Pamela Bailey

The Junk Food Industry Loved FDA’s Margaret Hamburg

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Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, announced yesterday that she would soon leave her post. Here’s one easy way to tell that she was a greater friend to the junk food industry than to consumers: Pamela Bailey, president and chief executive officer of the Grocery Manufacturers Association, told Food Business News The Junk Food Industry Loved FDA’s Margaret Hamburg

Grocery Manufacturers Association — key facts

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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