GLOBALGAP
The GLOBALGAP protocol defines the “Good Agricultural Practices” that are the essential elements in the development of better production techniques for food and vegetable products. The protocol was devised by EUREP (Euro-Retailer Produce Working Group), an organization formed by some of Europe’s most important supermarket chains, with the aim of identifying solutions to the growing demand for food safety and environmental respect, and it addresses the application of requirements regarding product traceability, environmental issues, cultivation methods, worker health and safety, and company management. Apofruit Italia has obtained GLOBALGAP certification under Option 2, meaning that the cooperative manages and coordinates all producer members to guarantee conformity with the required standards, and currently over 350 farming companies work in compliance with the GLOBALGAP protocol.