What GlobalG.A.P. Certification Means for Almond Buyers

What Is GlobalG.A.P.?

GlobalG.A.P. is an internationally recognized certification standard that sets requirements for Good Agricultural Practices (G.A.P.) on farms around the world. For almond buyers — whether you're a retail chain, food manufacturer, or food service distributor — a GlobalG.A.P.-certified supplier provides documented assurance that the product you're purchasing has been grown according to rigorous standards covering food safety, environmental sustainability, worker welfare, and traceability.

Calmond Valley has maintained GlobalG.A.P. certification across our farm network for several years. Here's what that means for you as a buyer.

Food Safety Assurance

At its core, GlobalG.A.P. certification requires participating farms to implement Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) principles in their growing and harvesting operations. This includes controls on pesticide use, irrigation water quality, soil health management, and post-harvest handling to minimize contamination risks.

For buyers who need to meet food safety requirements — whether for EU import regulations, UK retailer codes of practice, or food service operator standards — GlobalG.A.P. certification provides a recognized, audited foundation.

Traceability from Orchard to Export

One of the most valuable aspects of GlobalG.A.P. for buyers is the traceability it enables. Every lot of Calmond Valley almonds can be traced back to the specific certified orchards where they were grown. This full-chain traceability is increasingly required by retailers, particularly in Europe and Japan, and by food manufacturers who need to demonstrate supply chain transparency to their own customers.

Environmental and Worker Standards

GlobalG.A.P. is not purely a food safety standard — it also includes requirements for responsible use of natural resources, biodiversity protection, and fair treatment of farmworkers. Buyers increasingly need to demonstrate that their supply chains meet ESG criteria, and GlobalG.A.P. certification provides documented evidence for these audits.

How to Request Certification Documentation

All Calmond Valley export shipments are accompanied by a GlobalG.A.P. certificate of conformance. Buyers can request the full certificate, including the GGN (GlobalG.A.P. Number) for verification in the GlobalG.A.P. database, as part of their standard purchasing documentation. Simply include this request in your purchase order or contact our export team directly.

Certification and Your Supply Chain Compliance

We understand that many buyers operate under their own codes of practice, retail buyer standards, or brand-level sustainability commitments. Our GlobalG.A.P. certification is designed to align with and support these requirements. We're happy to provide additional documentation — including audit summaries, corrective action reports, and renewal certificates — to buyers who require them for their own compliance purposes.