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Generating an estimated USD 2.6 million annually and supporting approximately 2,600 farmers, Grenada's soursop sector holds a unique position as the only country currently authorized to export fresh non-irradiated soursop to the United States. Maintaining and expanding this market opportunity depends on continued investment to improve the performance of the value chain.

To support these efforts, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Lands & Forestry of Grenada and the Standards and Trade Development Facility (STDF), is implementing an initiative to strengthen sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) capacity and improve export readiness across the country's soursop value chain.

The project officially entered a new phase with a national training workshop held on 21 April 2026 at the Grenada National Stadium. The workshop introduced the pilot program and the practical support to be provided to selected producers and packhouses. It marked an important step from foundational capacity-building to practical implementation measures designed to strengthen compliance with food safety, traceability and market requirements.

As one component of the pilot, participating operators are being supported to work towards the requirements of the GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) standard. The standard is being used as a practical framework for strengthening farm assurance systems; it does not replace official sanitary and phytosanitary requirements or applicable national and importing-country regulations. The project's broader approach remains grounded in internationally recognized food safety and plant health principles, including relevant Codex Alimentarius guidance.

The lessons generated through the pilot are expected to inform future efforts to strengthen sanitary and phytosanitary capacity, good agricultural practices and export competitiveness across Grenada’s soursop sector.

Interested in hearing a testimonial from a seafood producer in Norway and how they advance responsible farming practices? Watch this video: https://youtu.be/fh2oE1QxXvM

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We are thrilled to spotlight Driscoll's, a GLOBALG.A.P. certified producer, as part of our Heart Of The Standard campaign! The campaign highlights GLOBALG.A.P. certified producers worldwide, sharing their inspiring stories of responsible farming, engagement, and innovation.

Driscoll's is a prominent fresh berry brand that founded 150 years ago in California, USA. It is widely recognized for its high-quality products and has established over 2000 hectares of farms in Yunnan, China.

Driscoll's and its growers adhere to systematic, professional growing practices and strict food safety standards, which have been acknowledged and certified by GLOBALG.A.P.

Interested in hearing from a producer in Japan? During a farm visit at Aeon Agri Create Co., Ltd., part of the AEON Group in Japan, our team had the opportunity to interview Mr. Yasuaki Fukunaga, President of Aeon Agri Create Co., Ltd. Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/WeCOX3G9N8U

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Are you a producer or postharvest operator responsible for packing, handling, or holding crops? The GLOBALG.A.P. Produce Handling Assurance (PHA) standard is for you! 🌽📦🚚

Over the years, retailers’ demand for an additional standalone postharvest certification that includes a specific focus on hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) increased significantly. GLOBALG.A.P. PHA was developed to meet these market demands.

It addresses food safety and traceability in postharvest preprocessing activities for crops under the categories of cooling, packing, repacking, and storage/distribution. Four of its core topics include hazard analysis, waste management, transportation, and staff health and hygiene. Applicable to fruit and vegetables, combinable crops, and hops, PHA is benchmarked to the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI v2020.1) and accepted by buyers in the US market and beyond.

Want to hear testimonials from postharvest operators and on-farm facilities certified with the PHA standard? Check out this video from Organically Grown Company in North America: https://youtu.be/131eBcfLyDk

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Are you looking for a clear path through the GLOBALG.A.P. standards and add-ons?

A Registered Trainer can guide you step by step, with up-to-date, official knowledge you can trust.

Discover what they do, how they can support you, and why they are a key component of our capacity-building activities.

🔎 Do you want to become a GLOBALG.A.P. Registered Trainer and know the benefits of joining the program? Watch this video here: https://youtu.be/73w4VlzguhM

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