GLOBALG.A.P. Supports its Fresh Produce Stakeholders with Practical Solutions / Rising numbers of GRASP - assessed producers in Spain (FOTO)

Cologne/Madrid (ots) -

Growers, retailers, and trading companies around the world are
facing increasing pressure from the public and media with regards to
sustainability risks and issues within fresh produce supply chains.
This pressure is set to increase in the future and drive the need for
solutions. GLOBALG.A.P. invites visitors and exhibitors to the Fruit
Attraction trade fair to visit their stand and discuss how
GLOBALG.A.P. can help them meet the sustainability challenges
confronting their business.

GLOBALG.A.P. has developed a suite of standards which support
fresh produce stakeholders in dealing with sustainability challenges
such as social issues, water, and TR4. These are specifically
designed to build on and enhance the GLOBALG.A.P. system, which
satisfies market requirements on Good Agricultural Practices, Food
Safety, and Traceability.

"CSR and Traceability issues are a main focus of GLOBALG.A.P. In
the face of these pressures, we invite our stakeholders to discuss
solutions to problems with us. We have to work very closely together
to master the challenges of the future. The GLOBALG.A.P. Standard can
help and support in many ways," says Kristian Moeller, CEO
GLOBALG.A.P.

GRASP stands for GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practice
It is a voluntary ready-to-use module developed to assess social
practices on the farm, addressing specific aspects of workers'
health, safety, and welfare. 74% of all producers under certification
in Spain have received a GRASP assessment, up by 57% since August
2017. Spain and Italy have highest share and highest number of
Producers under certification with GRASP.

TR4 Biosecurity tool

Fusarium oxysporum f. sp . cubense - tropical race 4 (TR4), which
is also referred to as "Foc 4" or "Panama disease", is the most
imminent threat to the banana industry. This tool provides farmers
with a risk mitigation plan to prevent the introduction (and/or
further spreading) of the TR4 pathogen.

The SPRING Program is available for producers, traders and
retailers alike to use and demonstrate their efforts for sustainable
water management in agriculture.

About GLOBALG.A.P.

GLOBALG.A.P. is a leading global certification program whose
mission is to bring farmers and retailers together to produce and
market safe food, to protect scarce resources, and build a
sustainable future. www.globalgap.org

Contact:
GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH
Claudia Meifert
Public Relations
T: +49 (0) 221-57776-997
Email: meifert@globalgap.org

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