Consumer Brands Association

We are excited to announce that Melissa Hockstad will be the next president and CEO of Consumer Brands Association, joining us from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI). We look forward to welcoming Melissa in January 2025, and continuing the positive momentum of the association and the CPG industry. “It’s an honor to be chosen to lead a dynamic industry that is directly enhancing consumers’ lives by making safe, affordable and convenient products,” said Hockstad. “I look forward to continuing the work of the talented team at Consumer Brands and representing America’s most loved and trusted brands.” Read the full press release here: https://lnkd.in/epTDXY-A

#ICYMI, we recently released a poll, conducted by Morning Consult, which offers valuable insights into how Republican voters view tariffs.   Read our blog to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNfHe8zc

As the incoming Trump administration shapes its economic and national security agenda, tariffs are a hot topic in Washington.   At a recent event, Consumer Brands Association gathered experts to discuss how the incoming administration should pursue a more targeted and strategic approach to tariffs that achieves national security objectives, without increasing grocery prices and hurting domestic manufacturers.   The CPG industry, supporting 22.3 million U.S. jobs, relies on some global ingredients, and tariffs can increase production costs. Experts agree that tariffs should be targeted and strategic to achieve broader goals like reducing inflation.   Consumer Brands is committed to fostering informed dialogue to ensure tariffs are used effectively in support of U.S. manufacturing.   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ebNYv9Mi

Breaking! The US FDA issued its final ruling on "healthy" nutrient claims, requiring limits on added sugar, sodium and saturated fat. The update was made "to be consistent with current nutrition science and federal dietary guidance," the agency reported. Read more about the new requirements and how trade groups like the Consumer Brands Association and The Sugar Association as well as the American Heart Association responded here: https://lnkd.in/gNv3d2SS #FDA #HealthyFoods #FoodRegulations #ConsumerBrandsAssociation #TheSugarAssocation #AmericanHeartAssociation #FoodandBeverageIndustry #AddedSugar #SodiumReduction #DietaryGuidelines

New poll alert! Republican voters don't support universal tariffs.   We recently released the findings of a poll we commissioned, conducted by Morning Consult, that shows voters support a more targeted approach that exempts ingredients and inputs that aren't readily available in the U.S. but are needed by domestic manufacturers.   This approach could help the Trump administration achieve its core policy objectives of countering China and dealing with issues like border security, without the negative impact of tariffs contributing to inflation at the grocery store.   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eQc3ErnB

Navigating the ESG landscape and sustainability claims has never been more critical for brand-to-consumer dialogue. Join us and dive into how sustainability claims and ESG are shaping up for the CPG industry through compelling general session and workshop topics found only at the 2025 CPG Legal Forum. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gBM8MQmY #legal #cpg #legalforum #cpglegalforum

We had a timely, insightful and important conversation at our Tariffs and the Future of Domestic Manufacturing public forum today, where we convened some of the top thought-leaders in the world of trade, including: Rep. Adrian Smith, Jovita Neliupšienė, Carla Hills, Francis Creighton, Everett Eissenstat, Joseph Gagnon, Inu Manak, Thomas Madrecki and our moderator Steve Clemons. As the largest domestic manufacturing employer, the CPG industry is uniquely positioned to lead the conversation about how tariffs impact American manufacturing jobs and consumers. Stay tuned for our blog where we will be sharing insights from this discussion.

#ICYMI, tomorrow, Consumer Brands Association will be hosting a thought-provoking event that will explore the conflict of proposing tariffs while reducing inflation and increasing domestic manufacturing.   Moderated by Steve Clemons, we will be joined by key policymakers and stakeholders to discuss the impact this could have on consumers.   View our panelists and register here: https://lnkd.in/eUyVHr7A

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The makers of America’s trusted household brands represent the largest domestic manufacturing employer in the United States and have a consequential impact on the economy. Providing good paying jobs across the country AND the food, beverage, household and personal care products consumers enjoy and rely on every day – now that’s extraordinary. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gX_4uYn7.