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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.

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

Plants
Aquaculture
Fruit and vegetables
Flowers and ornamentals
Environmental sustainability

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GLOBALG.A.P. Statement on GAP Research Institute’s Common GAP Mark (japanese reference translation)

08 November 2022

GLOBALG.A.P. wishes to clarify that the Common GAP Mark is not a joint initiative, and that the GAP Research Institute is not a GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member

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

26 August 2023

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
Core solutions
Plants
Smart farm assurance solutions webinar series

16 April 2022

Thank you for joining a “Smart Farm Assurance Solutions” webinar hosted by GLOBALG.A.P. technical experts. We hope you found it informative!

Flowers and ornamentals
Fruit and vegetables
Hops
Aquaculture
Plants
Core solutions
Second public consultation phase opens for food safety version 6 draft – December 15 to January 31, 2021

22 December 2020

GLOBALG.A.P. has released a new working draft of the Food Safety Module for version 6. The document will be open for public comment until January 31, 2021.

Food safety
Core solutions
A good start to the world consultation tour

29 June 2020

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.

Core solutions
Fruit and vegetables
Aquaculture
GLOBALG.A.P. begins world consultation tour for standard revision version 6

14 May 2020

The World Consultation Tour will begin at the end of May. It offers a unique opportunity to network with experts from the industry.

Core solutions
Biosecurity assessment tool reduces antimicrobial use in pig and broiler production

28 June 2023

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 welfare
New TR4 Biosecurity Standard now available

26 August 2023

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

31 July 2023

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

31 July 2023

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
Food safety

GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024 tickets now available!

Join us to discuss the latest developments in food safety and sustainability, as well as the future of the industry. Take advantage of our Early Bird discount now – saving you €250 per person until 30 June 2024!

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Press office

The GLOBALG.A.P. press office publishes news articles, press releases, and relevant statements on the latest organization and industry developments.

It is the first touchpoint for media/press enquiries and provides transparent updates on the GLOBALG.A.P. system, our GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members, projects and partnerships around the world, our participation in major trade events, and much more.

You can find answers to the most common questions about GLOBALG.A.P. in the list below and in the FAQ section. Please contact the GLOBALG.A.P. press office with any other enquiries. 

Leonie J. Fischer

Press office

Leonie Fischer

Public Relations and Social Media Manager

Cologne, Germany

GLOBALG.A.P. and the GGN label in the media

Addressing responsible sourcing of feed materials

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GLOBALG.A.P. publica la versión 2 de SPRING más estricta con el consumo de agua

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GLOBALG.A.P. aligns with FDA's produce safety rule

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Mexican firm gets First IFA Version 6 GFS Certification in North and South America

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