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PA Preferred is a branding program that helps market food products grown, processed, or harvested in the state. The program assists Pennsylvania farmers by encouraging consumers to purchase Pennsylvania products. At the same time, PA Preferred reassures consumers with important quality standards.
“The PA Preferred label is gaining recognition as a sign of superior quality,” said Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff. “With a diverse membership, including farmers, manufacturers, farmers markets and restaurants, the PA Preferred label showcases the best Pennsylvania has to offer. I am proud another company has joined our other distinguished members in providing the highest quality, locally produced foods to their customers.”
“Pennsylvania products have earned a reputation for quality and we are proud to commit to using them by joining the ranks of PA Preferred,” said Kathy Gonzalez, Vice President of Nutrition and Education Services. “In addition to choosing food grown and processed to meet the world’s highest quality and safety standards, we can personally help with the important task of keeping farmers and food processing jobs in Pennsylvania.”
“Metz & Associates is committed to being a Green company, and joining PA Preferred helps support our mission of a strong focus on the environment and proceeding forward with our many Green initiatives,” said Harold Leininger, President & COO, Metz & Associates, Ltd. “Sustainability, the use of green products, local purchasing, the reduction of energy use and recycling programs are all very important issues that Metz & Associates is committed to focusing on.”
Metz & Associates, Ltd., a premier food service company for the Northeast United States, provides dining and environmental management to clients such as hospitals, assisted living & long-term care facilities, school districts, colleges and universities and corporate offices. For more information on Metz & Associates, Ltd., visit our website at www.metzltd.com
