Good Distributors and Retailers
Building a Fair, Transparent, and Sustainable Agri-Food Market Together
From Transaction to Transformation
Good distributors and retailers do more than sell. They connect producers with consumers in ways that protect quality, reduce food waste, and promote sustainability. By embracing our Good Retailers Charter, members commit to sourcing responsibly, operating ethically, and leveraging technology to create a transparent and fair supply chain.
Good Retailer Charter
Advancing Sustainability, Fair Trade, and Consumer Trust in the Agri-Food Sector
1. Source with Integrity – Commit to sourcing only from reliable, traceable, and sustainable producers, ensuring food safety, consistent quality, and alignment with ethical supply chains.
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2. Promote Supply Chain Transparency – Provide accurate, verifiable product information through Versatile Trace so consumers can make informed, responsible purchasing decisions.
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3. Invest in Smart Agriculture Retail – Adopt monitoring systems and IoT technologies compatible with Versatile Trace to share real-time data with producers, improving resource efficiency and reducing environmental impact.
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4. Implement Origin Plus – Support post-origin monitoring, customer service, and consumer engagement to safeguard brand authenticity and maintain trust throughout the product’s lifecycle.
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5. Dynamic Pricing to Reduce Food Loss and Waste – Adjust prices in real time to sell products before they lose value, preventing food waste and ensuring optimal resource use.
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6. Empower Pre-Order and Fair Pricing – Collaborate with Versatile Trace to provide pre-order customers with the benefits of early purchase pricing, supporting demand planning and reducing overproduction.
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7. Champion Food Redistribution – Partner with Versatile Trace and charitable foundations to redirect surplus yet safe-to-eat products to vulnerable communities, contributing to Zero Hunger and food security.
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8. Ensure Consistent Community Access – Operate with a long-term perspective, aligning business hours and service availability with consumer needs to maintain a dependable supply of nutritious food.
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9. Uphold Ethical and Legal Standards – Refuse to sell unsafe, counterfeit, or substandard products, and conduct all business with integrity, fairness, and compliance with regulations.
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10. Collaborate for Sustainable Industry Growth – Build cooperative networks with peers across the agri-food sector, sharing knowledge and best practices to strengthen resilience and sustainability in the food system.
Technology That Builds Trust
Through Versatile Trace installation, members gain the ability to:
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Monitor incoming goods in real time, verifying origin, freshness, and authenticity.
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Enable Live Cert — certifying products at the point of entry and ensuring they meet agreed standards.
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Apply Dynamic Pricing to adjust prices before products lose value, actively reducing food waste.
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Provide pre-order customers with fair, transparent pricing benefits.
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Redirect safe but unsold products to community programs and charities, aligning with Zero Hunger and Responsible Consumption goals.
When distributors and retailers adopt these standards, they:
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Protect the brands they represent from counterfeiting and misrepresentation.
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Build stronger, more transparent relationships with consumers.
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Support producers with valuable data to improve quality and sustainability.
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Strengthen their own reputation as trusted market leaders.
Why It Matters​
Your Invitation to Join
By joining IGSO as a distributor or retailer member, you are not just doing business — you are shaping the future of responsible trade. Together, we can:
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Ensure consistent supply of safe, high-quality food.
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Reduce waste and support those in need.
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Create a market where integrity and innovation go hand in hand.
Become a Certified Good Retailer with IGSO.
Install Versatile Trace. Complete the Live Cert system. Lead the change in agri-food retail.