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GLOBALG.A.P. for buyers

GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance solutions are developed by the industry, for the industry. With more than 20 years of collaboration and innovation in the agriculture, aquaculture, and floriculture sectors, we have worked with all areas of the global value chain to develop a robust, one-stop-shop certification system.

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Why source from GLOBALG.A.P. certified production?

Global trade safe and responsibly farmed products has never been simpler! GLOBALG.A.P. certification enables you to easily identify producers who practice responsible farming and have undergone a third-party audit of their production processes. Already applied in more than 130 countries and developed collaboratively in response to sector demands and challenges, the GLOBALG.A.P. certification system targets six key impact areas: food safety, environmental sustainability, workers’ well-being, animal welfare, supply chain traceability, and capacity building.

GLOBALG.A.P. in numbers (as of 31/12/2022)

20+ years of experience

in the agriculture, floriculture, and aquaculture sectors

195,000+ producers

under GLOBALG.A.P. certification

130+ countries

with GLOBALG.A.P. certificate holders

4.3 million+ hectares

of certified plant production annually

2.5 million+ metric tons

of certified aquaculture production annually

21 million+ metric tons

of certified compound feed production annually

20+ years of experience

in the agriculture, floriculture, and aquaculture sectors

195,000+ producers

under GLOBALG.A.P. certification

130+ countries

with GLOBALG.A.P. certificate holders

4.3 million+ hectares

of certified plant production annually

2.5 million+ metric tons

of certified aquaculture production annually

21 million+ metric tons

of certified compound feed production annually

20+ years of experience

in the agriculture, floriculture, and aquaculture sectors

4.3 million+ hectares

of certified plant production annually

195,000+ producers

under GLOBALG.A.P. certification

2.5 million+ metric tons

of certified aquaculture production annually

130+ countries

with GLOBALG.A.P. certificate holders

21 million+ metric tons

of certified compound feed production annually

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Five reasons to choose GLOBALG.A.P.

1. We offer a one-stop-shop for all your farm assurance needs

The GLOBALG.A.P. portfolio offers a comprehensive package of standards and delivery services to cover all certification requirements for primary production and the supply chain.

With holistic core solutions tackling a range of topics such as food safety, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare, and our selection of add-on solutions that handle topics such water use, biodiversity, or workers’ well-being in a more in-depth way, producers can flexibly tailor their certification coverage without requiring multiple audits to different schemes.

Additional postharvest or segregation and traceability standards for the supply chain, as well as the linked consumer label initiative (GGN label), enable you to access all the solutions you need from just one certification system.

International recognition by industry initiatives such as GFSI, GSSI, or FSI for our key standards further enhance sourcing confidence.

Streamline your sourcing policy and support a simpler certification journey for producers.

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2. We operate a trusted certification system backed by a pioneering integrity program

GLOBALG.A.P. certificates are a source of pride for producers and a valuable source of information for buyers. To safeguard this reputation, the GLOBALG.A.P. certification system relies on a comprehensive Integrity Program.

Conceived in 2008 as the first of its kind in food certification, the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrity Program is responsible for investigating complaints, mitigating stakeholder risk by monitoring certification claims, and acting as a feedback mechanism that serves the continuous improvement of the whole system.

Going beyond comparable integrity mechanisms in the sector which rely mainly on desk assessments, the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrity Program also sees more than 200 days of integrity assessments – including on-site visits – conducted every year by a dedicated team of integrity assessors.

Thanks to the robust nature of the program, the GLOBALG.A.P. IT systems are recognized as a trusted source for verified farm-level data that aids global supply chain management.

Access a trusted certification system that global supply chains rely on.

Validate a certificate via the GLOBALG.A.P. database

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3. We embrace synergies for maximum harmonization and alignment in the certification sector

With legal regulations varying by market and the existence of national schemes in many countries, understanding certification requirements can be complex.

To promote clarity and achieve harmonization within the sector, we strive to offer standards that are recognized by industry initiatives and align with supply chain legislation or national schemes wherever possible. We also work to reduce duplication in the sector through benchmarking against our standards and add-ons, lowering the number of audits and promoting cost-efficiency for producers while simplifying sourcing requirements for buyers.

To further reduce friction within the sector, our standards are audited by independent, third-party certification bodies, offering a more local choice to producers wherever possible.

We also offer the opportunity to integrate our solutions with the existing tools of our stakeholders – for example, providing compatibility with audit or farm management software and connecting supplier management platforms for on-demand data insights.

Join us in promoting collaboration and simplification within the sector.

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4. We set standards that are inclusive, stakeholder-driven, and fit-for-purpose at farm level

We engage all participants in global value chains to understand both the demands of the market and the daily realities at farm level.

Through extensive collaboration with our technical committees and focus groups, we are able to strike a practical balance that meets the expectations of stakeholders while ensuring that our solutions remain fit-for-purpose and in line with our vision of safer and more sustainable farming.

With wide-scale public consultation phases and one of the largest community membership networks in the industry, the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat involves a broad range of stakeholders in the standard-setting process. We strive for robust requirements that also foster continuous improvement, supporting producers in improving farm management and processes beyond the certification audit.

The GLOBALG.A.P. Advisory Board, with a 50:50 split of producer/supplier and retailer/food service representatives, is responsible for the final adoption of our standards.

Apply solutions designed by the sector, for the sector.

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5. We ensure our solutions are global, adaptable, and accessible

GLOBALG.A.P. is one of the most widely recognized certification systems in the global trade of farmed products.

With certification spanning over 130 countries and covering a variety of farm sizes and types – from smallholders to large multisite producer groups – we support an extensive farming network while acknowledging the diverse challenges of implementation around the world.

To bridge the gap from global to local, our Registered Trainers are responsible for providing authorized training within a local context, and our national technical working groups are involved in standard setting to develop national interpretation guidelines for applying the standards in specific environments. Our regional experts provide widespread support where you are and gather valuable perspective on the application of our global solutions within local supply chains.

Dedicated capacity-building activities strive to raise awareness of responsible farming practices and facilitate their implementation on the ground, improving livelihoods and growing the global pool of certified producers to source from.

Help make safe and responsible farming practices mainstream by facilitating their implementation around the world.

A brief guide to GLOBALG.A.P.

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2023 Annual Report

Explore the latest insights and statistics on all core GLOBALG.A.P. activities.

Published July 2024

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2023 Integrity Report

Discover the latest activities and highlights of the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrity Program.

Published June 2024

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How do GLOBALG.A.P. activities contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals?

GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance solutions, partnerships, and capacity-building activities contribute directly to 10 of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We continue to harness our global reach to foster the mainstreaming of more sustainable farming practices.

Discover more about how GLOBALG.A.P. activities align with the SDGs.

Is GLOBALG.A.P. recognized by other industry stakeholders?

In support of the “one auditor through the farm gate” principle, the following initiatives formally recognize one or more GLOBALG.A.P. solutions:

Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) recognition (for the food safety elements of the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) v6 GFS standards for fruit and vegetables and aquaculture, as well as for the Harmonized Produce Safety Standard, and Produce Handling Assurance standard)
Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) recognition (for IFA for aquaculture)
Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) recognition (for IFA for flowers and ornamentals and the Impact-Driven Approach to Sustainability add-on)
Sustainability Initiative Fruit and Vegetables (SIFAV) recognition via the Water and Social Basket of Standards (for the Sustainable Program for Irrigation and Groundwater Use (SPRING))
Aligned with the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Ethical Charter (for GRASP)
WWF Spain (World Wildlife Fund) recognition (for SPRING)
FDA recognition (for and the Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule add-on)

Simplify your sourcing policies

How do GLOBALG.A.P. solutions facilitate supply chain management?

GLOBALG.A.P. certification is widely trusted as a sourcing requirement for many major supply chains worldwide. Our standards and add-ons are complimented by a framework of delivery services that make trading safe and responsibly farmed products simpler than ever before. From production standards for plants, aquaculture, and compound feed, to tailored add-ons on topics such as water or social responsibility, the GLOBALG.A.P. portfolio has a solution for you.

Smart farm assurance solutions

Primary solutions

Primary solutions provide a basic level of assurance. As standalone standards, they are not combined with any other GLOBALG.A.P. solutions and are not a full form of certification valid for global trade but they may fulfil local requirements for producers in emerging markets and/or facilitate the first steps towards accredited certification, if desired.

Learn more about upgrading your suppliers through GLOBALG.A.P. primary solutions.

Core solutions

Core solutions are internationally recognized standards for primary production and the supply chain. Core solutions take the form of a third-party audit which usually results in a certificate recognized in global trade markets.

Learn more about enhancing your supply chains with GLOBALG.A.P. core solutions.

Add-ons to core solutions

Add-on solutions are designed to expand the scope of existing core certification, offering tailored or more comprehensive assurance on a specific topic. Add-ons must be audited in combination with a GLOBALG.A.P. core solution.

Learn more about targeted assurance with GLOBALG.A.P. add-ons to core solutions.

Our most popular core solutions

Integrated Farm Assurance for fruit and vegetables

IFA is a global standard that aims to promote safer and more responsible farming practices in fruit and vegetable production.

Integrated Farm Assurance for flowers and ornamentals

IFA is a global standard that aims to promote safer and more responsible farming practices in flower and ornamentals production.

Integrated Farm Assurance for aquaculture

IFA is a global standard that aims to promote safer and more responsible farming practices in aquaculture production.

Our most popular add-ons to core solutions

GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice

GRASP is an add-on that aims to support the evaluation of workers' health, safety, and welfare at farm level.

Sustainable Program for Irrigation and Groundwater Use

SPRING is a farm-level add-on that aims to promote responsible water management in plant production processes.

Food Safety Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule add-on

The FSMA PSR add-on addresses FDA requirements for the import of fruit and vegetable products to the US market.

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Find your solution

Use our Smart Checklist Builder to easily understand which GLOBALG.A.P. solutions are recommended for your supplier’s production practices.

Explore relevant solutions for a specific topic

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Food safety

Food safety begins on the farm, and protecting the right of current and future generations to safe food has been a guiding principle of our work for over 20 years.

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Environment

Supporting environmentally responsible and resilient production practices is essential to the protection of global ecosystems and the long-term viability of farms.

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Workers’ health, safety, and welfare

Responsible farming is about people as well as products, and socially responsible supply chains are built on the health, safety, and welfare of farm workers and their communities.

Learn more

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Animal health and welfare

Addressing the world’s fastest-growing food sector, our aquaculture solutions aim to safeguard the health and welfare of aquatic species at every stage of the production chain.

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Supply chain traceability

Effective segregation, handling, and traceability requirements are key to protecting the integrity of a product throughout its lifecycle in the supply chain.

Learn more

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Supporting services for supply chain stakeholders

If you already source from GLOBALG.A.P. certified production processes, discover our range of supporting services for supply chain stakeholders.

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Contact a GLOBALG.A.P. representative in your area

With technical experts and/or key account managers for each region of the world, the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat is able to offer specialized support to supply chain members in your local context.

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Upgrade your suppliers with GLOBALG.A.P. capacity-building measures

For small-scale producers or those in emerging markets, meeting the criteria for international standards may be difficult at first – whether due to the scale or complexity of the requirements and implementation costs.

GLOBALG.A.P. capacity building activities help producers to adopt good agricultural practices at their own pace, gradually improving the efficiency of farm management, cutting exposure to food safety risks, and complying with legislation on food safety.

In turn, you can source from a growing pool of local and regional products that meet the minimum requirements for food safety and hygiene and develop a network of reliable producers committed to adopting safer, more sustainable farming processes.

Explore capacity building

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The GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody standard

The GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody (CoC) standard supports For more transparency and confidence in global supply chains.

Achieving recognition for safe and responsible farming practices through certification takes significant time, effort, and investment from producers at farm level.

Maintain traceability of products originating from GLOBALG.A.P. certified processes, protect their integrity, and reduce reputational risk with supply chain certification – applicable to retailers, packers, processors and more.

Learn more about the GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody standard

Services for buyers

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Use the GLOBALG.A.P. database

Connecting the certification data of almost 200,000 producers in over 130 countries, the GLOBALG.A.P. database enables the transparent and real-time validation of certification status.

To the database

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Bookmark your suppliers

For supply chain stakeholders trading products from GLOBALG.A.P. certified production, bookmarking is the simple way to monitor the certification status of all suppliers in one place. The Bookmarking API also offers supplier management platforms the opportunity to display publicly visible data from the GLOBALG.A.P. database in their own system.

Monitor maximum residue limits

The RMS Platform streamlines digital data sharing with the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat – both simplifying reporting and enabling the conversion of MRL data to anonymous benchmarking reports that can be used in risk assessments. RMS Platform participants are also visible and searchable in the GLOBALG.A.P. IT systems for transparency in the market.

Explore the RMS Platform

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Attend a training course

The GLOBALG.A.P. Academy offers a selection of training courses to improve your knowledge of responsible farming practices, the GLOBALG.A.P. portfolio of standards, and the GLOBALG.A.P. certification system as a whole. Upskill your expertise today and learn about what is required of your suppliers during farm-level certification.

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GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarking

GLOBALG.A.P. benchmarking is the process of recognizing alignment between different farm assurance schemes or checklists and their GLOBALG.A.P. equivalents.

Benefits

Quickly and easily identify equivalent schemes to simplify your sourcing policy
Producers can meet buyer requirements without undergoing multiple audits for the same criteria
Cutting audit duplication minimizes certification costs for producers, with the entire value chain profiting from lower production costs.

View the benchmarked schemes and checklists

Learn about the benchmarking process

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Join the GGN label initiative

The GGN label stands for certified, responsible farming and transparency. Based on GLOBALG.A.P. standards for farms and the supply-chain, the cross-category label can be applied to fruit and vegetables, farmed seafood, flowers, and plants to link conscious consumers to the roots of their products.

Build trust in your brand, demonstrate your farm-level sustainability efforts, and enhance your competitive edge by joining the initiative today!

Latest news

25 March 2025

Understanding capacity building in the GLOBALG.A.P. system

What is capacity building and how does GLOBALG.A.P. contribute towards capacity-building measures in the farming sector? Where are GLOBALG.A.P. capacity building activities conducted and what projects are we involved in? Read on to find out.

Plants

Aquaculture

Capacity building

Image of a stand displaying lemons with the GGN label at a GLOBUS store in Germany

25 March 2025

What is the GGN label?

The GGN label is a transparent, cross-category consumer label that highlights certified, responsible practices in agriculture, aquaculture, and floriculture. Find out how it can add value to your products and business.

Aquaculture

Fruit and vegetables

Flowers and ornamentals

07 March 2025

Highlighting Global Fruit, a Canadian marketing and export company with GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody certification

Explore how they use GLOBALG.A.P. CoC certification to create transparency and trust in their cherry and apple supply chain to global markets

06 March 2025

GLOBALG.A.P. solutions soon to cover all three FSI “Basket of Standards” pillars

The Floriculture Sustainability Initiative (FSI) aims to promote responsible sourcing in the floriculture sector through its Basket of Standards. This framework helps flower and ornamental plant producers to meet environmental, social, and GAP criteria.

Flowers and ornamentals

Social Responsibility

Add-ons to core solutions

Core solutions

Environment

Workers’ well-being

27 February 2025

Provision Analytics joins GLOBALG.A.P. Community Membership

Provision’s software supports the preparation for and audit process of GLOBALG.A.P. smart farm assurance standards.

Capacity building

Food safety

26 February 2025

New GLOBALG.A.P. IT platform: What you need to know

The next generation of GLOBALG.A.P. IT solutions launches on 1 March 2025 – marking a major milestone in our long-term collaboration with partner osapiens.

Plants

Aquaculture

25 February 2025

Understanding benchmarking in the GLOBALG.A.P. system

Which national schemes are benchmarked to GLOBALG.A.P. solutions, and which GLOBALG.A.P. standards have achieved international benchmarking recognition? Read more to find out.

Plants

Aquaculture

Capacity building

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24 February 2025

New FSMA PSR add-on v2.1 published

This update replaces FSMA PSR add-on v2.0 for audits starting on 7 April 2025.

Plants

Fruit and vegetables

Add-ons to core solutions

Food safety

GLOBALG.A.P. team members at the booth at 2025 IPM in Essen.

24 February 2025

Looking back at IPM Essen 2025

Catch up on the highlights from IPM Essen.

Plants

Flowers and ornamentals

Environment

The GLOBALG.A.P. team poses in the booth at Fruit Logistica 2025 in Berlin, Germany

24 February 2025

Connections and conversations at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2025

This year’s event was all about connections that drive change. Read more to discover what you missed.

Plants

Fruit and vegetables

21 February 2025

AgriAvengers joins the GLOBALG.A.P. community!

Learn how they’re driving sustainability and quality in the agri-food sector.

20 February 2025

Updates to the GLOBALG.A.P. governance framework and FoodPLUS GmbH organizational structure

Some changes to our committees for technical content entered effect in 2024, and we would now like to inform you about further updates to the GLOBALG.A.P. governance framework and the FoodPLUS GmbH organizational structure.

Plants

Aquaculture

Take part in shaping the new Social Responsibility standard for flowers and ornamentals - Public consultation closes 21 February!

03 February 2025

New Social Responsibility standard for flowers and ornamentals enters public consultation

A new solution for the flowers and ornamentals sector is in development. Find out who it’s aimed at, what’s included, and how to provide your comments on the initial draft during a public consultation phase.

Plants

Flowers and ornamentals

Core solutions

Workers’ well-being

Social Responsibility

Educational video series - Explore short videos specifically designed for producers and trainers eager to learn more about implementing good agricultural practices. Start learning today!

27 January 2025

New episodes added to educational videos series

The free e-learning tool, originally launched in February 2024, aims to support producers and trainers in understanding how to implement good agricultural practices. New episodes are now available!

Plants

Aquaculture

Fruit and vegetables

Flowers and ornamentals

Capacity building

27 January 2025

GLOBALG.A.P. to attend Sustainability osapiens Summit 2025 (SoS.25)

Save the date for this key industry event in Mannheim, Germany, 14–15 May 2025. GLOBALG.A.P. will present a keynote and host two break-out sessions, showcasing our expertise in tackling challenges of today and tomorrow.

25 January 2025

Reminder of IFA v6 GFS transition deadline and support available

From 1 Jan 2025, all IFA audits for aquaculture / fruit and veg must use IFA v6 GFS or Smart edition. Transition tools are available to support the shift.

24 January 2025

Introducing FarmTrace: GLOBALG.A.P. Associate Community Member for cloud-based farm management

Explore how South African agri-tech company FarmTrace is providing producers with innovative digital solutions for agricultural management.

Veganic team from Valencia, Spain – GLOBALG.A.P. Associate Community Member

23 January 2025

Innovative biosolutions company Veganic joins GLOBALG.A.P. community

Based in Valencia, Spain, Veganic’s products employ natural formulations and microorganisms to improve crop yields, plant nutrition and resiliency, and soil health.

04 December 2024

GLOBALG.A.P.’s social responsibility solution is ready for US farms

GLOBALG.A.P. North America is excited to announce that the updated version of the GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice (GRASP) is ready for implementation by US producers.

Plants

Fruit and vegetables

Flowers and ornamentals

Capacity building

Food safety

Workers’ well-being

27 November 2024

GLOBALG.A.P. welcomes CAPEC: Strengthening sustainability through circular-economy initiatives

Discover how GLOBALG.A.P.’s newest community member CAPEC is strengthening sustainable practices in Spain’s circular economy.

Environment

27 November 2024

Understanding the role of national interpretation guidelines in the GLOBALG.A.P. system

How are global agricultural standards applied at a local level? Discover how national interpretation guidelines empower producers by aligning global standards with local regulations and realities – making implementation simpler and more effective.

Add-ons to core solutions

Core solutions

Capacity building

Workers’ well-being

27 November 2024

Update on the new GLOBALG.A.P. IT system, in development with our partner osapiens

A new IT infrastructure, in development with osapiens, is scheduled to launch in March 2025. Learn more about what to expect.

26 November 2024

New member ‘MRL Management’ brings expertise in residue monitoring to the GLOBALG.A.P. community

MRL Management, based in Santiago, Chile, is the latest organization to join the GLOBALG.A.P. community.

GLOBALG.A.P. senior leadership team visit Welgemeen Boerdery, a farm in South Africa in November 2024.

26 November 2024

Bridging the gap between vision and practice: GLOBALG.A.P. leaders immerse in South African agriculture

The GLOBALG.A.P. senior leadership team visit South African farms in further efforts to align vision and strategy with farm realities.

Plants

Fruit and vegetables

19 November 2024

GLOBALG.A.P. attends exclusive pre-opening event as part of the Inhouse Farming – Feed & Food Show, EnergyDecentral, and EuroTier 2024

Exploring renewable energy and Controlled Environment Agriculture innovations to advance sustainability, efficiency, and profitability in the agri-tech sector.

30 October 2024

Understanding accreditation in the GLOBALG.A.P. system

Discover the essential role of accreditation in the GLOBALG.A.P. system and get an inside look at the 2024 technical meeting in Berlin, where industry leaders gathered to reinforce quality and trust across the certification process.

New GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member Bioiberica at their trade fair stand

30 October 2024

Bioiberica Plant Health joins GLOBALG.A.P. community

Discover how our new community member, Bioiberica Plant Health, is conducting innovative research and development of new solutions in agriculture, plant stress and biological pest control.

GLOBALG.A.P. team in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, attending the 2024 FPA Global Produce and Floral Show

29 October 2024

GLOBALG.A.P. at the IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show 2024: Connecting, collaborating, and inspiring

The GLOBALG.A.P. team had an inspiring experience at the 2024 IFPA Global Produce and Floral Show, held from 17–19 October in Atlanta, Georgia, US.

Plants

Environment

Flowers and ornamentals

Fruit and vegetables

Representatives from GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH at Fruit Attraction trade fair in Madrid, 2024.

25 October 2024

GLOBALG.A.P. at Fruit Attraction 2024: Connecting with our community and industry leaders

Explore how GLOBALG.A.P. connected with industry leaders at Fruit Attraction 2024 to discuss the latest innovations and challenges shaping the future of agriculture.

Fruit and vegetables

Plants

GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH Managing Directors, Dr Elmé Coetzer-Boersma and Markus Philipp, join Katie Gallus on stage as the GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024 comes to a close in Warsaw, Poland, on 11 September 2024.

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

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.

Plants

Capacity building

Food safety

Winners of the inaugural Changemaker Awards at the GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024

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.

Capacity building

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.

Plants

Aquaculture

Core solutions

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.

Environment

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

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.

Plants

Fruit and vegetables

Add-ons to core solutions

Environment

Dr. Elmé Coetzer-Boersma speaking on stage of the GLOBALG.A.P. Summit 2024

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.

Traceability

Workers’ well-being

Environment

Animal health and welfare

Fruit and vegetables

Plants

Core solutions

Add-ons to core solutions

Aquaculture

Primary solutions

Food safety

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.

Food safety

Capacity building

Farmer in the field during a sunset, article about GFSI recognition

27 August 2024

GFSI recognition received once again for GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance Standards

Integrated Farm Assurance standards have received official recognition from the Global Food Safety Initiative, highlighting the organization's unwavering dedication to upholding the highest standards of food safety across the entire supply chain.

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.

Plants

Aquaculture

Add-ons to core solutions

Workers’ well-being

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.

Core solutions

GLOBALG.A.P. and IAF logos overlaid over image of a farm

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.

Plants

Aquaculture

Re-established biodiverse and critically endangered Woodbush Granite Grasslands have returned to a site previously overgrown by invasive trees. Lower down ZZ2 avocado orchards are visible, with the agriculturally important Koedoesriver Valley in the distance.

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.

Plants

Fruit and vegetables

Add-ons to core solutions

Environment

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.

Environment

Food safety

Women Farmers Working In A Salad Plantation In A West African Rural Community

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.

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.

Food safety

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.

Capacity building

Wikifarmer is a new GLOBALG.A.P. Community Member in 2024

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.

Capacity building

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

Plants

Aquaculture

GLOBALG.A.P. experts at the International Congress of Red Fruits in Huelva, Spain

20 June 2024

GLOBALG.A.P. delegation engages in fruitful discussions at the International Congress of Red Fruits in Huelva, Spain

A delegation from GLOBALG.A.P. visited the southern Spanish region and Dr Nolan Quiros delivered a presentation to the congress attendees titled “Harvesting 'new' successes: GLOBALG.A.P. and its competitive advantages for Huelva berries”

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.

Core solutions

Food safety

GLOBALG.A.P. Senior Technical Expert Rene Capote behind the scenes of the Biodiversity day virtual panel discussion

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

Plants

Aquaculture

Add-ons to core solutions

Capacity building

Workers’ well-being

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.

Flowers and ornamentals

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.

Plants

Environment

The team celebrates at the GLOBALG.A.P. and GGN label booth at the 30th Seafood Expo Global tradefair, held in Barcelona 23–25 April 2024.

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.

Aquaculture

Animal health and welfare

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

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.

Two farmers standing in a field examining their crop under a clear sky.

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.

Core solutions

Add-ons to core solutions

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 health and welfare

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

Environment

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!

Plants

Aquaculture

Flowers and ornamentals

Fruit and vegetables

Core solutions

Capacity building

An advertisement banner for the GLOBALG.A.P. panel discussion at Seafood Expo Global 2024 in Barcelona, Spain.

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.

Aquaculture

Add-ons to core solutions

Core solutions

Animal health and welfare

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.

Environment

Food safety

Stakeholders in conversation at the GLOBALG.A.P. and GGN label booth at Fish International 2024 in Bremen, Germany.

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.

Aquaculture

Core solutions

Add-ons to core solutions

Animal health and welfare

Environment

Traceability

Workers’ well-being

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.

Plants

Aquaculture

Environment

Strawberries from Roberto Faillace farm in Italy, the first farm to achieve certification to GLOBALG.A.P. IFA v6 Smart.

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.

Fruit and vegetables

Plants

Core solutions

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.

Capacity building

Environment

A promotional banner for Summit 2024 - Shaping the future of farming together, 10-12 September 2024, Warsaw, Poland

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.

Capacity building

Animal health and welfare

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.

Plants

Fruit and vegetables

Core solutions

Add-ons to core solutions

Environment

Food safety

Workers’ well-being

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.

Networking and discussions take place among key stakeholders in the floriculture industry at the GLOBALG.A.P. booth at IPM 2024 trae fair in Essen, Germany.

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.

Plants

Flowers and ornamentals

Core solutions

Environment

Workers’ well-being

18 December 2023

First Latin American banana imports covered by Produce Handling Assurance certification

Equifruit, North America's leading certified banana importer, recently worked with Ecuadorian producer Asoguabo to be the first operation outside of the US with PHA certification.

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.

Add-ons to core solutions

Core solutions

New environmental sustainability solution goes through first round of public consultation

The GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat held the first round of public consultation on the new environmental sustainability solution, marking a crucial step in the development of the upcoming solution through stakeholder collaboration.

Plants

Aquaculture

Fruit and vegetables

Flowers and ornamentals

Hops

Environment

Image of an almond plantation in the USA

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.

New GLOBAL G.A.P. Community Member supports more sustainable farming through leading nanobubble technology.

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.

Image of a producer watering a young plant

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.

Plant propagation material

Flowers and ornamentals

Image of the first Mexican producer to achieve IFA v6 GFS certification

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.

Fruit and vegetables

Plants

Core solutions

left: Janine Basso Lisbôa - Project Manager AgroDTech
right: Tauê Bozzetto Hamm - Technical Manager AgroDTech

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.

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.

Image of tomatoes with the GGN label at Japanese retailer AEON

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.

Fruit and vegetables

Plants

Core solutions

Image of the GLOBALG.A.P. panel discussion at Seafood Expo Global 2023

26 April 2023

GLOBALG.A.P. presented important social and environmental issues at Seafood Expo Global 2023

GLOBALG.A.P. experts and stakeholders hosted an information booth and a press conference at this year’s Seafood Expo Global in Barcelona.

Aquaculture

28 February 2023

Samunnati: new Community Member from India

GLOBALG.A.P. recently welcomed India-based Samunnati as a new Community Member.

Combinable crops

Core solutions

Image of the GLOBALG.A.P. press conference at Fruit Logistica 2023

09 February 2023

GLOBALG.A.P. presents new sustainability solutions at Fruit Logistica 2023

GLOBALG.A.P. experts at Fruit Logistica presented the company’s updated farm assurance products for the fresh produce industry.

Add-ons to core solutions

Environment

Plants

Flowers and ornamentals

Fruit and vegetables

Core solutions

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.

20 December 2022

GLOBALG.A.P. in 2022: the year in review

Amidst the resulting shortages in European supermarkets, GLOBALG.A.P. has been spreading the message that every generation has the right to safe food.

Image of GLOBALG.A.P. staff at the Aalsmeer trade fair in the Netherlands

30 November 2022

GLOBALG.A.P. showcased floriculture solutions at Royal FloraHolland’s Trade Fair Aalsmeer

Trade Fair Aalsmeer is a Royal FloraHolland initiative that brings the floriculture sector together every year to showcase the latest trends and innovations.

Flowers and ornamentals

Add-ons to core solutions

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.

09 November 2022

GLOBALG.A.P. to showcase floriculture solutions at royal FloraHolland’s Trade Fair Aalsmeer

The new GLOBALG.A.P. IFA v6 for flowers and ornamentals is a smarter, streamlined, and more intuitive standard dedicated to the floriculture sector.

Flowers and ornamentals

Workers’ well-being

Add-ons to core solutions

08 November 2022

GLOBALG.A.P. statement on GAP Research Institute’s Common GAP Mark

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.

Traceability

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.

Plants

Fruit and vegetables

Food safety

Image of news update participants at Fruit Attraction 2022

05 October 2022

GLOBALG.A.P. engages with the Spanish market at Fruit Attraction 2022

GLOBALG.A.P. provided the agriculture industry with a news update at Fruit Attraction at IFEMA MADRID.

Add-ons to core solutions

Core solutions

Workers’ well-being

Environment

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.

Traceability

Image of participants at a Solidaridad workshop

30 June 2022

GLOBALG.A.P. and Solidaridad announce strategic collaboration

GLOBALG.A.P. is joining forces with the Solidaridad Network, one of the world’s oldest global sustainability organizations.

Environment

Image of the ECKES Granini headquarters in Germany

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.

Image of GLOBALG.A.P. meeting the Namibian government

30 June 2022

Namibian government welcomes GLOBALG.A.P. standards

GLOBALG.A.P. and the Namibian Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform discussed the topics of food security and reducing import dependence.

Primary solutions

Image of team members at the Cukurova Technopark in Turkey

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.

Fruit and vegetables

Core solutions

Traceability

Image of the GLOBALG.A.P. World Consultation Tour promotion

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.

Core solutions

Environment

Food safety

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Want to go further with GLOBALG.A.P.? Find out how you can help shape our standards, join the membership community, find us at an event, or contact us with a partnership idea. Together, we thrive!

Upcoming events

08 Apr - 10 Apr

2025

CPMA Convention + Trade Show Montreal 2025

Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Event type: Trade fair
Event format: On-site

Plants

Fruit and vegetables

Flowers and ornamentals

09 Apr - 11 Apr

2025

The Sustainability Consortium Summit 2025

Location: Bentonville, Arkansas, USA
Event type: Meeting
Event format: On-site

Plants

Flowers and ornamentals

24 Apr

2025

GLOBALG.A.P. and Stronger Together present free webinar

Location: Online - Zoom
Event type: Webinar
Event format: Virtual

Plants

Fruit and vegetables

Flowers and ornamentals

Primary solutions

Environment

Workers’ well-being

06 May - 08 May

2025

Seafood Expo Global 2025

Location: Barcelona, Spain
Event type: Trade fair
Event format: On-site

Aquaculture

06 May

2025

Seafood Expo Global sponsored session: GGN label and responsible aquaculture

Location: Seafood Expo Global - Barcelona
Event type: Keynote speakerTrade fair
Event format: On-site

Aquaculture

07 May - 08 May

2025

The Western Food Safety Conference 2025

Location: Salinas, California
Event type: All events
Event format: On-site

Plants

Fruit and vegetables

Flowers and ornamentals

Environment

Food safety

07 May

2025

GLOBALG.A.P. webinar – Cultivating the future: Supporting responsible farming through certification

Location: Online – Teams
Event type: Webinar
Event format: Virtual

Aquaculture

Plants

Fruit and vegetables

Flowers and ornamentals

Hops

Combinable crops

Plant propagation material

Core solutions

Add-ons to core solutions

Primary solutions

Capacity building

14 May - 15 May

2025

Save the date: GLOBALG.A.P. at Sustainability osapiens Summit 2025

Location: Mannheim, Germany
Event type: Keynote speaker
Event format: On-site

Plants

Aquaculture

Core solutions

21 May

2025

Capacity building: Strengthening supplier and growing operations

Location: Online - Zoom
Event type: Webinar
Event format: Virtual

Plants

Fruit and vegetables

Flowers and ornamentals

Primary solutions

Add-ons to core solutions

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Have your say on our standards

The creation of robust, measurable, and fit-for-purpose solutions that promote safer and more sustainable farming is only possible if all value chain participants are engaged in the development process.

GLOBALG.A.P. standards are driven by our stakeholders around the world, and therefore reflect both market needs and the daily realities of producers on the ground.

All of our major standards undergo transparent and comprehensive public consultation to build on the scientific baseline provided by our technical experts before final adoption by the GLOBALG.A.P. Advisory Board.

Find out which solutions we are currently working on.

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Level up your expertise

Understanding certification options and the necessary criteria is the first step to improving supply chains. Access specialized training from the GLOBALG.A.P. Academy to gain insight on our global standards and trusted certification system.

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Develop customized solutions

Operated in partnership with industry stakeholders, customized add-ons to GLOBALG.A.P. core solutions utilize our certification system to reduce audit duplication and fulfil specific buyer requirements. Managed by FoodPLUS GmbH, they are not publicly available or part of the GLOBALG.A.P. brand.

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With technical experts and/or key account managers for each region of the world, the GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat is able to offer specialized support to supply chain members in your local context.

If you have questions about GLOBALG.A.P. certification, reach out to one of our experts: