Membership benefits for retailer and food service members
Let GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership empower your business to thrive in today's interconnected world! Explore the full range of benefits awaiting you as a retailer/food service member.
Membership category
The Retailer/Food Service Community Membership category is open to those who sell or market products to consumer and source from GLOBALG.A.P. certified production processes. This may include:
Retailers
Manufacturers
Brand owners
Restaurants
Catering/food service providers.
Members in this category can enjoy all of the following benefits:
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members receive tailored support and guidance from regional GLOBALG.A.P. Representatives, who are available to answer any questions or requests you may have related to training opportunities, technical questions, or how to make full use of your GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership benefits.
Find a full list of GLOBALG.A.P. Representatives here.
Beyond this dedicated support, GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members can benefit from additional services and benefits within the GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership Program.
If you have any questions or requests related to your benefits as a GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member, please contact your regional GLOBALG.A.P. Representative.
Discover the full spectrum of benefits below!
The GLOBALG.A.P. system would not be where it is today without the expertise and contributions of our members.
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members play a significant role in shaping the future of farm assurance solutions. Community Members from the Producer/Supplier and Retail category are eligible to participate on limited seats in our technical committees and on the Advisory Board.
Both our technical committees and the Advisory Board have the power to recommend and approve content that goes directly into GLOBALG.A.P. solutions. The input of our Community Members is invaluable in guiding the industry towards safer, more sustainable farming practices.
Find out more about GLOBALG.A.P. technical committees here, including the responsibilities of technical committees, how to join a technical committee, and the current operating technical committees.
Find out more about the GLOBALG.A.P. Advisory Board here, including the responsibilities of Advisory Board members, upcoming elections, and current GLOBALG.A.P. Advisory Board member representatives from supplier and retail organisations.
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members can request customised data related to certified GLOBALG.A.P. operations. Our data offerings are available for each region, country, standard, and product.
From performance metrics to certification trend analysis, the data collected can be used to make informed decisions, identify trends, and uncover opportunities for strategic business development.
Please see the Data Access Rules document for an overview of available data.
When you join the GLOBALG.A.P. Community, you join a network encompassing more than 430 organizations in the global value chain. Community membership provides opportunities to network with other key stakeholders and harness collective vision and impact.
When industry challenges arise, an invitation to precompetitive collaboration can generate practical responses and promote resilience in the sector.
Typically priced at €3000 for retail/food service companies and €100-€500 for supplier organizations, the GLOBALG.A.P. Bookmarking service is free for community members. The GLOBALG.A.P. Bookmarking service supports supply chain management, where users can create a pool of bookmarked GGNs to easily view and monitor the certification status of their suppliers in one place.
The scope of information available includes:
Company information
Product information
Certification information
However, the data visible via the GLOBALG.A.P. Bookmarking service depends on your organization´s Data Access Rules.
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members gain increased visibility in the agriculture industry. We promote GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members in the following ways:
At our major trade fairs
On our website
In our newsletter
On our social media platforms.
At our major trade fairs, including Fruit Logistica, Fish International, Seafood Expo Global, and IPM Essen we showcase the logos of each member in the relevant scope. Additionally, we conduct testimonials with our members and post these videos on our social media channels. Here is an example from one of our Community Members.
Your company logo is also featured in our digital material, including our monthly Spotlights newsletter, our social media pages, and in our annual report. Moreover, if you achieve a noteworthy milestone related to GLOBALG.A.P., we write joint articles with you – to be posted in our newsletter and social media.
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members gain access to 3 hours of private coaching/webinars per calendar year. The training voucher can be used in the following ways:
GLOBALG.A.P. Bookmarking
GLOBALG.A.P. database
IT services
Overview of our standards and add-ons
Personalised coaching sessions with our technical experts can equip your organization with the skills and knowledge necessary to navigate the GLOBALG.A.P. system confidently. If you have a special request for how this webinar voucher is to be used, you can discuss it with your regional GLOBALG.A.P. Representative.
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members can admit one person for free to our Registered Trainer program. GLOBALG.A.P. Registered Trainers are trained in specific GLOBALG.A.P. standards and/or add-ons and become authorized trainers.
The Registered Trainer program is typically priced at €500 for enrollment, and €350 for an IFA training. However, GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members can enroll for free, and receive a 10% discount on a scope training – meaning the total cost of becoming a Registered Trainer for IFA is only €315.
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members can also train additional Registered Trainers for €150, usually costing €500 per person.
Registered Trainers receive:
Extra visibility for services, appearing on the GLOBALG.A.P. website under Find a Registered Trainer
Life-long learning with free webinars offered via the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy exclusively for Registered Trainers.
Free GLOBALG.A.P. training material on a range of GLOBALG.A.P. products, developed in-house and available in multiple languages.
Access to the Registered Trainer platform where you can promote your trainings, download training material, certificate templates, and get support from the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy team.
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members gain access to the GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership seal, symbolizing your commitment to safer and more sustainable farming practices. The GLOBALG.A.P. membership seal can be used in:
Promotional material developed by your organization.
On your social media platform to speak about GLOBALG.A.P.
On your website, under the 'About Us' section
As an email footer
On business cards
At your trade fair booths to display your GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership status
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members are eligible for discounts on GLOBALG.A.P./FoodPLUS events, and trainings via the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy.
Members receive a minimum of 10% discount on any trainings they take through the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy.
When GLOBALG.A.P./FoodPLUS organize global events, such as the GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT in Poland this September, our Community Members also receive a discount on attendance.
GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members can collaborate with the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat to organise TOUR stop events in their region or country. TOUR stops unite stakeholders in your region and provide a valuable platform for experience sharing, networking, and forming of business relationships. Participants of TOUR stops can learn about the benefits of certification, market dynamics, and trends and challenges in your region or country.
Moreover, GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members who organise TOUR stops can strengthen their brand, increase visibility, and explore new capacity-building measures that can support stakeholders in their country.
Available in over 40 languages, GLOBALG.A.P. checklists are typically protected and inaccessible for editing.
However, GLOBALG.A.P. Community Members can receive checklists of our Primary solutions, Core solutions, and Add-ons in editable format. This enables users to customise them for training purposes and tailoring for your specific needs.
Join us today
If you’re unsure whether retailer/supplier membership is for you, why not request a call back from our membership team to discuss your options.
Ready to take the next steps and join the GLOBALG.A.P. Community?
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.