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Welcome to the Certified Logo Program

The Certified Louisiana, Certified Cajun, Certified Creole , Certified Craft Beverage and Certified Farm to Table logo program was established by the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry in accordance with RS 3:4721 for the promotion of Louisiana made, grown, manufactured or processed products that are aimed at enhancing and promoting Louisiana’s agricultural industry.  The logos are registered trademarks with the United States Patent and Trademark office and the Louisiana Secretary of State’s office.

 
 
 
 

Consumer Message

If you are shopping for products with an authentic Louisiana flavor, you can shop with confidence when you find one of these Certified logos in stores, farmer’s markets and restaurants. When you purchase a product with one of these logos, you are supporting a Louisiana business and Louisiana family while keeping your dollars at home and helping the local economy.

Member Message

In order for a product to be eligible for inclusion in the Certified Louisiana logo program, the product must be made, grown, manufactured, processed, produced or substantially transformed in the state of Louisiana. The department shall have sole discretion to determine whether an agricultural product or agritourism activity is eligible to be labeled with one of the certified logos. In addition, a company must possess and be in compliance with all other applicable state and federal permits, licenses and laws.

 

Certified Recipe Spotlight

Ponchatoula Smash

Roulaison Distilling Co

Yields 90-100 drinks

 

Ingredients  

2             bottles Traditional Pot Distilled Rum
2             bottles Barrel Aged Reserve Rum
1              bottle Overproof Rum
1             gallon strawberry honey syrup*
76           ounces tarragon simple syrup
3 ½         cups lime juice
3             liters soda water (add immediately before serving)
              El Guapo Love Potion no. 9 bitters to taste

Instructions:


*Heat 2 cups honey, 10 cups sugar, and 14 cups water in large pot until ingredients start to mix.  Add ½ flat of strawberries (sliced) and bring to boil.  Keep syrup cooking just below a boil, skimming any foam off top as needed, until strawberries turn very pale in color.  Strain strawberries from syrup and let cool.

​*Chill Before Serving*
Serve over crushed ice to ensure proper dilution

 
 

Welcome to the Program

 

Meet our Members

 

Pointe Coupee Jelly Company

“My grandmother was such an inspiration to me. Always canning whatever my grandfather grew in the garden. I've always loved experimenting with different recipes. Living in a farming community and my husband being a sugarcane farmer, I decided to make my Pepper Jelly with local cane sugar. After years of doing so, all the hard work paid off. I then had my product bottled and labeled in a commercial facility. My product being Certified Louisiana gives me such joy, knowing that local and homegrown ingredients in Louisiana are part of my product. The best part is the raw cane sugar because I watch the hard work put into our cane farm and the many sacrifices and ups and downs all farmers endure.”

C’est Tout Dried Trinity Products LLC

“Born and raised in South Louisiana, having our products Certified Louisiana testifies to our roots. Proud to be representing the Certified Louisiana Logo on all of our products to differentiate true authentic Louisiana Products.”

El Guapo

“The Certified Louisiana logo is prominently featured on our packaging and the program is a pillar of our marketing strategy. Proud to be a part of this program.”

 CRAWFISH TALES

In this series, Commissioner Strain brings you stories of Certified Louisiana companies and interviews the amazing people who have joined the Certified Louisiana program.

In this episode of Crawfish Tales, Certified Louisiana heads over to the NOLA Coffee Festival to visit many coffee connoisseurs, including our most recent member to join the Certified Louisiana Program.

For more information, visit www.communitycoffee.com.

Come join the Certified Team and become a Certified Louisiana company today!

For more stories like this one, subscribe to our LDAF YouTube Channel.

 
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Application Process and Product Verification

Applications for use of the logos can be submitted online. A non-refundable $25.00 application fee shall accompany each application.  Applicant’s proposed use of the logo shall be included in the application and is subject to review and approval by the department. Within 30 days of receipt of the application, the department shall either grant or deny the

applicant’srequest to use the logo(s). Upon approval of an application, a registration fee of $30.00 per logo shall be paid to the department. After receipt of the registration payment, the department shall provide the registrant a certificate of registration and a digital file of the logo(s) suitable for reproduction. 

Renewal of Registration

All licenses shall expire on December 31 of the third calendar year after issuance.  For example, if a license is issued on July 1, 2018, it will expire on December 31, 2020.  Applications for renewal of registration shall be made in writing on a form prescribed by the department.  The fee for renewal of registration is $30. 

Renewal of registration and $30 renewal fee must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. CST on December 31 in the year in which the license expires.  Upon receipt of the renewal application and renewal fee, the department will send the approved registrant a certificate of registration.

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      Why Will Consumers Buy Certified Louisiana Products?

 
They’re supporting their local grower or business.
They’re buying products from the unique culture of Louisiana.
 
They’re supporting their local grower or business.
They’re keeping their dollars in Louisiana.
 
They’re keeping their dollars in Louisiana.
They’re helping a Louisiana family earn a living.
 
They’re buying products from the unique culture of Louisiana.
They’re supporting their local grower or business.
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A Message from Commissioner Mike Strain

The Certified Louisiana, Certified Cajun, Certified Creole and Certified Farm to Table logo program serves to brand and promote Louisiana and its agricultural commodities.

This program puts Louisiana companies at an advantage when consumers see a Certified Louisiana product on the shelves. 

It brings a sense of awareness to buyers that their food has not traveled thousands of miles, and it came from our locals. 

The Certified Louisiana logo program aids in marketing these products to consumers for farmers, processors, producers, and suppliers. With the recognition of the Certified Louisiana logos, buyers help support their local homegrown companies and stimulate the economy.

Look for the Certified Louisiana logos at your favorite grocery, restaurant, or farmer’s market. Buy Louisiana … it’s the way to greaux!

 
 
 

The Southern United States Trade Association

The Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) is a non-profit organization that facilitates trade between small to medium-sized southern U.S. companies and overseas importers. Since 1973, SUSTA has worked with the Departments of Agriculture of the 15 southern states and Puerto Rico to promote the export of high-value food and agricultural products. To learn more about SUSTA, contact us at certifiedla@ldaf.state.la.us or visit www.susta.org.

Contact Us

 
 

For more information, contact: 

certifiedla@ldaf.state.la.us

 

5825 Florida Blvd. Suite 1002 Baton Rouge, LA  70806

Telephone: (225) 922-2903

Fax: (225) 237-5882