Leading and Leveraging Industry Expertise
One of America’s largest publicly-traded multinational food companies, we market thousands of products worldwide, competing in one of the most demanding, fast-paced industries there is. To offer our consumers the best, most trusted products, we know we must leverage expert industry connections. We are committed to contributing to and promoting our industry, leading and adopting industry standards and being active members in the following organizations and partnerships.
CIES - The Food Business Forum
http://www.ciesnet.com/
The Food Business Forum is the only independent global food business network, and serves the CEOs and senior management of nearly 400 members, over 150 countries, retailers being the largest single group.
American Dietetic Association
http://www.eatright.org/
The American Dietetic Association is the nation's largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, and serves the public by promoting optimal nutrition, health and well-being.
American Meat Institute
http://www.meatami.com/
The American Meat Institute is the national trade association representing companies that process 70 percent of U.S. meat and poultry and their suppliers throughout America.
American Society for Quality
http://www.asq.org/
With more than 100,000 individual and organizational members, the American Society for Quality advances learning, quality improvement, and knowledge exchange to improve business results, and to create better workplaces and communities worldwide.
Association of Food Industries
http://afi.mytradeassociation.org/
As an association serving the food import trade, the Association of Food Industries is committed to developing programs that facilitate the business of its member companies, encourage free and fair trade and foster compliance with United States laws and regulations for the food industry.
Grocery Manufacturers/Food Products Association
http://www.fpa-food.org/
The Grocery Manufacturers/Food Products Association represents the world's leading food, beverage and consumer products companies by promoting sound public policy, championing initiatives that increase productivity and growth and helping to protect the safety and security of the food supply through scientific excellence.
Global Food Safety Initiative
http://www.ciesnet.com/
Coordinated by CIES, the Global Food Safety Initiative seeks to continuously improve food safety management systems to ensure confidence in the delivery of safe food to consumers.
Institute of Food Technologists
http://www.ift.org/
The Institute of Food Technologists is a nonprofit scientific society with 22,000 members working in food science, food technology, and related professions in industry, academia, and government.
National Turkey Federation
http://www.eatturkey.com/
The National Turkey Federation is the national advocate for all segments of the turkey industry - providing services and conducting activities which increase demand for its members' products by protecting and enhancing their ability to profitably provide wholesome, high-quality, nutritious products.
North American Olive Oil Association
http://naooa.mytradeassociation.org/
The North American Olive Oil Association is committed to supplying North American consumers with quality products in a fair and competitive environment, fostering a clear understanding of the different grades of olive oil, and expounding the benefits of olive oil in nutrition, health, and the culinary arts.
Shelf-Stable Food Processor’s Association
http://www.meatami.com/
The Shelf-Stable Food Processors Association (SFPA) is the trade association representing the interests of shelf-stable food processors and their suppliers on issues affecting the industry, and its members include companies of all sizes, from regional processors to large multi-plant operations.