More Depart from Grocery Manufacturers Association

More companies are departing the Grocery Manufactures Association.  Politico reports that the Kraft Heinz Company and DowDuPont are the latest to part ways with the association.  The two companies join the Campbell Soup Company, Nestle, Dean Foods, Mars, Tyson Foods and Unilever.  Politico said GMA staff are also leaving, including high-ranking executives.

GMA pledges changes: A spokesperson for GMA said the nonprofit was working to adapt to the changing times.

“GMA and its board are moving forward with their work to reinvent a GMA that provides a voice for our industry as our members seek to improve the health and well-being of consumers and society,” said GMA's Roger Lowe.

DowDuPont, which makes agrichemicals as well as a variety of packaging and bio-based ingredients for food companies, said it would focus on building relationships with customers. Kraft Heinz said it has decided to focus efforts through category specific trade groups.  The exits from GMA started when the association and companies disagreed on GMO labeling.

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