Summary *International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) represents dairy manufacturers, processors, and marketers *Petitioned to add artificial sweeteners to milk without special notation on package *Consumers Union sharply critical of petition to add sweeteners to milk without labeling * Close ally of the sweetener and candy manufacturers *Calls ice cream a “nutritious” snack for kids… *… … International Dairy Foods Association – key facts
Summary *Calorie Control Council is a trade group for manufacturers of artificial sweeteners *The CCC has “a penchant for stealthy public relations tactics” * CCC is run by a public relations company, “functions more like an industry front group than a trade association” *The PR firm that runs CCC represents asbestos manufacturers, oil companies, Monsanto, … Calorie Control Council (CCC) – key facts
Summary * GMA is the leading trade group for the junk food industry * GMA hides list of its own corporate members *GMA was found guilty of money laundering *Opposed legislation to combat child slavery * Out of touch: 93 percent of Americans support GMO labeling, but GMA opposes it *Opposes mandatory food labeling, supports … Grocery Manufacturers Association — key facts
