWe would like to inform you that after further consideration by the Nurture Governance Committee (NGC), it was decided to revert the yearly minimum benchmark KPI score that has to be achieved by all approved Nurture Module CBs back to the previous score of 3.90.
View this technical news edition in fullAs communicated in TN 03/2023, CBs that use the GLOBALG.A.P. database to issue Nurture Module v12 certificates shall send part of the uploaded audit report (in PDF form) by email to the respective primary supplier of each Nurture Module producer. This audit report shall consist of the following Excel sheets: “Cover,” “Audit Notes,” and “Summary” (P&Cs are not required).
View this technical news edition in fullCoop Italia Pesticide Transparency: Technical news
Previously communicated on 8 November 2023
COOP Italia Pesticide Transparency add-on v2 (Scheme ID 606) is valid from 8 November 2023 and will become obligatory from 1 January 2024 for IFA v6 Smart audits and for IFA v6 GFS as soon as it is GFSI recognized and becomes mandatory.
COOP Italia Pesticide Transparency add-on v2.0 is combinable with IFA v6 for all product categories under Plants scope as the base standard and the normative documents are available in the GLOBALG.A.P. document center.
What action must be taken?
[….] To continue reading, please see section 4.5 of 2023: Issue 03 Technical Newsletter
View this technical news edition in fullAH-DLL GROW: Technical news
News items from technical news editions published in Q4 2023 and beyond are published here. Please check the document center for technical news editions published prior to this.
We would like to clarify here the requirements for AH-DLL GROW v3.1 auditors. The auditors shall comply with requirements as described in the AH-DLL GROW v3.1 general regulations specifications and be approved IFA farm auditors, not auditors approved for benchmarked schemes.
View this technical news edition in fullAH Beter voor Natuur & Boer: Technical news
News items from technical news editions published in Q4 2023 and beyond are published here. Please check the document center for technical news editions published prior to this.
GLOBALG.A.P. PLUS: Technical news
GLOBALG.A.P. PLUS v2 (Scheme ID 604) is published on 1 December 2023 and become obligatory from 1 January 2024 for IFA v6 Smart combined audits and for IFA v6 GFS as soon as IFA v6 GFS is GFSI recognized and becomes mandatory.
GLOBALG.A.P. PLUS v2 is combinable with IFA v6 for Fruits and Vegetables under Plants scope as the base standard.
GLOBALG.A.P. PLUS v2 is combinable with IFA v5.4-1 GFS, until IFA v6 GFS is GFSI recognized and becomes mandatory.
What action must be taken?
[….] To continue reading, please see section 4.10 of 2023: Issue 03 Technical Newsletter
View this technical news edition in fullLatest news
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
21 March 2024
GLOBALG.A.P. North America announces collaboration with Stronger Together to offer free training on responsible worker recruitment
GLOBALG.A.P. North America is pleased to announce that they will be hosting the next Stronger Together online training on responsible recruitment practices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
22 January 2024
First national interpretation guideline for aquaculture standard developed by Colombian working group
The Colombian National Technical Working Group published the first national interpretation guideline for Integrated Farm Assurance version 6 for aquaculture in December 2023.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
02 November 2023
Biofruit Congress: discussing GLOBALG.A.P. add-ons for tackling water problems and social issues
GLOBALG.A.P. expert Dr Nolan Quiros joined other leaders from the fresh produce industry to discuss current trends and solutions in the sector.
31 October 2023
New GLOBALG.A.P. website now live - another step into the smart era
The GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat announces its new website and details the smart features.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
15 August 2023
New Integrated Farm Assurance version 6 transition tools for seamless certification
Three new transition tools are now available to support producers in their transition to the newest version of the flagship GLOBALG.A.P. standard, IFA version 6
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
27 April 2023
Dole achieves GRASP certification on Philippine banana farms
Dole’s commitment to the wellbeing of their farm employees is raising the bar for other producers in the industry and in the region.
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.
22 March 2023
World Water Day 2023: a call to “accelerate change”
Stakeholders and leaders at the United Nations (UN) 2023 Water Conference discussed progress toward the goals of the international decade of action.
09 February 2023
GLOBALG.A.P. presents new sustainability solutions at Fruit Logistica 2023
GLOBALG.A.P. experts at Fruit Logistica presented the company’s updated farm assurance products for the fresh produce industry.
31 January 2023
GLOBALG.A.P. tools featured in human rights due diligence workshop
Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP) add-on and the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) standard were highlighted in a webinar held on 17 January.
24 January 2023
GLOBALG.A.P. presented new sustainable solutions at IPM ESSEN
Experts from GLOBALG.A.P. presented a comprehensive range of new sustainable solutions for the floriculture sector at the horticulture trade fair IPM ESSEN.
20 December 2022
GLOBALG.A.P. in 2022: the year in review
Amidst the resulting shortages in European supermarkets, GLOBALG.A.P. has been spreading the message that every generation has the right to safe food.
20 December 2022
Collaboration in Peru continues to bear fruit after four years
In 2014, the ILO established the Bridge Project to support efforts to combat forced labor. Peru was one of the seven nations covered by the project.
20 December 2022
Dutch government places its confidence in IFA certification
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) recently recognized GLOBALG.A.P.’s IFA standard as a trusted farm assurance scheme.
13 December 2022
Expansion of GLOBALG.A.P.’s farm-level social management tool GRASP in Asia
Following the successful implementation of the GLOBALG.A.P. GRASP in numerous countries across Asia, the first GRASP assessment has taken place in Japan.
30 November 2022
GLOBALG.A.P. showcased floriculture solutions at Royal FloraHolland’s Trade Fair Aalsmeer
Trade Fair Aalsmeer is a Royal FloraHolland initiative that brings the floriculture sector together every year to showcase the latest trends and innovations.
29 November 2022
New labeling opportunity for potted fruit and vegetable plants
Since the launch of the new GGN logo and the introduction of the agriculture scope in April 2021, the GGN label has continued to grow.
09 November 2022
GLOBALG.A.P. to showcase floriculture solutions at royal FloraHolland’s Trade Fair Aalsmeer
The new GLOBALG.A.P. IFA v6 for flowers and ornamentals is a smarter, streamlined, and more intuitive standard dedicated to the floriculture sector.
27 October 2022
Ecuador’s Floral Chain Group achieves GRASP assessment
Floral Chain Group, an integrated network of innovative companies in the floriculture sector, comprises more than 700 direct collaborators in Ecuador alone.
27 October 2022
Improving supply chain sustainability with the new GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member Consentio
Consentio is the digital solution that employs tech intelligence to streamline interactions between clients and suppliers in the fresh produce sector.
05 October 2022
GLOBALG.A.P. engages with the Spanish market at Fruit Attraction 2022
GLOBALG.A.P. provided the agriculture industry with a news update at Fruit Attraction at IFEMA MADRID.
29 September 2022
GLOBALG.A.P. on sustainability panel at Fruit Attraction’s Biofruit Congress
GLOBALG.A.P. is a sponsor of the Biofruit Congress taking place from 4–6 October at Fruit Attraction in Madrid, Spain.
29 September 2022
New GLOBALG.A.P. trademarks policy document takes effect
In order to ensure that the GLOBALG.A.P. trademarks are not misused or misrepresented, and thereby protect brand integrity, the new policy was introduced.
31 August 2022
GLOBALG.A.P. at Fruit Attraction once more
With over 90,000 visitors expected this year, Fruit Attraction is one of the biggest dates in the calendar for those in the fruit and vegetables trade.
31 August 2022
GLOBALG.A.P. Registered Trainer supports the export of new superfood in Zimbabwe
With their firsthand knowledge of the GLOBALG.A.P. system, Registered Trainers play a major role in promoting responsible farming practices.
28 July 2022
GLOBALG.A.P. on Speakers' Corner panel at IPM Summer Edition
After a two-year absence, the world’s leading horticultural trade fair returned and the industry’s wish to meet on site was realized at the IPM Summer Edition.
30 June 2022
Namibian government welcomes GLOBALG.A.P. standards
GLOBALG.A.P. and the Namibian Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform discussed the topics of food security and reducing import dependence.
30 June 2022
Farm assurance training meets digitalization
To complement the increasing shift towards online learning, the farm visit element has now been successfully adapted for online trainings.
30 June 2022
GGN label awarded top quality rating for sustainable aquaculture
Milieu Centraal, an independent Dutch educational sustainability foundation, has awarded the GGN label the highest classification of “top quality label.”
31 May 2022
We are hailing a new era - GLOBALG.A.P. IFA standard for aquaculture v6
The responsible members of the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat published the new version 6 of the IFA standard for aquaculture at the end of April this year.
16 April 2022
Smart farm assurance solutions webinar series
Thank you for joining a “Smart Farm Assurance Solutions” webinar hosted by GLOBALG.A.P. technical experts. We hope you found it informative!
27 January 2021
Your comments requested: new version 6 topics open for public consultation
As the new year begins, GLOBALG.A.P. is doubling down on its efforts to consult as many stakeholders as possible on the revision of GLOBALG.A.P. standards.
29 June 2020
A good start to the world consultation tour
Through the WCT, GLOBALG.A.P. has created a space for continuous feedback and exchange – far almost 50 meetings have been conducted in 8 different languages.
26 March 2019
Avocado farm becomes trailblazer in reduction of rural poverty
Founded in 1962, Grupo Agricola Cuadra is a key part of local heritage in rural Mexico through success as a responsible avocado producer.
29 May 2018
Sister power transforms family farm to international exporter
Originally founded in 1938, the Blázquez family have successfully diversified production while advancing safer and more sustainable farming practices.
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