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Being the first and only supermarket in the Philippines to receive these qualifications, shoppers are assured of the best fresh produce handled and prepared in accordance to international safety standards. The certifications are part of the company’s efforts to provide shoppers with a world-class and gratifying shopping experience.

Metro Alabang carries a wide variety of local and one-of-a-kind international products from fresh fruits, frozen meats, snacks, canned goods, and personal care products. It is this wide variety of products, excellent shopping deals, and top of the line service that makes Metro Alabang the supermarket of choice for those living in the south.

With the excellent quality and wide selection of products it carries, Metro Alabang is sure to win over even the most discriminating shopper. The store promises something for everyone from moms and health buffs looking for healthy meals to chefs and culinary enthusiasts. Families can now be well-stocked with all their cooking essentials, as well as select unique items and products they can mix and match giving shoppers a whole new fresh food experience.

After shopping, one can relax and savor the gastronomical offers at the Metro Gourmet Deli for genuine European sandwiches, hams, and cheeses. Or one can taste the rich flavors straight out of the oven of Suisse Cottage that offers a variety of breads and other baked goodies.

The GMP or Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) is a production and testing practice that helps to ensure a quality product. The store has complied with GMP standards as outlined in the Codex Alimentarius, Rev 4 2003.  HACCP or Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points, is a systematic preventive approach to food safety and establishes guidelines and procedures to reduce safety risks to a safe level.

The certification was given by SGS Philippines and covers the supermarket’s fresh produce handling process from receiving, storage, to the dispatch of the goods to its customers. In receiving the certification, Metro Alabang has shown that it is not only capable but is also committed to maintaining the quality of its food safety management system.

“The GMP and HACCP certifications awarded to METRO Alabang Supermarket provide proof that food safety is METRO’s principal concern. With these certifications to GMP and HACCP, METRO Alabang is definitely world-class; and, their commitment to food safety and continual improvement is something that is most definitely worth celebrating”, SGS Philippines Managing Director, Rosario Cajucom-Bradbury stated.

Encouraged by these certifications, the METRO Retail Group will continue to work on delivering an improved and affordable assortment of products and services that will meet the needs of its customers. To better serve the public, the METRO Retail Group is also planning to set up more stores in different formats nationwide such as department stores, hypermarkets, supermarkets and neighborhood stores.

“Being the first and only supermarket in the Philippines to receive these qualifications, shoppers are assured of the best fresh produce handled and prepared in accordance to international safety standards. The certifications are part of the METRO’s efforts to provide shoppers with a world-class and gratifying shopping experience. Further, our wide variety of products, excellent shopping deals, and top of the line service undoubtedly makes Metro Alabang the supermarket of choice for those living in the south,” METRO Retail Group president and COO Eduardo C. Ponce stated.