GLOBALG.A.P. The Global Partnership for Safe and Sustainable Agriculture

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1 GLOBALG.A.P. The Global Partnership for Safe and Sustainable Agriculture

2 G.A.P. STANDS FOR GOOD AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND GLOBALG.A.P. IS THE WORLDWIDE STANDARD THAT ASSURES IT.

3 We re a global organization with a crucial objective: safe, sustainable agriculture worldwide. We set voluntary standards for the certification of agricultural products around the globe and more and more producers, suppliers and buyers are harmonizing their certification standards to match.

4 OUR PURPOSE GLOBALG.A.P. members create private sector incentives for agricultural producers worldwide to adopt safe and sustainable practices to make this world a better place to live for our children.

5 OUR OBJECTIVES Recognition of Best Practice Benchmarking Enhance credibility Robust Processes Ensure Auditor Competence Harmonize Technical Criteria Encourage Farm Assurance

6 Dedicated to supporting farmers grow the local economy and strengthen their communities.

7 Putting food safety, sustainability and the environment in the hands of growers.

8 Traceability and transparency consumers trust

9 Safer, sustainably grown food means a better world for us and our children.

10 THE SITUATION Projected world population by 2050: 9.6 billion To meet our needs, food production must increase by 70%

11 THE EFFECTS Depletion of natural resources By 2030 more than 50% of the world population 50% of the world will need more food will be affected by water scarcity

12 THE SOLUTION Safe, sustainable & responsible farming practices worldwide

13 GLOBALG.A.P. The Most Widely Accepted Good Agricultural Practices Certification Worldwide Proud to GLOB be a ALG.A.P. MEM BER More than 400 voluntary members form the GLOBALG.A.P. Community More than 180,000 certified producers in over 124 countries 3 main products with 40 standards and programs More than 400 products available for certification

14 GLOBALG.A.P. Who We Are OUR STRATEGIC PILLARS Partnership Integrity Stakeholder Participation Benchmarking Efficiency and Effectiveness

15 GLOBALG.A.P. GOVERNANCE Member-Driven Decision-Making Structure MEMBERS BENCHMARKING COMMITTEE (BMC) GLOBALG.A.P. BOARD TECHNICAL COMMITTEES (TC) CROPS AQUACULTUE GRASP LIVESTOCK SYSTEMS GLOBALG.A.P. SECRETARIAT FOCUS GROUPS (FG) CROP RISKS SUMMIT CERTIFICATION BODY COMMITTEE (CBC) INTEGRITY SURVEILLANCE COMMITTEE (ISC) NATIONAL TECHNICAL WORKING GROUPS (NTWG)

16 GLOBALG.A.P. MEMBERSHIP Retail & Food Service Members

17 GLOBALG.A.P. MEMBERSHIP Producer/Supplier Members

18 GLOBALG.A.P. MEMBERSHIP Producer/Supplier Members

19 GLOBALG.A.P. MEMBERSHIP Associate Members (CBs, Consultants, Industry)

20 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION WORLDWIDE A Steady Growth for Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Version 5 More than 180,000 certified producers in over 124 countries

21 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION WORLDWIDE A Steady Growth for Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Version 5 37 standards +180,000 producers and programs under certification 124 countries

22 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION WORLDWIDE A Steady Growth for Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Version 5 Total Number of Producers Under Certification Worldwide Updated

23 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION WORLDWIDE A Steady Growth for Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) Version 5 SHARE OF PRODUCERS UNDER CERTIFICATION PER REGION IN % North America South 1.4% America 11.7% Europe 65.4% Africa 11.2% Asia 9.3% OCEANIA 0.9%

24 INTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE STANDARD (IFA) V5 CB CROPS BASE FV FRUIT & VEGETABLES FO FLOWERS & ORNAMENTALS CC COMBINABLE CROPS TE TEA PPM PLANT PROPAGATION MATERIAL ALL FARM BASE INTEGRATED FARM ASSURANCE (IFA) A Modular Approach to G.A.P. Certification HO AB AQUACULTURE STANDARD LB LIVESTOCK BASE HOPS FINFISH, CRUSTACEANS & MOLLUSCS PG PIGS PY POULTRY TY TURKEY CS CATTLE & SHEEP DY DAIRY CYB CALF/YOUNG BEEF

25 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION 13 Reasons for GLOBALG.A.P. Certification 1. Reduce your exposure to food safety and product safety reputational risks. 2. Gain access to local and global markets, suppliers and retailers. 3. Improve the efficiency of your farm management. 4. Save costs by reducing the number of on-farm audits.

26 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION 13 Reasons for GLOBALG.A.P. Certification 5. Comply with legislation on food safety, environmental protection and workers health and safety, with an easy HACCP system to put into place. 6. Benefit from global recognition with adaptation to local conditions, through GLOBALG.A.P. s network of 48 National Technical Working Groups. 7. Choose from 145 accredited certification bodies, which all meet the highest integrity requirements.

27 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION 13 Reasons for GLOBALG.A.P. Certification 8. Access all the standard documents online, free of charge, and in multiple languages. 9. Secure access to financing and to capital markets. Benefit from connecting to innovative supply chain solutions. 10. Help shape the continuing development of our standards through public consultation.

28 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION 13 Reasons for GLOBALG.A.P. Certification 11. Demonstrate compliance with the United Nations Global Compact Food and Agribusiness Principles. 12. Benchmark yourself as part of the world s most widespread farm assurance standard. 13. It s designed for you retailers, manufacturers and producers with G.A.P. expertise worked together to create it.

29 GLOBALG.A.P. FRUIT & VEGETABLE STANDARD V5 The First Choice for Retailers and Producers around the World Holistic Approach Fruit & Vegetables Total Number of Control Points: 218 Traceability 22 Environment (incl. Biodiversity) 69 Workers Occupational Health & Safety 28 Food Safety 99

30 GLOBALG.A.P. AQUACULTURE CERTIFICATION Caring for Consumers - responsible Sourcing at All Stages of Production Holistic Approach Aquaculture Total number of Control Points (incl. Post-Harvest Handling): 265 Workers Occupational Health & Safety 39 Animal Welfare 51 Traceability 53 Food Safety 56 Environment (incl. Biodiversity) 66

31 GLOBALG.A.P. LIVESTOCK CERTIFICATION Caring for Consumers - responsible Sourcing at All Stages of Production Holistic Approach Livestock Total number of Control Points (incl. Post-Harvest Handling): 265?? Workers Occupational Health & Safety 39?? Animal Welfare 51?? Traceability 53?? Food Safety 56?? Environment (incl. Biodiversity) 66??

32 GLOBALG.A.P. FRUIT & VEGETABLE STANDARD V5 The First Choice for Retailers and Producers around the World A STANDARD CONSUMERS DEMAND Food Safety Traceability Quality Assurance Workers Occupational Health & Safety Site Management Soil Management Fertilizer Application Management Integrated Pest Management Plant Protection Products Management Water Management

33 GLOBALG.A.P. DATABASE Managing Complexity the Easy Way GLOBALG.A.P. Offers a secure online certification database to check producers and validate certificates using the GLOBALG.A.P. Number GGN. GLOBALG.A.P. Database GGN The GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN) is a 13-digit number that uniquely identifies each producer and individual member of a producer group in the GLOBALG.A.P. Database. Ensuring traceability & transparency from the farm to the market shelf

34 GLOBALG.A.P. DATABASE Access Online Certificates via QR Code on Mobile Devices

35 GLOBALG.A.P. Success Story Ivajlo Maldjanski, Bulgaria Ivajlo Maldjanski, a farmer in Bulgaria, started a modest business in 2004 selling broccoli and green beans. Over time his offerings have expanded to include cauliflower, cabbage, watermelon, and other fruits and vegetables. After Maldjanski acquired certification from GLOBALG.A.P., additional distribution channels opened to him and business is thriving. Being a farmer is an easy thing if you love what you do and you do it good. There is a lot of competition and it gets more active every day. However, with quality, you can easily beat the competition,

36 More than 10,000 growers of 180 sqm each. Organized in 100 centers under one group Certification

37 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION Kaufland Bulgaria Benefits for Growers More stable income, potential for increased business More professional management of financial and natural resources; an instrument for professionalized farming Improved quality and food safety Fewer complaints and rejected produce Improved worker retention IFC Solution: Food Safety training/mentoring program for 26 fresh fruit/vegetable contract farmers

38 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION Case Study from the EU Etzi Lodovico Azienda Agricola Family farm in Sardinia producing artichokes for over 40 years GLOBALG.A.P. has helped them improve the quality of their products and get better market results Our operation is distinguished for being one of small impact for the environment and our artichoke is widely renowned for being genuine, safe, and sound...not to mention, our workers are happy to be with us, which speaks volume in this particular economic sector.

39 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION Case Study from the EU VAISA Agricultura SA Based in Algarve region of Portugal, one the largest watercress production sites in Europe GLOBALG.A.P. has helped them develop a sustainable water management plan for the longterm and distinguish their brand GLOBALG.A.P. has shed a spotlight we needed and helped bring together various stakeholders to forge better working relations which today can only be a good thing for the local and international trading relations.

40 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION Case Study from the EU Aromáticas Vivas, Lda. The Portugese partner of Swedeponic, one of the largest producers of potted herbs in Europe GLOBALG.A.P. has helped them ensure their promise of quality and environmental sustainability to consumers Aromáticas Vivas has built its reputation as an innovative supplier, committed to the reduction of the environmental impact of agricultural production, dedication to human resources, and strong relationships with consumers.

41 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION Kaufland Bulgaria Results Thus Far 11 growers certified against GLOBALG.A.P. in 2016 Of 8 growers surveyed in May 2017, 4 have already increased sales and all expect to increase sales Surveyed growers said that documentation was hard in the beginning, but that benefits paid off in the end: improved procedures, better trained workers and control over production, better worker conditions and water/soil management GLOBALG.A.P. is the natural evolution of farming. We understand that what we do has impact and concerns human health, that we have a responsibility to our people. We now feel more comfortable and calm, and have an inner vision on how to do things in the right way. Zlati Gorchev Gorchev-Agro EOOD

42 GLOBALG.A.P. CERTIFICATION Benefits, Opportunities and Challenges for Uzbekistan Producers Manager Green Agro Food Uzbekistan Add value to your products by complying with a globally recognized standard. Gain access to new local and global customers, markets, suppliers and retailers. Reduce your exposure to food safety and product safety reputational risks. Improve the efficiency of your farm processes and management. Get a GLOBALG.A.P. Number (GGN) for easy identification & traceability on a b2b level.

43 GLOBALG.A.P. DIGITAL Stay Always Up to Date Visit our website Follow us on Find us on Facebook: GLOBALG.A.P. Visit our YouTube channel: GLOBALGAP08 Join our group on LinkedIn

44 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION! Questions Discussion Contact Us Kristian Moeller Chief Executive Officer +49 (0)

45 Disclaimer: This presentation, training material or publication is the property of GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH. The GLOBALG.A.P. licensed Certification Body or Farm Assurer may use it and its content in internal and external trainings in unaltered format. GLOBALG.A.P. does not assume any responsibility for the training carried out by third parties using this material.

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