GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR STOP COSTA RICA 2025

GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR STOP Costa Rica 2025

In today’s world, food safety, sustainability, and ethical agricultural practices are more important than ever. Consumers demand transparency, and GLOBALG.A.P. is leading the way in setting responsible farming standards that benefit producers, businesses, and consumers alike. The GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR STOP is your opportunity to be part of this transformation!

In July 2025, GLOBALG.A.P. will collaborate with TSI LifeScience and eurofins to host the first TOUR STOP Costa Rica (San Carlos). This event will bring together key players in the agricultural and aquaculture sectors to discuss the latest industry trends, challenges, and opportunities for market access. Whether you’re a producer, exporter, retailer, or policymaker, this is your chance to gain valuable insights, expand your network, and explore new trade opportunities.

What to expect

The TOUR STOP is a two-day interactive event packed with expert presentations, panel discussions, and exhibitions,. Designed to support key industry players, this event will provide essential knowledge and networking opportunities to help businesses thrive in local and international markets. 

Key topics:

• Implementing good agricultural, aquaculture, environmental, and social practices 

• Expanding national and international trade networks through B2B, B2C, and B2G relations 

• Exploring GLOBALG.A.P. solutions including IFA v6 and Primary Farm Assurance 

• Understanding the role of Costa Rica’s National Technical Working Group (Cámara Nacional de Agricultura y Agroindustria [CNAA]) in facilitating trade and unlocking markets 

Who should attend? 

Producers, exporters, certification bodies, retailers, financial institutions, government representatives, development partners, researchers, and more will all benefit from attending this event. If you’re involved in the agricultural or aquaculture sectors, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss! 

Agenda highlights

• GLOBALG.A.P. solutions ecosystem 

  • Presentation of available solutions for the industry including IFA v6, Produce Harvest Assurance, Combinable Crops, aquaculture solutions, Primary Farm Assurance, and variety of add-ons.  

Discussion panels 

• CFP as a Solution Standard for Processing Crops: Success Stories with Hawaiian Coffee and Tequila Patrón  

  • Speakers: Control Union, Tequila Patrón, Ucc Hawaiian Coffee 

• PFA as a Solution for Local Producers: Ensuring Food Safety 

  • Speakers: LSQA, Walmart, Automercados, Marcela Ivancovich (Registered Trainer) 

• IFA v6 and Its Focus on Sustainability 

  • Key components of IFA 

  • Updates and new criteria in version 6 
    Speaker: Alejandra Pistagnesi 

• Certification and Environmental Care in the Pineapple Production Chain

  • Essential certification components that help ensure compliance with environmental regulations

  • Speakers: FYFFES, GLOBALG.A.P. 

 Sessions & presentations 

• Sustainability in Food Production: The Role of Laboratories (TSI) 

  • Environmental footprint analysis: carbon, water, and energy 

  • Pesticide residue testing in sustainable agriculture 

  • Certifications for sustainably produced products 

• Sustainability in International Trade (CADEXCO) 

  • Implementing sustainable practices in exports 

  • Eco-certifications and their impact on competitiveness 

  • The role of exporters in the transition to green economies 

• The Role of Agriculture in Biodiversity Conservation (Syngenta) 

  • How agricultural solutions promote healthy habitats for pollinators 

  • Initiatives for restoring agricultural ecosystems 

  • Biodiversity benefits for productivity and sustainability

Be part of the change! 

Since 2009, GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR STOPs have reached thousands of participants across 44 countries and six continents. This is your opportunity to gain firsthand insights, make meaningful connections, and take your operations to the next level. 

Register now and join us in for the first ever GLOBALG.A.P. TOUR STOP in Costa Rica! 

About our partner:  

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