Exploring sustainability and shaping the industry’s future at the GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT

Here is an invitation for representatives from the agriculture, floriculture, aquaculture, and fruit and vegetable sectors to meet in Warsaw, Poland, from September 10 to 12 for the GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024. This significant event, themed “Shaping the future of farming together,” aims to address the latest developments in food safety and sustainability across these sectors.

GLOBALG.A.P., developed by FoodPLUS GmbH in Cologne, Germany, offers smart farm assurance solutions with a range of standards for safe, socially, and environmentally responsible farming practices. The IFA standard, widely used across fruit and vegetables, aquaculture, and floriculture, underpins the GGN label, a consumer label for certified, responsible farming and transparency. Since its inception as EUREPGAP in 1997, GLOBALG.A.P. has certified over 200,000 producers in 132 countries, supported by nearly 150 dedicated team members globally. The GlobalG.A.P. Summit will bring together all interested parties.

A Cross-Sectoral Focus on Future Challenges

The summit’s unique approach lies in its cross-sectoral content, which addresses contemporary issues in agriculture, floriculture, aquaculture, and the fruit and vegetable sectors.
In tackling future challenges collaboratively, producers will explore ways to manage increasing regulatory requirements and growing consumer expectations, all while maintaining efficiency and productivity.

Sarah von Fintel, Key Account Manager at GLOBALG.A.P., emphasises the Summit’s core mission, “We expect there to be synergies and new insights between the various sectors without losing sight of the general agricultural situation. After all, what matters is to overcome the challenges of the future together.”

Sarah von Fintel, Key Account Manager at GLOBALG.A.P.

In-Depth Discussions and Networking Opportunities

Attendees can look forward to a variety of sessions, networking breaks, and panel discussions. One key session for ornamental horticulture is “Forward-thinking floriculture: Targeted solutions for global producers”. This session will delve into current issues in the floriculture sector and explore how GLOBALG.A.P. standards can provide effective solutions. There will be an in-depth exchange on stakeholders’ experiences with certification solutions and how they can provide key impetus for enhancing standards.

Leonie Fischer, a spokesperson for GLOBALG.A.P., highlights the organisation’s commitment, stating. “We remain convinced that our standards offer a long-term, scientifically sound basis for the producers. What’s more, the implementation of secure, socially and ecologically responsible production methods remains a core topic,”

The summit in Warsaw additionally offers industry guests from agriculture, floriculture, aquaculture, and the fruit and vegetable sector the opportunity to engage with other key topics such as greenwashing, labels, and legislation.

Introducing the Changemaker Award

A highlight of this year’s summit is the introduction of the Changemaker Award, celebrating innovative practices that demonstrate exceptional responsibility in the industry. Producers, certification bodies, and retail companies are invited to submit entries, with winners announced during the evening event on September 10.

The GLOBALG.A.P. SUMMIT 2024 promises to be a landmark event, fostering collaboration and innovation in sustainable farming practices for a safer, more responsible future in food production. Visit the website on this link for more information.