Grocery Manufacturers Association To Announce Major Consumer Information Initiative

WHAT: The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) will announce an innovative consumer information initiative that will allow consumers to easily and immediately access the information they want about the food, beverage, personal care, household care and pet food products they are purchasing. A number of major companies have already committed to using the new initiative with their products.

WHEN: Wednesday, December 2nd @ 10:00 a.m. EST via Media Teleconference

WHO: Pamela G. Bailey, President and CEO, GMA

Jim Flannery, Senior Executive Vice President, GMA

HOW: Dial In Number: 1-888-206-3257

* Please dial in 5-10 minutes before the conference is scheduled to begin to provide your name and outlet. Also, please note that this teleconference is for credentialed media only and if possible please RSVP to Brian Kennedy at the contact info below to participate on the call.

About The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA)
Based in Washington, D.C., the Grocery Manufacturers Association is the voice of more than 300 leading food, beverage and consumer product companies that sustain and enhance the quality of life for hundreds of millions of people in the United States and around the globe.

Founded in 1908, GMA is an active, vocal advocate for its member companies and a trusted source of information about the industry and the products consumers rely on and enjoy every day. The association and its member companies are committed to meeting the needs of consumers through product innovation, responsible business practices and effective public policy solutions developed through a genuine partnership with policymakers and other stakeholders.

In keeping with its founding principles, GMA helps its members produce safe products through a strong and ongoing commitment to scientific research, testing and evaluation and to providing consumers with the products, tools and information they need to achieve a healthy diet and an active lifestyle. The food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry in the United States generates sales of $2.1T annually, employs 14 million workers and contributes $1T in added value to the economy every year.