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Commonwealth Quality Program

Contact: Michael Botelho, 617-626-1721, michael.botelho@state.ma.us

The Commonwealth Quality Programs’ mission is to enhance and promote Massachusetts’ Agriculture through the establishment of a registered seal of quality.

The CQP Seal will identify the organizations and products that maintain the highest quality, environmental and safety standards, grown, processed and produced in Massachusetts.

  • The “Commonwealth Quality Program” will provide new and exciting marketing opportunities.
  • The “Commonwealth Quality Program” will increase the awareness, sustainability and procurement of local products.
  • Will define “local” as Massachusetts’ Grown, processed or produced.
  • Will use a simple, easily identifiable, “Seal”, with a single tagline.
  • Will ensure that positive consumer perceptions for “locally grown” continue.
  • Will ensure that businesses and consumers are aware of the high quality and freshness of Massachusetts’ Locally Grown produce.

In the near future you will be seeing the Commonwealth Quality Seal on Massachusetts Products at farm-stands, farmers markets, specialty food stores and retail stores as well as wholesale venues throughout the Commonwealth or wherever quality Massachusetts’ products are sold.

Let the Seal Guide you to Massachusetts Quality………

Know that your food has been Massachusetts grown, harvested and processed using the highest food safety, quality assurance, best management practices and environmental standards to ensure freshness, quality and taste!