NEW RELEASE-
Waterloo, NY, 3/4/2024 Waterloo Container –Bill Lutz, President of The Waterloo Container Company was able to spend some time with NYS Governor Kathy Hochul, and Commissioner of Agriculture and Markets Richard Ball while attending the Taste NY Reception in Albany Monday night.
“Bill will never pass up an opportunity to support our farmers”- Said Mark C. Pitifer of Waterloo Container. “Heading to Albany each year with members of our Local and State Farm Bureau, local farmers, and business representatives is vital to the overall growth and success of the agricultural industry in New York. Many of our customers are grape growers, and a lot of the policies being discussed in Albany can have a tremendous impact on our beloved wineries, Breweries, Distilleries, and farms. We work side-by-side with our farm bureau to promote the agriculture Industry in NYS to our elected officials but also to make them aware of how some of these bills and thoughts could be tailored to best suit the needs of the farmers. Working with the Seneca County Farm Bureau is a complete pleasure, and we thank Emory Oese-Siegel, Mark James, Brittany Updike, and the team for a very productive trip this year. Waterloo Container would also like to thank Senator Tom O’Mara, Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan, and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano for being true advocates and supporters for our local farmers. Thank you for listening to our collective concerns and coming up with actionable plans that yield solutions for our hardworking farmers.”
Statement from Emory Oese-Siegel, President Seneca County Farm Bureau –
“For the past fifteen years, Seneca County Farm Bureau has been pleased to partner with Waterloo Container and its Founder & President Bill Lutz. Not only has Bill been a Farm Bureau member, but he has collaborated with Farm Bureau to promote and advocate for the agricultural industry at the local, state, and national levels. For the past several years, Waterloo Container has showcased its products at New York Farm Bureau’s annual Taste of New York Reception in Albany, while teaming up with us to advocate for our farmers through in-depth meetings and discussions with our elected officials. This premier event draws over five hundred farmers, agri-businesses, commodity groups, and elected officials to sample the bounty of New York Agriculture. Waterloo Container has been side by side with other Farm Bureau leaders to meet with elected officials to advocate for issues that directly affect the farm community. We are grateful to Bill and his staff for their unwavering support.”
Statement from Mark Pitifer – “We also got the opportunity to speak directly with our Governor and the Commissioner of Ag & Markets on growing both tourism and our industries in NYS. Continuing our discussions with State representatives allows Waterloo Container to advocate for our customers while staying at the forefront of the discussions influencing decision making which will ultimately grow the Wine and Craft Beverage Industries and support agriculture in New York. We must support our farmers, and we will continue to do so. For anyone reading this, the first thing you can do to support farmers in NY is to donate to your local farm bureau today!”
Waterloo Container is a family-owned wine and beverage packaging supplier with over 40 years of experience in the wine packaging industry. We provide partnership through packaging with an unrivaled ready-to-ship inventory of glass wine, spirit and craft bottles sourced both domestically and globally, helpful services like glass printing, shrink sleeve labeling and state of the art re-pack. Our alliances with the most reputable vendors in the industry means we can offer leading brands like Ardagh Glass and STELVIN® brand closures, along with our unmatched selection of stock capsules and corks, all with an unmatched customer service experience. Get your package when you want it, the way you want it with Waterloo Container.
