RealClear Science published an op-ed authored by Consumer Brands Vice President of Packaging Sustainability John Hewitt that underscores the urgent need for Congress to close the loop and pass two bipartisan bills in the House that are meant to help mitigate the gaps for consumers to access recycling across the country. U.S. Senators Shelly Moore Capito (R-WV), Tom Carper (D-DE) and John Boozman (R-AR) introduced the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act (RIAA) and the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act (RCAA), both of which recently passed unan ..read more

At Consumer Brands, we’re proud to represent the makers of the products consumers choose and the brands they trust. Part of that trust extends to the CPG industry’s commitment to building a more sustainable future through innovations in packaging emission reductions and contributing to the circular economy. It’s another way companies continue to deliver for consumers — and give back to the environment. The Kraft Heinz Company shared big news at the nexus of job creation and taking a giant leap toward net-zero greenhouse gas emissions: the global brand has been selected for award negotiations ..read more

There’s no way to talk about nutrition without a deep dive into the critical aspect of food safety and how the government can take proactive steps to ensure it is providing a framework for ingredient safety at the federal level. At Consumer Brands, a pillar of our FDA Modernization campaign has been steeped in urging the FDA to develop a transparent regulatory agenda for reviewing the safety of chemicals in packaging and products. In 2023 alone, the agency ramped up regulatory actions across the food chemical space, including announcing plans to establish the Office of Food Chemical Safety, D ..read more

The latest batch of clickbait-laden headlines, sparked by a Consumer Reports’ article questioning the safety and inclusion of Lunchables and similar food kits in school cafeterias, ignores strict safety standards in favor of conjecture that only stands to confuse parents and school professionals. Buried under paragraphs of fear-mongering language and graphs, the report finally gets to the truth: “some contaminants, like lead and cadmium, are naturally found in the environment, which can partly account for their presence in food.” Sodium values were all within the range permitted by the Food a ..read more

There’s no way to talk about nutrition without a deep dive into the critical aspect of food safety and how the government can take proactive steps to ensure it is providing a framework for ingredient safety at the federal level. At Consumer Brands, a pillar of our FDA Modernization campaign has been steeped in urging the FDA to develop a transparent regulatory agenda for reviewing the safety of chemicals in packaging and products. In 2023 alone, the agency ramped up regulatory actions across the food chemical space, including announcing plans to establish the Office of Food Chemical Safety, D ..read more

Nestlé, one of the world’s largest CPG companies, joins Consumer Brands Association with seat on the Board of Directors As the Consumer Brands Association Board of Directors gathers in Arlington this week, newly elected Chair, Linda Rendle of The Clorox Company proudly announced the addition of Nestlé and Faribault Foods to its esteemed and growing membership roster. These two companies are the latest of several recent new member announcements, including The Kraft Heinz Company, WK Kellogg Co and Diageo, who also joined Consumer Brands recently. With a legacy spanning over a cen ..read more

At first glance, these might not seem like they have much to do with one another: Hot and cold barista-style coffees with the push of a button without compromising taste or expanding your carbon footprint. Diverting would-be diaper and baby wipes trash from landfills and into energy. A new way to do laundry that saves time and waste. But they’re actually all intertwined by the innovative research and development defining the consumer packaged goods industry, as the brands we are proud to represent every day are always working toward making products that not only simplify consumers’ lives bu ..read more

Living with a chronic illness requires constant maintenance, so I breathe a sigh of relief when I don’t have to take extra steps when it comes to my daily meals — whether it’s not having to eliminate every aisle in the grocery store to decide what I can eat or knowing I won’t have to turn down a cupcake at the office because there are gluten-free options. The innovation, research and development food and beverage brands have invested in ensuring every consumer not only has the item they need but a range of choices goes a long way toward taking some of the work out of living with an illness th ..read more

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Consumer Brands Association issued the following statement in response to the House passage of the Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act from Vice President of Campaigns & Special Projects Tom Madrecki: “The importance of supply chain competitiveness, shipping performance and global trade flows has never been clearer to the U.S. consumer. The Consumer Brands Association applauds Reps. Johnson and Garamendi for their leadership to ensure that the federal government has the right policy and regulatory tools to protect American shippers and ensure that our supply chai ..read more

In honor of Global Recycling Day, Consumer Brands is delving into its commitment to finding solutions that improve our nation’s recycling system. Global Recycling Day provides an opportunity to examine the resources our member companies invest in to keep finding newer, more innovative ways to ensure product packaging supports the achievement of their circularity targets and the thoughtful federal solutions the industry advocates for year-round. It’s imperative we work toward a more sustainable future, and quickly, which is why Consumer Brands champions sustainability policies that protect con ..read more