GLOBAL G.A.P.

The GLOBAL G.A.P. protocol defines good agricultural practices (G.A.P.> Good Agricultural Practice) related to the elements essential for the development of best practice (best technique) applicable to farms, crops and products of the earth. 

The protocol was created in order to respond to the growing needs of food safety and respect for the environment. To the GLOBAL G.A.P. protocol several stakeholders are involved in the agri-food chain: 

 Producers (single or collective figures) 

 GDO 

 Associate members (laboratories, certification bodies, consultancy companies, companies producing technical means for agriculture) 

The GLOBAL G.A.P. product certification constitutes an instrument of competitive advantage, especially in Business to Business relationships. The protocol provides for the management of requirements related to 

 Environmental aspects (history and management of sites, management of land and waste); 

 Product (plant protection products used, irrigation techniques, crop protection, harvesting methods and post-harvest treatments); 

 Health and safety of workers and their working conditions and Elements relating to business management. 

Agricola Conte manages and controls its production ensuring compliance with the requirements of GLOBAL GAP certification. All this is done to have the opportunity to respond to requests from European customers who increasingly require the adoption of international standards. GLOBAL G.A.P. in fact, it defines the production standard of fruit and vegetable products shared and accepted by the major European distribution groups. Integration and synergies with the rules of Integrated Production for the production and marketing of fruit and vegetables and fresh products in general. The GLOBAL G.A.P. protocol represents a real guideline for good agricultural practices.