About GLOBALG.A.P.
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership
Community Member organizations are vital in helping us to continuously improve our standards and add-ons, promote safer and more responsible farming practices around the world, and collaborate on innovative solutions for the benefit of the entire supply chain.
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 global effort to promote food safety, social and environmental responsibility, animal health and welfare, and supply chain transparency! Community members receive exclusive benefits relevant to their membership category, and help to strengthen global partnerships that work in alignment towards initiatives such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
2024 Annual Report
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Published May 2025
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2024 Integrity Report
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Published April 2025
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Priority support from a GLOBALG.A.P. representative
Ability to shape solutions through our stakeholder collaboration framework
Promote your affiliation with GLOBALG.A.P. via our social media, newsletter, and at international trade fairs
Free entry into the Registered Trainer program for qualified consultants
Request customized data for valuable insights and strategic decision-making
Networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the GLOBALG.A.P. community
Priority support from a GLOBALG.A.P. representative
Ability to shape solutions through our stakeholder collaboration framework
Promote your affiliation with GLOBALG.A.P. via our social media, newsletter, and at international trade fairs
Free entry into the Registered Trainer program for qualified consultants
Request customized data for valuable insights and strategic decision-making
Networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the GLOBALG.A.P. community
Priority support from a GLOBALG.A.P. representative
Ability to shape solutions through our stakeholder collaboration framework
Promote your affiliation with GLOBALG.A.P. via our social media, newsletter, and at international trade fairs
Free entry into the Registered Trainer program for qualified consultants
Request customized data for valuable insights and strategic decision-making
Networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the GLOBALG.A.P. community
Priority support from a GLOBALG.A.P. representative
Free entry into the Registered Trainer program for qualified consultants
Ability to shape solutions through our stakeholder collaboration framework
Request customized data for valuable insights and strategic decision-making
Promote your affiliation with GLOBALG.A.P. via our social media, newsletter, and at international trade fairs
Networking opportunities with key stakeholders in the GLOBALG.A.P. community
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
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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 value chains, with community members sorted into three broad categories based on their type of organization.
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership categories
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 responsbility
You want to collaborate with decision-makers across the supply chain
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 standards for food safety, social and environmental responsibility, and traceability
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
Meet our members
Over 440 organizations worldwide help us to continuously improve our standards and add-ons, promote safer and more responsible farming practices, and collaborate on innovative solutions for the benefit of the entire supply chain.
How much does GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership cost?
| 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/benchmarked scheme/checklist owners | US$1,550 per year for individual producers (Option 1) and traders/distributors/processors without production/benchmarked scheme/checklist owners |
| Annual turnover | For community members invoiced outside of the USA/Canada | For community members invoiced in the USA/Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Annual turnover of €5 or US$5 billion and below | €5,000 per year | US$5,000 per year |
| Annual turnover of €5–15 or US$5–US$15 billion | €7,000 per year | US$7,000 per year |
| Annual turnover of €15 or US$15 billion and above | 9,000 per year | US$9,000 per year |
| For community members invoiced outside of the USA/Canada | For community members invoiced in the USA/Canada |
|---|---|
| €1,050 per year for certification bodies | US$1,050 per year for certification bodies |
| €1,550 per year for all other associate community members (e.g., consultants, organizations in the plant protection or farm input industries) | US$1,550 per year for all other associate community members (e.g., consultants, organizations in the plant protection or farm input industries) |
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GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members
More than 440 organizations support the GLOBALG.A.P. vision and mission as GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members – some of them for over 20 years! Find out who they are.
Membership in numbers (as of 31/12/2024)
166
producer/supplier community members
52
retail/food service community members
222
associate community members
166
producer/supplier community members
52
retail/food service community members
222
associate community members
166
producer/supplier community members
52
retail/food service community members
222
associate community members
166
producer/supplier community members
52
retail/food service community members
222
associate community members
Meet the GLOBALG.A.P. Community members
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There are many ways to benefit from your community membership. Talk to the GLOBALG.A.P. representative in your region to make the most of your exclusive benefits.
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FAQ
No, certification to a GLOBALG.A.P. standard or add-on/holding a GLOBALG.A.P. certificate is not the same as being a GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member.
Community membership is a paid partnership opportunity, offering a variety of benefits including the ability to support the development of GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons, receive promotional opportunities at GLOBALG.A.P. events, and access discounted services.
GLOBALG.A.P. certification is the process of undergoing an audit against a GLOBALG.A.P. standard. Certification is applicable for producers and specific supply chain members who handle products originating from certified production processes. Producers must be GLOBALG.A.P. certificate holders in order to become a community member.
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GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members support the GLOBALG.A.P. vision and mission by implementing and/or promoting our standards and making use of our services. They actively contribute to improving GLOBALG.A.P. solutions through valuable feedback and participation in national technical working groups and stakeholder consultation processes.
Learn more about making the most of your community membership.
All GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members enjoy a range of benefits tailored to their community membership category. These range from the option to join our committees, opportunities for collaboration on projects, the promotion of company logos, and the provision of an exclusive GLOBALG.A.P. seal. Members also enjoy savings on selected GLOBALG.A.P. trainings and services.
Contact your GLOBALG.A.P. representative to learn more about making the most of your community membership benefits.
You can start your GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership application by filling out the online application form. The application process usually takes up to two weeks.
Alternatively, request a call back to discuss your community membership options.
Associate community membership is an opportunity for those who do not belong to the producer/supplier or retail/food service categories to join the GLOBALG.A.P. Community. Many certification bodies, Registered Trainers, or agricultural technology providers are already associate community members.
If you have questions about your eligibility, please contact us.
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership fees are charged annually. Please see the GLOBALG.A.P. fee table for the latest information.
This is determined by the location of the branch that is responsible for paying the community membership fee. If this branch is located in the USA or Canada, then you will pay in US dollars (US$). If this branch is located elsewhere, you will pay the fee in euros (€).
Your community membership becomes effective on the date your application is approved by GLOBALG.A.P. and remains valid until the end of the calendar year. It will be automatically extended for successive 12-month periods unless you terminate your membership.
Please see the GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership terms and conditions for more information.
Due to differing legal obligations there are two versions of the GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership terms and conditions: one for businesses operating in the USA and Canada, and/or one for businesses operating elsewhere. If you operate both in and outside the USA and/or Canada, both terms and conditions apply.
Download the GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership terms and conditions for the USA and Canada
Download the GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership terms and conditions for all other countries
The GLOBALG.A.P. Community features a diverse group of stakeholders representing six continents. View the full community member list for more information on their country and length of community membership.
You can submit your logo on our website. Alternatively, you can contact membership@globalgap.org for support.
Contact us
We have a dedicated team of representatives on the ground who are happy to answer your questions. Alternatively, you can contact us at membership@globalgap.org at any time.