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GMA Press Contacts: Scott Openshaw, Director, communications, 202-295-3957 Brian Kennedy, Director, communications, 202-639-5994 [07/02/08] GMA Taps Deloitte for Deep-Dive Study of Shopper Marketing, Elements of Measurement, Collaboration and Organization to be Explored view full release » [07/01/08] GROCERY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION STATEMENTREGARDING LUGAR CALL TO LIFT ETHANOL TARIFF view full release » [06/11/08] GMA STATEMENT REGARDING FDA/CDC TOMATO ADVISORY view full release » [06/10/08] GMA APPLAUDS PRESIDENT BUSH FOR FDA FUNDING INCREASE view full release » [06/09/08] GMA Releases Science Policy Paper on High Fructose Corn Syrup view full release » [06/09/08] CPG Industry Maintained Strong Sales Growth & Solid Shareholder Returns in a Challenging Economy, GMA-PwC Report Finds view full release » [06/09/08] GMA Co-Sponsors First-Ever Inter-Industry Summit on Import Safety view full release » [06/05/08] GROCERY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION STATEMENT REGARDING FEINSTEIN BILL TO LOWER ETHANOL TARIFF view full release » [06/03/08] GMA: U.S. Food & Drug Administration and European Food Safety Authority Affirm Safety of Certified Food Dyes view full release » [05/29/08] New GMA Handbook Delivers Supplier Management Tools Aimed at Bolstering Food Safety view full release » [05/28/08] Grocery Manufacturers Association: Study Signals Progress in Battle Against Obesity view full release » [05/21/08] GMA Bolsters Industry Affairs Team with New Staff view full release » [05/13/08] GROCERY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION RELEASES SCIENCE POLICY PAPER ON PERCHLORATE view full release » [05/13/08] GMA URGES CONGRESS TO OPPOSE FARM BILL view full release » [05/07/08] GMA APPLAUDS SENATOR KOHLS ACTION ON FDA FUNDING view full release » [05/01/08] GMA Statement on President Bushs Call for an Additional $770 Million in Food Aid view full release » [04/28/08] GMA Launches Food Safety Web Site view full release » [04/24/08] Grocery Manufacturers Association Testifies Before Congress Regarding Food Safety view full release » [04/23/08] GROCERY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS BIPARTISAN FOOD SAFETY PROPOSAL; Safe FEAST Act Of 2008 view full release » [04/22/08] Grocery Manufacturers Association Releases Science Policy Paper on Bisphenol A (BPA) view full release » [04/18/08] Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2008 Draft Creates Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens, Over-broad Enforcement Power and Increased Food Prices view full release » [04/18/08] Grocery Manufacturers Association: Canadian Risk Assessment Reaffirms Safety of Bisphenol A (BPA) for Adults and Children view full release » [04/16/08] GMA Statement Regarding Consumer Price Index Data for March 2008 view full release » [04/10/08] GMA: Congress Should Vote on U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement This Year view full release » [04/10/08] GMA and University of Tennessee Team Up to Bring Food Safety Curriculum to Tennessee Classrooms view full release » [04/10/08] International Commission on Microbiological Specifications for Foods Receives 2008 GMA Food Safety Award view full release » [04/08/08] GMA Calls on Congress to Increase FDA Budget view full release » [04/07/08] GMA: U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Important to Bolstering U.S. Economy view full release » [04/04/08] Grocery Manufacturers Association Statement Regarding News That the Price of Corn Has Reached an All-Time High at $6 Per Bushel view full release » [04/01/08] Grocery Manufacturers Association Appoints Eileen Harley Director of Federal Affairs view full release » [04/01/08] CPG Company Spending on Logistics and IT Remains Flat Despite Increased Costs view full release » [03/10/08] GMA Calls on Congress to Fully Implement Cross Border Pilot Trucking Program With Mexico view full release » [02/27/08] GMA Statement in Response to House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Hearing on Food Safety view full release » [02/04/08] GMA Commends Bush Administration for Exploratory Trade Talks with "Pacific Four" view full release » [02/04/08] Grocery Manufacturers Association Reaction to President Bushs 2009 FDA Food Safety Budget Proposal view full release » [02/04/08] Business Leaders Urge Administration and Congress to Reject Bad Sugar Policy That Undermines U.S. Trade Policy view full release » [01/28/08] GMA Urges President Bush to Address FDA Funding in State of the Union Address view full release » [01/17/08] GMA Environmental Sustainability Summit Demonstrates CPG Industry Commitment to Green Business Practices view full release » [12/19/07] GMA and FMI Release New Coupon Guidelines view full release » [12/06/07] Senate Democrats & Republicans, Food Industry and Consumer Groups to White House: Under Funded FDA Jeopardizes Food Safety view full release » [12/04/07] Grocery Manufacturers Association: Partnership, Prevention and Resources Keys to Maintaining and Strengthening Worlds Safest Food Supply view full release » [12/04/07] GMA Applauds Senate Passage of U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement view full release » [11/19/07] New Research Shows Seasonal and Convenience Products Driving Growth in Thanksgiving Retail Food Sales view full release » [11/06/07] GMA Statement in Response to the Bush Administrations Veto Recommendation of 2007 Farm Bill view full release » [11/06/07] GMA Applauds Bush Administrations Focus on Prevention in Effort to Improve Safety of Imported Food view full release » [11/06/07] GMA Statement in Response to New FDA Food Protection Plan view full release » [11/01/07] Grocery Manufacturers Association Appoints Robert E. Brackett view full release » [10/29/07] PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH TO SPEAK AT GMA FALL CONFERENCE view full release » [10/24/07] GROCERY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION APPLAUDS BIPARTISAN FARM POLICY PROPOSAL; FRESH ACT OF 2007 view full release » [10/23/07] Consumer and Industry Groups Cosponsor Conference on Salt Reduction view full release » [10/18/07] GMA TO SENATE FINANCE COMMITTEE: PREVENTION IS KEY TO ENSURING SAFETY OF IMPORTED FOOD view full release » [10/04/07] GMA TESTIMONY: IMPROVED SAFETY OF IMPORTED FOODS COMPLIMENTS A ROBUST INTERNATIONAL TRADE POLICY view full release » [10/01/07] GMA PRESENTS FOOD SAFETY PROPOSAL TO PRESIDENTS INTERAGENCY WORKING GROUP ON IMPORT SAFETY view full release » [09/28/07] CPG Marketing Mix Expected to Shift According to New GMA/Deloitte Study view full release » [09/26/07] GMA TELLS HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS SUBCOMMITTEE THAT PREVENTION IS THE KEY TO IMPROVING THE SAFETY OF IMPORTED FOOD view full release » [09/26/07] GMA TESTIMONY: PREVENTION IS THE KEY TO ENHANCING SAFETY OF IMPORTED FOOD view full release » [09/18/07] GROCERY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION UNVEILS ACTION PLAN FOR STRENGTHENING IMPORTED FOOD SAFETY view full release » [09/11/07] GMA Encourages Swift Congressional Passage of U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement view full release » [09/11/07] In Response to the Issuance of the White House Interagency Working Group Report on Import Safety view full release » [09/10/07] GMA Urges Congress to Pass Columbia, Panama and Peru Free Trade Agreements view full release » [09/06/07] Grocery Manufacturers Association Announces First-Ever Environmental Summit for the Food, Beverage and Consumer Products Industry view full release » [07/24/07] GMA Statement on 2007 Farm Bill view full release » [07/19/07] GMA Commends Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee for Proposal to Increase FDA Funding view full release » [07/18/07] GMA to Federal Policymakers: Food and Beverage Advertisers Promote Healthy Lifestyles to Children view full release » [07/16/07] Business Leaders Urge Congress to Enact Farm Reforms that are Critical to Increase Access to Foreign Markets view full release » [06/29/07] GMA ENCOURAGES RENEWAL OF TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY view full release » [06/25/07] GMA Statement Regarding Ramazzini Institute Aspartame Study view full release » [06/22/07] GMA Responds to Passage of Senate Measure H.R. 6, The CLEAN Energy Act of 2007 view full release » [06/22/07] GMA Testifies Before House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet view full release » [06/14/07] GMA: Growing Global Problem of Product Counterfeiting and Piracy Must be Addressed Head On view full release » [06/12/07] Unilever Wins CPG Award for Innovation and Creativity Achieves Center Store Excellence view full release » [06/11/07] GMA Elects New Director and Welcomes 23 New Members view full release » [06/11/07] GMA Recognizes James M. Kilts as the 2007 Hall of Achievement Award Winner view full release » [06/11/07] Consumer Packaged Goods Industry Continues to Generate Strong Returns While Addressing Obstacles, GMA and PricewaterhouseCoopers Report Finds view full release » [06/11/07] Environmental Sustainability Becoming Mandatory Component of Business Model for Consumer Businesses According to GMA/Deloitte Study view full release » [06/11/07] Customized Retail Strategies at Local Level Seen as Key to Sustainable Growth view full release » [06/11/07] Significant Value at Stake in Private Label According to GMA view full release » [06/04/07] GMA Welcomes OECD Product Counterfeiting and Piracy Study view full release » [05/14/07] Grocery Manufacturers Association Reaction to President Bushs Twenty in Ten Energy Proposal view full release » [05/11/07] GMA Selects Deloitte to Conduct Inaugural Industry Review of Retail Marketing Trends view full release » [05/04/07] GMA Statement Regarding Biofuels and Mark-up of Senate Bill 987 view full release » [05/01/07] GMA Applauds FDA's Appointment of David Acheson to Newly Created Position of Assistant Commissioner for Food Protection view full release » [04/25/07] GMA Statement Regarding Institute of Medicine Nutrition Standards for Foods in Schools Report view full release » [04/24/07] GMA: MAINE FOOD TAX PROPOSAL IS FLAWED PUBLIC POLICY view full release » [04/19/07] GMA Names Michael J. McShane view full release » [04/18/07] Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2008 Draft Creates Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens, Over-broad Enforcement Power and Increased Food Prices view full release » [04/16/07] Dr. John Sofos of Colorado State University Receives view full release » [03/28/07] GMA/FPA Statement Regarding New Kaiser Family Foundation Report on Television Food Advertising to Children in the United States view full release » [03/28/07] GMA/FPA Statement Regarding New Kaiser Family Foundation Report on Television Food Advertising to Children in the United States view full release » [03/21/07] GMA/FPA Reinforces the Strength of IT, Supply Chain, Logistics and Distribution at Annual Event view full release » [03/21/07] GMA/FPA: Food and Beverage Industry Provides Leadership in Fight Against Childhood Obesity view full release » [03/06/07] GMA/FPA Appoints Emily S. Beizer Vice President of International Affairs view full release » [02/15/07] GMA/FPA STATEMENT REGARDING STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE REPORT ON CHILD OBESITY view full release » [02/12/07] GMA/FPA: Bipartisan Consensus on Trade and Investment Policy Vital to Robust Global Marketplace and U.S. Economic Growth view full release » [02/05/07] National Restaurant Association and Grocery Manufacturers/Food Products Association Applaud Trans Fat Decisions in Los Angeles, CA, view full release » [01/31/07] GMA/FPA Statement Regarding 2007 Farm Bill Proposals view full release » [01/31/07] GMA/FPA Endorses President Bushs Request for Extension of Trade Promotion Authority view full release » [01/11/07] Food Manufacturers and Retailers Launch National Campaign view full release » [12/14/06] GMA/FPA Selects Deloitte Consulting LLP to Conduct Report view full release » [12/11/06] GMA/FPA Bolsters Communications Team with New Staff view full release » [12/08/06] GMA/FPA Applauds Senate Confirmation of Andrew C. von Eschenbach view full release » [12/05/06] GMA PRESIDENT AND CEO RECEIVES HONOR view full release » [12/05/06] GMA/FPA Testifies Before U.S. Food & Drug Administration view full release » [12/04/06] GMA/FPA STATEMENT REGARDING REPORT BY AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS ON CHILDREN AND ADVERTISING view full release » [11/14/06] GMA Applauds New Guidelines for Childrens Advertising and Newly Established Childrens Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative view full release » [11/14/06] Consumer Packaged Goods Industry Generates Estimated $2.1 Trillion of Revenue and Contributes Over $1 Trillion Worth of Value Added to the Overall U.S. Economy, According to Report from Grocery Manufacturers Association and PricewaterhouseCoopers view full release » [11/14/06] Consumer Packaged Goods Industry Generates Estimated $2.1 Trillion of Revenue and Contributes Over $1 Trillion Worth of Value Added to the Overall U.S. Economy, According to Report from Grocery Manufacturers Association and PricewaterhouseCoopers view full release » [11/14/06] GMA/FPA STATEMENT REGARDING LAUNCH OF GOVERNMENT HEALTHY WEIGHT MANAGEMENT: view full release » [10/16/06] New Report Reveals Harmful Economic Impact of Snack Taxes view full release » [10/16/06] GMA/FPA Appoints Pat Verduin as Senior Vice President view full release » [10/16/06] GMA/FPA Appoints Pat Verduin as Senior Vice President view full release » [10/03/06] GMA Study Predicts 15 Percent Growth in Outsourcing of Sales and Marketing Functions view full release » [09/29/06] GMA: Supply Chain Security Toolkit Will Deter Counterfeiting and Piracy view full release » [09/28/06] GMA/FPA STATEMENT REGARDING FORMATION OF view full release » [09/28/06] GMA Focuses on Collaborations Impact on Successful Customization at GMA Merchandising, Sales and Marketing Conference view full release » [09/25/06] Food, Beverage and Consumer Products Industry Joins view full release » [08/17/06] GMA Selects PricewaterhouseCoopers to Conduct Landmark Financial Performance Report of the CPG Industry view full release » [08/09/06] GMA Selects PricewaterhouseCoopers to Conduct Landmark Financial Performance Report of the CPG Industry view full release » [08/07/06] ACCURATE GLOBAL DATA SYNCHRONIZATION IMPROVES SUPPLY CHAIN EFFICIENCIES view full release » [07/26/06] FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY WELCOMES SENATE HEARING ON NATIONAL UNIFORMITY FOR FOOD ACT view full release » [07/26/06] Food Products Association President and CEO Expresses Strong Support for National Uniformity for Food Act view full release » [07/19/06] Two Senior Scientists Join the Food Products Associations Food Safety Programs Staff view full release » [07/19/06] GMA STATEMENT REGARDING ONLINE MARKETING TO CHILDREN view full release » [07/13/06] GMA-FMI STUDY: UNSALEABLES COSTS CONTINUE TO DECLINE WHILE DISTRIBUTOR UNSALEABLES COSTS INCREASED view full release » [07/13/06] 2006 INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS MANAGE UNSALEABLES AT EVERY POINT IN THE SUPPLY CHAIN view full release » [07/12/06] U.S.-PERU AGREEMENT WILL PROVIDE NEW TRADE OPPORTUNITIES view full release » [06/29/06] IMPACT BILL WILL PROVIDE REALISTIC OBESITY SOLUTIONS view full release » [06/27/06] GMA STATEMENT REGARDING FDA FUNDING AND RESOURCES view full release » [06/21/06] FDAS NEW BIOTECH EARLY FOOD SAFETY EVALUATION A STEP TOWARD IMPROVED OVERSIGHT view full release » [06/21/06] Food Products Association Responds to FDA Biotechnology Policy Guidance view full release » [06/15/06] GMA PRESIDENT AND CEO C. MANLY MOLPUS RECEIVES HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD view full release » [06/15/06] GMA PRESIDENT AND CEO C. MANLY MOLPUS RECEIVES HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD view full release » [06/13/06] Food Products Association Responds to AMA Recommendations on Sodium view full release » [06/12/06] GMA/A.T. KEARNEY STUDY OF TOP CPG EXECUTIVES DETERMINES THAT FINDING SOURCES OF SUSTAINABLE GROWTH IS THE NUMBER ONE ISSUE KEEPING THEM UP AT NIGHT view full release » [06/10/06] GMA CEO/PRESIDENTS FORUM HIGHLIGHTS IMPORTANCE OF CONSUMER-LED GROWTH view full release » [06/10/06] GMA BOARD RE-ELECTS OFFICERS, WELCOMES NEW BOARD MEMBERS view full release » [06/10/06] GMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES MERGER view full release » [06/10/06] TIME/WARNER RETAIL SALES & MARKETING GARNERS GMA CPG AWARD FOR INNOVATION AND CREATIVITY view full release » [06/02/06] GMA STATEMENT REGARDING THE KEYSTONE FORUM REPORT ON AWAY-FROM-HOME FOODS AND OBESITY view full release » [05/31/06] GMA COMMENDS U.S.- VIETNAM TRADE AGREEMENT view full release » [05/25/06] GMA APPLAUDS SENATE INTRODUCTION OF THE NATIONAL UNIFORMITY FOR FOOD ACT view full release » [05/25/06] Food Products Association Applauds Senate Introduction of view full release » [05/19/06] Food Products Association Says FDA Test Results for Benzene in Beverages Demonstrate the Safety of the U.S Beverage Supply view full release » [05/15/06] Food Products Association Calls Court Decision on Proposition 65 Case Good News for Consumers view full release » [05/15/06] GMA NAMES JILL JOHNSON DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP AND INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT view full release » [05/12/06] GROCERY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION STATMENT: CALIFORNIA COURT DECISION HIGHLIGHTS NEED FOR NATIONAL UNIFORMITY FOR FOOD ACT view full release » [05/12/06] U.S.-EU CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS INNOVATIVE HEALTH AND WELLNESS INITIATIVES view full release » [05/02/06] GMA STATEMENT REGARDING FTC/HHS REPORT ON FOOD MARKETING AND CHILDHOOD OBESITY view full release » [05/02/06] GMA APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY INITIATIVES view full release » [04/28/06] FPA AND GMA ANNOUNCE AGREEMENT IN PRINCIPLE TO MERGE view full release » [04/27/06] USDA ARS Microbial Food Safety Unit Receives FPA Food Safety Award view full release » [04/26/06] Food Products Association Calls 2005 FoodNet Data Encouraging and Useful Information view full release » [04/24/06] COALITION ANALYSIS SETS RECORD STRAIGHT ON IMPACT OF UNIFORMITY FOR FOOD ACT view full release » [04/21/06] Food Products Association President and CEO Speaks Out in Support of National Uniformity Legislation view full release » [04/19/06] Food Products Association and Risk Control Strategies to Provide Food Security Services view full release » [04/19/06] GMA APPOINTS CEO OF NESTLE WATERS NORTH AMERICA TO CO-CHAIR JOINT INDUSTRY TASK FORCE ON DISASTER PREPAREDNESS view full release » [04/19/06] NATIONAL UNIFORMITY FOR FOOD COALITION view full release » [04/05/06] GMA LAYS FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE EPC/RFID SUCCESSES view full release » [03/08/06] HOUSE VOTE FOR NATIONAL UNIFORMITY FOR FOOD ACT A VICTORY FOR CONSUMERS view full release » [03/08/06] Food Products Association Applauds House Passage of "National Uniformity for Food Act" view full release » [03/07/06] GMA CORRECTS THE RECORD ON THE NATIONAL UNIFORMITY FOR FOOD ACT view full release » [03/07/06] GMA PRAISES FINAL CONGRESSIONAL ACTION ON BILL TO PREVENT COUNTERFEITING OF MANUFACTURED GOODS view full release » [03/07/06] GMA PRAISES FINAL CONGRESSIONAL ACTION ON BILL TO PREVENT COUNTERFEITING OF MANUFACTURED GOODS view full release » [03/03/06] NATIONAL UNIFORMITY FOR FOOD ACT view full release » [03/01/06] GMA CALLS ON CONGRESS TO PASS NATIONAL UNIFORMITY FOR FOOD ACT view full release » [02/28/06] GMA APPLAUDS SUCESSFUL CONCLUSION OF COMPREHENSIVE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT WITH COLOMBIA view full release » [02/17/06] Food Products Association President Cal Dooley Calls for "Unilateral Reform" of U.S. Farm Policy view full release » [02/16/06] GMA CEO MANLY MOLPUS TO STEP DOWN AT END OF YEAR view full release » [02/15/06] GMA RESPONDS TO FDA WHOLE GRAINS LABELING GUIDANCE view full release » [02/15/06] Food Products Association Comments on FDA Draft Guidance view full release » [02/14/06] SEAN MCBRIDE NAMED GMA SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS COUNSELOR view full release » [02/14/06] GMA STATEMENT REGARDING U.S. SUGAR POLICIES AND JOB LOSSES view full release » [02/09/06] IMPROVED MANUFACTURER AND RETAILER COLLABORATION FOCUS OF 2006 GMA IS/LD CONFERENCE view full release » [02/08/06] Food Products Association Says WTO Decision on EU Approval Process for Biotech Foods Underscores Importance of Science-Based Reviews view full release » [02/07/06] WTO BIOTECH DECISION REINFORCES NEED FOR SCIENCE-BASED REGULATIONS GLOBALLY view full release » [02/02/06] GMA APPLAUDS REPEAL OF ILL-CONCEIVED BYRD AMENDMENT view full release » [02/02/06] Dr. Nancy Rachman Joins FPA Staff view full release » [02/02/06] International Trade view full release » [01/25/06] TECHNOLOGY DRIVING IMPROVED BUSINESS PERFORMANCE AND PRACTICES FOR CPG INDUSTRY view full release » [01/25/06] TECHNOLOGY DRIVING IMPROVED BUSINESS PERFORMANCE AND PRACTICES FOR CPG INDUSTRY view full release » [01/24/06] GMA AND FMI ISSUE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR REDUCING UNSALEABLE PRODUCTS AND COSTS view full release » [01/05/06] DSD EFFICIENCIES AND COST SAVINGS THE RESULT OF RETAILER/MANUFACTURER COLLABORATION view full release » [01/05/06] STEPHEN SIBERT TO HEAD GMA INDUSTRY AFFAIRS TEAM view full release » [12/15/05] HOUSE COMMITTEE APPROVES NATIONAL UNIFORMITY FOR FOOD ACT view full release » [12/09/05] GMA Commends the Conclusion of Successful Trade Negotiations Between the U.S. and Peru view full release » [12/06/05] GMA STATEMENT REGARDING IOM REPORT ON FOOD MARKETING TO CHILDREN view full release » [11/28/05] EXISTING SYSTEMS SUFFICIENT TO MEET BIOTERRORISM REQUIREMENTS FOR RECORDKEEPING view full release » [11/14/05] GMA HONORS NEBRASKA INDUSTRY EXECUTIVE FOR HER LEADERSHIP ON FOOD POLICY ISSUES view full release » [11/10/05] NEW ANTI-COUNTERFEITING GUIDELINES WOULD REDUCE VOLUME OF ILLICIT GOODS view full release » [11/08/05] DELAY IN MANDATORY COUNTRY-OF-ORIGIN LABELING AN OPPORTUNITY TO IMPLEMENT A WORKABLE PROGRAM view full release » [11/08/05] CONFERENCE PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON THE FUTURE OF FOOD view full release » [10/27/05] NATIONAL UNIFORMITY FOR FOOD ACT WILL ENSURE CONSISTENT FOOD SAFETY INFORMATION view full release » [10/25/05] WTO NEGOTIATIONS MUST INCREASE MARKET ACCESS FOR FOOD PRODUCTS view full release » [10/20/05] GMA COMMENDS HOUSE VOTE TO LIMIT FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITS view full release » [10/13/05] MSM: LEADERS DESCRIBE CURRENT CLIMATE AND FORECAST FOR CHANGE view full release » [10/12/05] MSM: SUPERMARKETS AND MASS MERCHANTS MUST ACT TO AVOID EXTINCTION view full release » [10/11/05] Information, Collaboration and Consumer Focus Key to CPG Industry Growth view full release » [10/11/05] WINNING WITH CONSUMERS REQUIRES ENHANCED PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN MANUFACTURERS AND RETAILERS view full release » [10/10/05] GMA COMMENDS U.S. GOVERNMENT TRADE PROPOSALS view full release » [10/10/05] GMA COMMENDS U.S. GOVERNMENT TRADE PROPOSALS view full release » [10/03/05] FOOD INDUSTRY ENDORSES LEGISLATION TO INCREASE CHARITABLE GIVING view full release » [09/28/05] GMA AND WEEKLY READER WILL REACH 4 MILLION STUDENTS WITH NUTRITION EDUCATION PROGRAM view full release » [09/21/05] FOOD INDUSTRY URGES WTO AG NEGOTIATORS TO LOWER TARIFFS ON ALL COMMODITIES AND FOOD PRODUCTS view full release » [09/15/05] GMA STATEMENT ON EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN SELF-REGULATION OF CHILDRENS ADVERTISING view full release » [09/15/05] GMA STATEMENT REGARDING FOOD AND BEVERAGE RESTRICTIONS IN CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS view full release » [09/13/05] FOOD AND CPG INDUSTRY AID FOR HURRICANE VICTIMS view full release » [09/13/05] FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY CALLS FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO NUTRITION FACTS PANEL view full release » [08/29/05] GMA STATEMENT ON ACRYLAMIDE AND CALIFORNIA'S PROPOSITION 65 view full release » [07/28/05] GMA STATEMENT REGARDING HOUSE VOTE FOR CAFTA-DR view full release » [07/20/05] 2005 INNOVATION AWARD WINNERS SHOWCASE SOLUTIONS FOR MANAGING UNSALEABLES view full release » [07/20/05] CPG MANUFACTURER INITIATIVES TRIM THE COST OF UNSALEABLES, MORE PROGRESS POSSIBLE view full release » [07/15/05] GMA STATEMENT REGARDING SELF-REGULATION OF CHILDRENS ADVERTISING view full release » [07/13/05] TRANSPORTATION DRIVING UP PRODUCTION COSTS, CPG INDUSTRY SURVEY FIND view full release » [07/01/05] GMA STATEMENT REGARDING SENATE VOTE FOR CAFTA-DR view full release » [06/28/05] GMA ENDORSES SENATE LEGISLATION TO PREVENT AND REDUCE OBESITY view full release » [06/24/05] GMA APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF FOOD PROMOTION ACT view full release » [06/15/05] GMA CALLS FOR INITIATIVES TO END PRODUCT COUNTERFEITING view full release » [06/12/05] IGAs HAGGAI RECEIVES GMA HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT AWARD view full release » [06/11/05] GMA ADDS NINE NEW MEMBER COMPANIES view full release » [06/11/05] STUDY SHOWS STRONG GETTING STRONGER AMONG CPG COMPANIES view full release » [06/11/05] CAMPBELL RECEIVES AWARD FOR INNOVATION view full release » [06/11/05] DEL MONTE AND CAMPBELL CEOS TO LEAD GMA COUNCILS view full release » [06/11/05] HERSHEY CEO NAMED CHAIRMAN OF GMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS view full release » [06/07/05] GMA ENDORSES CAFTA-DR IN SENATE AG COMMITTEE LETTER view full release » [05/26/05] GMA & KROGER PARTNER WITH AMERICA'S SECOND HARVEST TO COMBAT HUNGER view full release » [05/24/05] GMA COMMENDS HOUSE FOR PASSING ANTI-COUNTERFEITING BILL view full release » [05/11/05] BUSH ADMINISTRATION, SENATE LEADERS JOIN FOOD INDUSTRY view full release » [05/10/05] CAFTA-DR ENDORSED BY LEADERS OF 52 FOOD, BEVERAGE AND CPG COMPANIES view full release » [04/21/05] CAFTA-DR WILL OPEN NEW MARKETS FOR U.S. FOOD & BEVERAGE COMPANIES view full release » [04/19/05] FOOD, BEVERAGE COMPANIES WILL USE NEW FOOD GUIDE view full release » [04/14/05] GMA COMMENDS HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE view full release » [04/13/05] FOOD INDUSTRY TESTIFIES IN FAVOR OF CAFTA-DR view full release » [04/13/05] IS/LD: COLLABORATING FOR SUCCESS IN THE CPG INDUSTRY view full release » [04/12/05] IS/LD: DELIVERING ON DEMAND view full release » [04/11/05] FOOD INDUSTRY CALLS FOR PASSAGE OF CAFTA-DR view full release » [03/24/05] CONSUMERS GIVE BRAND NAME FOOD, CONSUMER PRODUCTS TOP RATINGS view full release » [03/17/05] GMA COMMENDS HOUSE SUBCOMMITTEE FOR ADVANCING ANTI-COUNTERFEITING view full release » [03/16/05] GMA: OBESITY REQUIRES COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTIONS view full release » [03/15/05] GMA APPLAUDS WTO RULING ON GEOGRAPHICAL INDICATIONS view full release » [03/14/05] GMA NAMES NEW COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR view full release » [03/11/05] WHOLE GRAINS AND LOW-FAT FOODS TOP CONSUMERS GROCERY LISTS view full release » [03/02/05] WOMEN FAVOR FRUITS & VEGGIES, MEN SAVOR STEAK view full release » [02/10/05] GMA SALUTES THE CONGRESSIONAL HUNGER CENTER ON ITS 10th ANNIVERSARY view full release » [02/01/05] CONAGRA, GILLETTE & CVS EXECUTIVES HEADLINE GMAS ANNUAL IS/LD CONF. view full release » [01/27/05] GMA RESPONSE: IOM COMMITTEE ON FOOD MARKETING AND CHILDREN view full release » [01/25/05] GMA ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD 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