Richard Ross

Produce Marketing Association, Inc. is a trade association that represents companies from every segment of the produce and floral supply chain. The headquarters of the private company is located in Newark, DE, and it has a western regional office. The company helps its members grow by providing business solutions that expand business opportunities and increase sales and consumption. The company and its members work year-round to make a difference for the produce industry by driving policies that increase consumption of fresh produce, shaping critical legislative and regulatory action, providing scientific and technical leadership in food safety, quality assurance, nutrition and health, and developing educational programs and business opportunities to assist member companies in growing successful businesses. The CEO of the company is Cathy D. Green.

Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) is an American company that manages food, beverage, household, and personal care products for companies worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Washington. The company focuses on health and wellness, particularly reducing childhood obesity by being transparent with food labels and educating youth about their relationship with food. GMA Brands provides expert reviews on meal brands and comparison articles to help consumers make informed buying decisions. Geoff Freeman has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

The Private Label Manufacturers Association was founded in 1979. The non-profit company is based in New York, NY. The company hosts an annual Private Label Trade Show, which has been the industry event of the year for over 40 years. The event provides access to the growing private label market in the United States and abroad.

TraceGains, Inc. provides protection and authentication solutions. Its products include supplier management, supplier compliance, specification publishing, quality management and finished goods. The company was founded by William R. Pape and Gary Nowacki in 2008 and is headquartered in Westminster, CO.