GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members
More than 430 organizations support the GLOBALG.A.P. vision and mission as GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members – some of them for over 15 years! Find out who they are below.
GLOBALG.A.P. Retail/ Food Service Community Members
Retail and food service members demonstrate that their policy is in line with GLOBALG.A.P. core values. GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership enables them to use the GLOBALG.A.P. brand in their corporate communication strategy, and gives them the opportunity to be part of the standard setting process. Retail members are granted preferential access to the GLOBALG.A.P. Database which assists them in providing the necessary assurance to their consumer base.
GLOBALG.A.P. Producer and supplier Community Members
Producer and supplier members demonstrate their support of GLOBALG.A.P. standards and act as industry leaders in Good Agricultural Practice (G.A.P.). As members they represent their producer interests in the GLOBALG.A.P. governance structure. In this position they may act as a driver for innovation in their market and profit from first mover advantages.
GLOBALG.A.P. Associate Community Members
Associate community members play an integral part in the GLOBALG.A.P. network. With their widespread expertise they make valuable contributions to National Technical Working Groups and other stakeholder consultation processes. In this way associate members have a significant influence on the GLOBALG.A.P. standard setting process, without being directly involved in decision making.
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Latest news
26 September 2024
Version 2 of the TR4 Biosecurity Add-on for Bananas now available
Published August 2024, the new add-on version can be implemented in combination with IFA v6.
26 September 2024
A meeting of the minds at the GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024
The GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024, held in Warsaw, Poland from 10–12 September, brought together industry leaders to “Engage, Image, and Transform” the future of global food supply chains.
26 September 2024
Version 6 of Primary Farm Assurance now available
The Primary Farm Assurance (PFA) program has been updated: Version 6 was published on 11 September 2024 and, following a six-month transition period, replaces v5 as of 1 March 2025.
26 September 2024
Biospheres joins the GLOBALG.A.P. Community: Pioneering regenerative agriculture for a sustainable future
Discover how Biospheres, a leader in large-scale regenerative agriculture and a new member of the GLOBALG.A.P. Community, is transforming ecosystems and driving sustainability.
26 September 2024
Celebrating the Changemaker Award winners
As announced at the GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024, we’d like to congratulate once again the three winners of the Changemaker Award – fostering positive change in the world of farming through their innovative practices and forward-thinking concepts.
26 September 2024
IFA v6 GFS transition period confirmed
Following recognition of the Integrated Farm Assurance standard for plants and aquaculture from the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) in August 2024, a transition period is now confirmed.
26 September 2024
Discovering Masovian specialties: A SUMMIT 2024 farm visit
Gaining perspectives on Polish primary production via tours of leading apple and pepper farms in the Masovia region as part of the SUMMIT 2024 program.
17 September 2024
GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024: Shaping the future of farming together
Industry leaders from across farming value chains converged on the GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024 in Warsaw, Poland, to explore emerging challenges, new technologies, and the future of the industry.
06 September 2024
U.S. Grains Council joins GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership
U.S. Grains Council is an export market developer for some of the world’s most multidimensional crops – U.S. barley, corn, sorghum, and related products like ethanol. Explore their role in building a safe and responsible future for farming.
22 August 2024
New GRASP guidelines published: Verification methodology for subcontractors
The guideline is intended for producers implementing GRASP v2 and auditors conducting GRASP v2 assessments.
19 August 2024
GLOBALG.A.P. farm visits: Strengthening bonds and enhancing standards
In July 2024, GLOBALG.A.P. representatives visited a selection of farms in Belgium, France, and Colombia to deepen their understanding of the practical challenges and successes of agricultural producers. Find out how they got on.
31 July 2024
IAF scheme endorsement for IFA v6
On 15 July 2024, the International Accreditation Forum (IAF) signed a Scheme Endorsement Agreement with GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH in recognition of Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) version 6.
31 July 2024
Biodiversity topics take root: A deep dive
As the focus on biodiversity in agriculture intensifies, we track the progress of the BioDiversity add-on. Field trials evaluate its global applicability and inform biodiversity topics in our forthcoming environmental sustainability solution.
30 July 2024
Reflecting on a year of progress: Our 2023 Annual Report is here!
Dive into a year of remarkable progress! Our 2023 Annual Report is now available, showcasing the impressive growth of GLOBALG.A.P. solutions, community membership and event overviews, plus capacity building highlights that shaped our journey last year.
30 July 2024
Community member spotlight: Highland Ag Solutions on empowering producers through technology
Florida-based innovator in agricultural technology is an associate GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member on a mission to empower producers to take control of their business in a global marketplace.
30 July 2024
Engaging African stakeholders in developing national interpretation guidelines for IFA version 6
A collaborative event for stakeholders in Africa, hosted by COLEAD, aimed to empower local experts in creating tailored guidelines for the new IFA standard to boost African agriculture.
25 June 2024
Wikifarmer becomes a GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member
Welcoming Wikifarmer, the global platform known as the "Wikipedia of Farming," to the GLOBALG.A.P. community! Learn more about this leader in global capacity building empowers farmers worldwide.
25 June 2024
GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024: Latest updates
Anticipation for the GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024 (10–12 September in Warsaw, Poland) is building and we're delighted to share the latest updates with you: Exclusive warm-up webinar, latest agenda announcements, and deadline for Early Bird tickets
25 June 2024
New discussion platform for national technical working groups
19 June marked the beginning of regular quarterly discussions for our national technical working groups (NTWGs). The two-way conversations are designed to provide updates and learn from the participants' unique challenges and experiences.
20 June 2024
2023 Integrity Report is out now!
Find out about the activities of the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrity Program in our report - published annually.
05 June 2024
Webinar series: People, planet, prosperity
GLOBALG.A.P. North America will host a free three-part mini-series of webinars to explore the benefits that farmers can gain from proper implementation of good agricultural practices and responsible farming methods.
28 May 2024
GLOBALG.A.P. panel discussion spotlighted responsible farming for biodiversity preservation
GLOBALG.A.P. saw encouraging participation at a live panel discussion held in celebration of the United Nations International Day of Biological Diversity.
27 May 2024
Coming up: Exclusive GRASP webinars co-presented by the International Labor Organization
Join us for three insightful webinars on the topic of forced labor in agricultural supply chains and the GRASP add-on. Hosted by GLOBALG.A.P. expert Nolan Quiros and ILO representative
27 May 2024
Developing the new environmental sustainability solution: Where are we now?
As we enter the second round of public consultation for our new environmental sustainability solution, find out where we are in the development process and what to expect from the new solution.
24 May 2024
International Day of Biological Diversity panel discussion
On 24 May 2024, GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH hosted a virtual panel discussion in honor of the United Nations International Day of Biological Diversity. Find out what the panelists had to say.
23 May 2024
Looking back at Seafood Expo Global 2024
As one of the key players in the aquaculture certification sphere, GLOBALG.A.P. visited Seafood Expo Global once again to foster connections and drive conversations on responsible supply chains, transparency, and industry trends.
23 May 2024
Eurofins Food Assurance Vietnam LLC joins the GLOBALG.A.P. community
Eurofins Food Assurance Vietnam LLC, a certification body specializing in food safety and sustainability, has cemented its commitment to promoting safer and more sustainable farming practices by becoming a proud member of the GLOBALG.A.P. community.
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.
29 April 2024
Looking back at the 2024 GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR Stop in Paarl, South Africa
The latest GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR stop, held 16–17 April, welcomed 128 participants to explore the theme of "Embracing responsible solutions”.
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
New fee tables now available
The revised GLOBALG.A.P. fee tables, including the version for North America, were published on 29 April 2024. The new fee structure, as outlined in the documents, will be effective as of 1 August 2024.
29 April 2024
How GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member Jerónimo Martins is fortifying its supply chain with its own production
Food distributor group Jerónimo Martins is a GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member. Explore how it combines production and retail activities to promote strategic food security and balance the economic sustainability of the business with its environmental impacts.
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
Spotlight on UPL Ltd: Fostering sustainability and food security as a community member
Find out how GLOBALG.A.P. Associate Community Member UPL Ltd is committed to enhancing sustainability in agriculture while driving growth and prosperity for farmers, aligning seamlessly with the GLOBALG.A.P. vision, mission, and purpose.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Pomona Farming joins growing network of GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members
United States almond-growing giant Pomona Farming is the latest organization to join the GLOBALG.A.P. Community as a producer/supplier member.
02 November 2023
California-based tech company Moleaer joins GLOBALG.A.P. Community
New GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member supports more sustainable farming through leading nanobubble technology.
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.
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.
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
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.
28 June 2023
GLOBALG.A.P. North America announces Roberta Anderson as president
FoodPLUS GmbH is pleased to announce Roberta Anderson will assume the role of President of the U.S. subsidiary, GLOBALG.A.P. North America (GGNA).
28 June 2023
AgroDTech joins the GLOBALG.A.P. community from Brazil
Our newest community member, AgroDTech, is headquartered in Caxias do Sul in Brazil’s southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul.
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
Belgium’s Van Dijk Foods becomes a GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member
The newest GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member, Belgium-based Van Dijk Foods, is a produce importer and distributor.
17 May 2023
Change in management at FoodPLUS GmbH
Managing directors Elmé Coetzer-Boersma and Markus Philipp, both appointed in 2021, will remain in their roles after Kristian Moeller’s departure.
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.
31 March 2023
Leading Jordanian poultry farm achieves GLOBALG.A.P. certification
The National Poultry Company became the first and only poultry producer in Jordan and in the MENA region to achieve GLOBALG.A.P. certification.
28 February 2023
Samunnati: new Community Member from India
GLOBALG.A.P. recently welcomed India-based Samunnati as a new Community Member.
20 December 2022
New associate Community Member: Veggies From Mexico
Community Membership will give Veggies From Mexico access to vital industry expertise and support and will help build consumer trust in the cooperative’s brand.
29 November 2022
GLOBALG.A.P. welcomes InspiraFarms Cooling as newest Community Member
InspiraFarms Cooling designs and manufactures modular, energy-efficient cold rooms and packhouses* for emerging markets, with a focus on African countries.
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.
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.
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
Leading brand-name manufacturer is GLOBALG.A.P.’s newest Community Member
Headquartered in Nieder-Olm, Germany, the Eckes-Granini Group GmbH leads the European market for non-alcoholic fruit juices and fruit beverages.
31 May 2022
GLOBALG.A.P. welcomes new Community Member Çukurova Technopark Inc.
Çukurova Technopark has prioritized the promotion of certification and analysis services and hopes to become an influential voice in Turkey’s farming sector.
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 April 2019
Honoring the 200,000th GLOBALG.A.P. certified producer
I am César Rodolfo Navarrete Zambrano, resident of the Las Palmitas de Agua Sucia community of El Carmen, province of Manabí-Ecuador.
Contact us
For questions about GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership, please contact us at membership@globalgap.org.