The Ghana Green Label refers to sustainable fruits and vegetables produced with food safety and environmental sustainability in mind.
Certification Benefits for
Producers 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 10
Processors 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 11
Retail Outlet 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 11
Consumer 3, 4, 5, 9
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Competitive Advantage
Fruits and vegetables have been independently confirmed as produced under Good Agricultural Practices. Get an edge over your competitors in the marketplace. Assure buyers that fruits and vegetables come from a well-managed and sustainable source.2
Potential for high income
It is anticipated that the demand-pull for Green Label products will increase and translate in higher income for actors within the value chain. Higher volume of sale should translate to higher revenues.3
Quality and Safety
Green Label ensures producers produce the best quality fruit and vegetable for both the local and international market using good agronomic practices. Green Label should become the household name for branded sustainable, safe, quality and healthy fruits and vegetables on the domestic and international markets.4
Labels
Green Label certified products are well label to differentiate products produced and processed under high hygienic conditions from those whose sources cannot be verify. The labels; a traceable QR code that using any mobile device; information on the product right from production to retail can be obtain through scanning.5
Organic Produce
Green Label Standard supports organic production therefore ensures that certified organic producers also have a market to sell their produce.6
Compliance with GAPs
Green label certified farmers receive regular training on Good Agricultural Practices to ensure they are up-to-date with knowledge and are implementing these practices.7
Potential for access to export market
Aggregators who source farm produce from farmer groups/ out growers for export are now guaranteed safe and quality source of procuring produce for the international market. It is envisaging that Green Label standard will become the minimum standard for export.8
Improved Reputation
Organizations associated with Green Label Certification Scheme generate positive publicity for themselves. They shall be recognized as producers, processors or vendors of high quality, Safe & Affordable Fruits & Vegetables. Their products will be trusted as safe for consumption9
Guaranteed Return on Investment
Green Label transactions are based on contracts along the value chain. All contractual parties are assured of their investment.10
Crop Insurance
Green Label will facilitate crop insurance11