The Thai Agribusiness is NSF’s first Client in ASEAN to receive GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody certification for IFA, demonstrating a traceability management system

NSF, a leading public health and safety organization,  is proud to announce that Fresh Partners Fruit and Vegetables Co., Ltd (Fresh Partners) has become the first company in the ASEAN region to gain GLOBALG.A.P. Chain of Custody (CoC) certification for Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) from NSF. This milestone demonstrates Fresh Partners’ commitment to sustainable agricultural practices.

“Fresh Partners is the first company to successfully gain GLOBALG.A.P CoC certification for Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) in the ASEAN region. It is also a landmark moment for the ASEAN agricultural business development,” said Sutida Ketudut, Director of Retail Solutions, APAC at NSF. “It sets a benchmark for other suppliers and emphasizes the importance of sustainability and traceability within the supply chain.”

Fresh Partners manages all aspects of the supply chain to deliver high-quality, fresh, and safe fruits and vegetables under the brand name Thai Fresh worldwide. The company has been operating in Thailand for 20 years.  

“This achievement highlights our commitment to upholding the highest quality, safety, and transparency throughout the supply chain in Thailand’s fresh fruit and vegetable industry. Furthermore, obtaining the certification will enhance our brand value and boost recognition among market retailers,” said Menno Arents, Director of Fresh Partners Thailand.

GLOBALG.A.P. is a brand of smart farm assurance solutions, providing a range of standards that ensure safe and responsible practices in agriculture, aquaculture, and floriculture production. The GLOBALG.A.P. CoC specifically focuses on product traceability throughout the supply chain, ensuring that products from GLOBALG.A.P. certified processes retain their certification status at every stage. The IFA is a standard that promotes responsible farming practices at the primary production level, addressing key areas such as food safety, environmental impact, worker health and safety, production processes, and traceability. Through rigorous audits along the supply chain—from the farm to the consumers —the GLOBALG.A.P. CoC certification enhances product transparency.

“NSF is committed to leading the region by ensuring that consumers can trust their food is produced responsibly, thereby supporting sustainable farming practices,” said Jyoti Basin, Managing Director of APAC at NSF. “We encourage other suppliers to embrace similar practices and seek GLOBALG.A.P. CoC certification, as this will contribute to developing a more sustainable agricultural community.”

For more information about NSF’s GLOBALG.A.P. certification services, please visit GLOBALG.A.P. Certification | NSF. For media inquiries, contact Stina Liang at media@nsf.org.

About NSF

NSF is an independent, global services organization dedicated to improving human and planet health for more than 80 years by developing public health standards and providing world-class testing, inspection, certification, advisory services, and digital solutions to the food, nutrition, water, life sciences, and consumer goods industries. NSF serves 40,000 clients in 110 countries and is a World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center on Food Safety, Water Quality, and Medical Device Safety.  

About Fresh Partners Fruit and Vegetables Co., Ltd

Fresh Partners consists of a group of companies registered in Thailand. Fresh Partners Thailand deals with all aspects of the supply chain in order to deliver high-quality, fresh, and safe fruits and vegetables under the brand name ‘Thai Fresh’ worldwide.

Fresh Partners started its operation in Thailand 20 years ago. Nowadays, the Fresh Partners’ companies are involved in production, post-harvest, logistics, and export of fresh fruits and vegetables. Fresh Partners employs about 150 people and is one of the largest exporters of fresh fruits and vegetables in Thailand.