2025 was a transformative year for our organization, and one which reminds us why this work matters. Deliberate and demanding, the year was full of progress that moved things forward in meaningful ways for producers, supply chains, and partners across the globe.
This Annual Report is not a scorecard, but a shared story. A look at what we built together, what we learned, and what we are carrying into the year ahead.
A new name, a clearer purpose
On 30 June 2025, FoodPLUS GmbH officially became Agraya GmbH, and with that transition came more than a new name.
GLOBALG.A.P. and the GGN label did not change when Agraya came to life. They are still doing what they’ve always done – providing robust certification solutions, building trust across value chains, and strengthening the link between responsible farming and the consumer. What Agraya brings is a shared home for both, with a sharper sense of direction: A clearer picture of where we go next, and why we need to go there together.
The ideas harness the expertise we have developed over the past 25 years and aim to support the evolution of agriculture by creating systems that work for everyone. Farming should work for farmers. Not just technically or economically, but in a way that gives producers a genuine voice in the decisions that shape their lives and their land.
“We’re not just changing names, we’re stepping into a future with sharper purpose, stronger alignment, and a renewed commitment to the people and systems that make agriculture work,” stated Elmé Coetzer-Boersma, CEO of Agraya GmbH.
2025 in numbers
- 190,241 producers under GLOBALG.A.P. certification
- 138 countries with GLOBALG.A.P. certified production processes
- 5,855 supply chain companies under GLOBALG.A.P. certification
- 4.8 million hectares of certified plant production
- 3.1 million metric tons of aquaculture products from certified production
- 23.6 million metric tons of compound feed from certified production
- 192 Agraya GmbH approved certification bodies operating across the globe
- 441 community member organizations working alongside us to advance safer and responsible farming worldwide
- 49 countries represented by GLOBALG.A.P. national technical working groups
- 4,390 products with the GGN label in stores worldwide
- 45 countries where products with the GGN label are available
What shaped the year
ESS: The first real-world test
The Environmental Sustainability Solution (ESS) was developed with one clear intention: to give producers and supply chains a meaningful and practical way to demonstrate environmental progress, not just compliance.
In 2025, that intention met reality. Between April and July, desk trials were conducted across 15 countries, evaluating how the ESS performs across diverse farm contexts, climates, and agricultural practices. The trials were not just about validating metrics, but about paying close attention to producers, to how data is collected in the field, and what insights are actionable.
From there, the conversation widened. Retailers and supply chain partners brought their perspective to the table through the regular ESS Working Group meetings. The result is a solution that is genuinely co-designed and shaped by the people who will use it, supporting more efficient decision-making at all levels of global supply chains.
GLOBALG.A.P. IT platform: New digital infrastructure goes live
After many months of development in partnership with osapiens, the new GLOBALG.A.P. IT platform officially launched on 3 November 2025, replacing the legacy database with two new interconnected systems.
CertifierOS is the hub for certification bodies, connecting end-to-end auditing and certification activities. Supply Chain Portal is the public-facing source of validated certification data for retailers, traders, and buyers. The launch required many months of coordination across our global network, and our ongoing continuous improvement of the platform is a testament to the collective effort of all parties.
GGN label: Growing consumer confidence
The GGN label continues to grow as a trusted consumer mark, connecting certified, responsible farming to conscious consumers who want to know more about the roots of their food. The label saw a 63% increase in products year-on-year, with a 9.5% rise in number of GGN licenses.
Capacity-building projects: Where standards meet new fields
In 2025, capacity-building efforts reached producers and farming communities in Brazil, India, and Peru – each with a different agricultural landscape, each with its own pressures, and each a reminder of the importance of connecting with producers on the ground.
Capacity-building training means meeting producers where they are – in their language, in their context, with the realities of their farms taken seriously. It means building local knowledge and expertise that stays with the farming community long after the workshops end.
Annual Report 2025 out now!
Explore the stories behind the numbers and discover detailed insights that showcase our transformative journey last year.
Related links
- Read more about the transition to Agraya GmbH
- Explore how GLOBALG.A.P. solutions can support your business
- Learn more about joining the consumer-facing GGN label initiative for agriculture, aquaculture, and floriculture
