International Pineapple Trade and Best Practices.

International Pineapple Trade and Best Practices.Pineapples destined for long distance trade should be packed in such a way that the product itself is protected. Likewise, the materials used inside the package should all be clean, sanitized, and of such quality that they avoid any external or internal damage to the produce. Furthermore, the use of materials, particularly of paper or stamps bearing trade specifications is allowed, provided the printing or labelling has been done with non-toxic ink or glue. Finally, the pineapples and other produce should be packed within each container in compliance with the Recommended International Code of Practice for Packaging and Transport of Tropical Fresh Fruit and Vegetables. Global Gap has a mandatory food traceability system incorporated and it is not just a system for good farming practices. Global Gap makes it mandatory to keep records of all applications to the crops and to properly labeled parcels and lots. This way, when a fruit arrives at the pack house, it can be traced directly to where it came from and determine what applications it received. In addition, each production lot at the pack house is managed, boxed, and labeled with a precise traceability number. If there are any issues with particular shipment, the pack house can trace it all the way back to its lot of origin.