FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Grocery Manufacturers Association Appoints Robert Earl as Vice President of Nutrition
Contact:
Scott Openshaw, Director, Communications, 202-295-3957
Brian Kennedy, Director, Communications, 202-639-5994
August 26, 2008
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) Chief Science and Regulatory Affairs Officer Dr. Robert Brackett today announced the appointment of Robert Earl as Vice President of Nutrition. Mr. Earl previously served as Senior Director of nutrition policy for GMA.
“I am delighted that Bob will be serving in this new role of Vice President of Nutrition for GMA,” said Dr. Bracket. “He brings to the position tremendous experience in nutrition and health policy that will help GMA to continue in its commitment to be a strong and vocal advocate on behalf of the food and beverage industry.”
In his new role, Mr. Earl will lead GMA’s strategic focus in nutrition, health and wellness, and serve as spokesperson and advocate for GMA positions before the media, government, regulatory agencies, professional societies, regional and international trade organizations and other sectors.
Prior to joining GMA, Mr. Earl was vice president of public health at the International Food Information Council (IFIC) in Washington, D.C., where he directed food communications and education programs on food safety, food allergens, and nutrition topics. Before joining IFIC, he was a study director at the Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academy of Sciences, where he co-directed studies on nutrition and food labeling, and directed other nutrition and food policy studies. He also served as administrator of government affairs at the Washington office of the American Dietetic Association.
“This new position brings significant opportunities to advance GMA related to nutrition and health policy,” said Earl. “GMA serves as a critically important advocate for sound science and I look forward to playing a leadership role in contributing to this important work.”
Mr. Earl is a member of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), American Public Health Association, and Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). Bob, a registered dietitian, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in human nutrition from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; and a Master of Public Health degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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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 $2.1 trillion annually, employs 14 million workers and contributes $1 trillion in added value to the economy every year.
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