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Food group scrambles to keep pace with changing industry

Six companies exit Grocery Manufacturers Association as part of larger disagreement about food labeling, transparency Six major food companies have recently opted to end membership in the Grocery Manufacturers Association, undermining the group at a time when changing consumer trends are disrupting the food industry. Campbell Soup Co., Nestlé, Mars Inc., Unilever and Tyson Foods Inc. have all announced in recent months they would leave GMA. Dean Foods also has reportedly decided to leave the association, although the company has not publicly announced its decision. GMA currently has around 250 members, but the six companies are among the largest players in the food… Read More