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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.
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.
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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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Technical news – Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA)
Technical news summaries for all entries relating to the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) standard.
Technical news – Core solutions
Technical news summaries for Chain of Custody, Compound Feed Manufacturing, Crops for Processing, Produce Handling Assurance, HPSS, and TR4 Biosecurity Standard.
Technical news – Add-ons
Technical news summaries for all entries relating to add-ons to core solutions, including GRASP, SPRING, and more.
Technical news – Systems and services
Technical news summaries for all entries relating to GLOBALG.A.P. systems and services, including IT systems such as Audit Online Hub.
Upcoming events
24 Apr - 24 May
2024
Have your say on the new workers’ well-being standard
Location:
Online
Event type:
Public consultation
Event format:
Virtual
22 May
2024
GLOBALG.A.P. Webinar Series: A guide to IFA v6 transition – Fruit and vegetables (Session 1)
Location:
Online
Event type:
Webinar
Event format:
Virtual
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