The Grocery Manufacturers
Association (GMA) is the trade organization representing the
world’s leading food, beverage and consumer products companies and associated
partners. The
U.S. food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry has facilities in
30,000 communities, generates $1 trillion in sales annually, contributes $415
billion in added value to the economy every year and is the single largest U.S.
manufacturing industry with 1.7 million manufacturing workers. Founded in
1908, GMA has a primary focus on product safety, science-based public policies
and industry initiatives that seek to empower people with the tools and
information they need to make informed choices and lead healthier lives. For
more information, visit gmaonline.org.