Timber and agribusiness group Obtala Resources (LON:OBT) has been awarded GLOBALG.A.P. certification for its agricultural operations in Tanzania.
GLOBALG.A.P. is a recognised international standard for farm production and its award is a significant milestone, Obtala said, and overcomes a barrier to entry with many international food groups.
The company added it is also working on the additional requirements to get BRC Global Standards Certification for its processing unit, which will allow it to export.
Francesco Scolaro, Obtala’s chairman said: "The [GLOBALG.A.P] award is the result of much hard work and time ensuring full compliance with required international food safety standards.
“We can now access new market opportunities for our projects, which will have a positive impact on the company and importantly the local community in Tanzania."
He added the group hoped to receive BRC Global Standards certification in October.