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About This Directory Development of this directory of PA Food Brokers was a collaborative effort between the Bureau of Market Development of the PA Department of Agriculture, and the Center for Food Marketing at Saint Joseph's University. The primary objective of this directory is to link small to medium-sized Pennsylvania food companies Pennsylvania brokers interested in representing these companies in various domestic markets, and in neighboring international markets. This effort will promote Pennsylvania's fine food products, and potentially increase sales and profits for both the food companies and food brokers. The information contained in this directory was researched and compiled by students at the Center for Food Marketing at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA using both telephonic and on-line surveys. This project was prepared for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture, Bureau of Market Development, through the Pennsylvania Institute for Food Marketing Education and Research (PIFMER) at Saint Joseph's University. About the Sponsoring Organizations Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) The Bureau of Market Development is responsible for the domestic and worldwide promotion and marketing of Pennsylvania agribusiness products and services, and developing and administering programs to assist agribusinesses in locating and/or expanding within the Commonwealth. The Food Marketing Cooperative of Pennsylvania PDA has initiated the Food Marketing Cooperative of Pennsylvania to assist food manufacturers who are interested in exporting or expanding their sales domestically, but may not, individually, have the financial resources, time or marketing expertise to do so. The Cooperative facilitates members pooling their resources to achieve common goals. Any PA-based food company is eligible to join. Members stipulate which products and in which markets they want to be represented by the cooperative. Please visit www.foodmarketingcoop.com for more information. Contact: Mr. Dale Good Specialist, Bureau of Market Development PA Department of Agriculture 2301 North Cameron Street Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408 Email: agmarkets@state.pa.us Telephone: (717) 787-6041 Pennsylvania Preferred® Not only is agriculture Pennsylvania's leading industry, but the state's products have earned a worldwide reputation for quality. The Pennsylvania Preferred? program is designed to identify these locally sourced Pennsylvania products and help you find your way to them. It assists Pennsylvania farmers and food processors by encouraging consumers in and outside the state to purchase Pennsylvania products. At the same time, Pennsylvania Preferred? comforts consumers with important quality and safety standards. PA Preferred logos can be found on product packaging, signage and other promotional material in the grocery store aisle, at farm markets, in restaurants, and at other wholesale and retail outlets where Pennsylvania products are proudly offered. Visit www.agric.state.pa.us/papreferred for more information. Contact: Mr. Frank Jurbala Specialist, Bureau of Market Development PA Department of Agriculture 2301 North Cameron Street Harrisburg, PA 17110-9408 fjurbala@state.pa.us Phone: (717) 783-8462 The Pennsylvania Institute of Food Marketing Education and Research (PIFMER) The Pennsylvania Institute of Food Marketing Education and Research (PIFMER) at Saint Joseph's University, in general, supports the PDA in its mission to encourage, protect and promote agriculture and related industries throughout the Commonwealth. Specifically, PIFMER at SJU can assist in adding value to PA businesses and products through improved marketing. PIFMER at SJU provides this assistance through education, research, consultation, and projects. PIFMER is an extension of the Food Marketing program at Saint Joseph's University (SJU) in Philadelphia, PA, which is located about two hours east of Harrisburg. Visit pifmer.org for more information. Food Marketing at Saint Joseph's University Saint Joseph's University is a nationally recognized leader in food marketing for over 40 years and is designated as a national center for food marketing excellence by the United States Department of Agriculture. The Food Marketing program at Saint Joseph's University is the only food marketing education program in the country offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional development programming at an internationally accredited school of business. Its vision is to be the global leader in food marketing education and research, and the mission is to develop current and future leaders to meet the needs of the global food industry through academic degrees, industry educational programs, research studies, and thought leadership. Contact: Center for Food Marketing Saint Joseph's University 5600 City Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 E-mail: cfm@sju.edu Telephone: (610) 660-1623 Summary of Data Our survey requested the following information from the broker:
As of July 2007, 42 brokers are included in this directory. Below is a composite of key data about the brokers listed to date:
Broker Headquarters Broker Representation by Area Acknowledgements Ms. Deanna Hepner (4th year food marketing major/economics minor) led this project as a student intern for the Center for Food Marketing, and was supported by students Meghna Bhat, Monica Cook, John Couts, Fatimah Davis, and Andrea Lis. Mr. Dale Good of the Bureau of Market Development provided oversight for the PA Department of Agriculture. |
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