PHARMACY & NUTRITION RESOURCES
American Botanical Council
Trade group and information clearinghouse for the herbal medicine and supplement industry.
Mark Blumenthal, Founder & Executive Director
P.O. Box 144345
Austin, TX 78714
512.926.4900
www.herbalgram.org
American Diabetes Association
The leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy through local chapters in all 50 states.
Larry Hausner, Chief Executive Officer
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
800.342.2383
www.diabetes.org
American Dietetic Association
The largest association of dietitians and nutrition professionals in the United States. Almost all supermarket-affiliated dietitians are members of the ADA.
Patricia M. Babjak, Chief Executive Officer
120 South Riverside Plaza, Suite 2000
Chicago, IL 60606
800.877.1600
www.eatright.org
American Heart Association
A nonprofit that seeks to reduce the incidence of cardiovascular disease and stroke through research, education and marketing efforts.
M. Cass Wheeler, Chief Executive Officer
7272 Greenville Ave.
Dallas, TX 75231
800.242.8721
www.americanheart.org
American Pharmacists Association
The largest professional association of pharmacists in the United States. Website includes searchable journals for APhA members, as well as media advisories and government affairs updates.
Thomas E. Menighan, Chief Executive Officer
2215 Constitution Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20037
202.628.4410
www.pharmacist.com
Celiac Sprue Association
A nonprofit dedicated to helping gluten-intolerant individuals through research and education. Website contains information about gluten-free foods, and other resources.
Mary Schluckebier, Executive Director
P.O. Box 31700
Omaha, NE 68131
402.558.0600
www.csaceliacs.org
Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services
The division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services tasked with assuring health care security, choices and program awareness among recipients.
Charlene M. Frizzera, Acting Administrator
7500 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21244
410.786.3000
www.cms.hhs.gov
FDA Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration division responsible for approving, regulating, labeling and recall oversight of food, cosmetics and supplements.
Stephen Sundlof, Director
Industry Affairs Office
5100 Paint Branch Parkway
College Park, MD 20740
301.436.1600
www.cfsan.fda.gov
Food Marketing Institute
Trade group for food retailers and wholesalers. Main focus includes training and industry advocacy efforts, as well as an active pharmacy committee and program.
Leslie G. Sarasin, President & Chief Executive Officer
2345 Crystal Drive, Suite 800
Arlington, VA 22202
202.452.8444
www.fmi.org
GMDC (Global Market Development Center)
Trade, conference and educational group for the general merchandise and HBC products industries.
Dave McConnell Jr., President & Chief Executive Officer
1275 Lake Plaza Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
719.576.4260www.gmdc.org
Institute of Food Technologists
A nonprofit scientific society with 22,000 members working in food science, food technology and related fields.
Marianne Gillette, President
525 W. Van Buren Street, Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60607
312.782.8424
www.ift.org
National Association of Chain Drug Stores
Trade association representing the suppliers and retailers of the pharmacy industry. Website includes resources such as the new Chain Drug Industry Guide.
Steven C. Anderson, Chief Executive Officer
413 North Lee Street
Alexandria, VA 22313
703.549.3001
www.nacds.org
National Community Pharmacists Association
Trade group representing independent pharmacy owners, managers and employees.
Bruce Roberts, Executive Vice President
100 Daingerfield Road
Alexandria, VA 22314
703.683.8200
www.ncpanet.org
National Digestive Diseases Info. Clearinghouse
The National Institutes of Health division tasked with educating health care professionals and the general public about digestive diseases and food allergies.
Griffin P. Rodgers, Director
2 Information Way
Bethesda, MD 20892
800.891.5389
digestive.niddk.nih.gov
USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
The U.S. Department of Agriculture division responsible for coordinating federal nutrition education efforts, often by developing tools such as the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid.com.
Raj Anand, Executive Director
3101 Park Center Drive
10th floor
Alexandria, VA 22302
703.305.7600
www.usda.gov/cnpp
www.mypyramid.gov
www.nutrition.gov
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Federal agency that oversees the Food and Drug Administration and administers Medicare, Medicaid and numerous other public health programs. Department-affiliated websites include a wealth of links to health news, professional databases and authoritative features on medical topics.
Kathleen Sebelius, Secretary
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
202.619.0257
www.health.gov
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus
U.S. Pharmacopeia
Nearly two centuries old, this organization sets the official standards for prescription and OTC medications, dietary supplements and many other health care products manufactured and sold in the United States.
Roger L. Williams, Chief Executive Officer
12601 Twinbrook Parkway
Rockville, MD 20852
301.881.0666
www.usp.org
FRESH FOOD TRADE GROUPS AND MARKETING RESOURCES
American Egg Board
Trade group that develops marketing and education campaigns to build demand for eggs and egg products.
Joanne Ivy, President & Chief Executive Officer
1460 Renaissance Drive
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847.296.7043
www.aeb.org
Dairy Management Inc.
American dairy checkoff program geared toward building demand for dairy producers. Subsidiaries include the National Dairy Council and the American Dairy Association.
Tom Gallagher, Chief Executive Officer
10255 West Higgins Road, Suite 900
Rosemont, IL 60018
847.803.2000
www.dairyinfo.com
www.nationaldairycouncil.org
www.gotmilk.com
International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association
Trade group for dairy, deli and bakery owners and operators.
Carol Christison, Executive Director
P.O. Box 5528
Madison, WI 53705
608.310.5000
www.iddba.org
International Dairy Foods Association
Organization representing the nation's dairy processing and manufacturing industries and their suppliers.
Connie Tipton, President & Chief Executive Officer
1250 H Street NW, Suite 900
Washington, DC 20005
202.737.4332
www.idfa.org
National Cattlemen's Beef Association
Checkoff-sponsored program conducts research and develops marketing programs for the U.S. beef industry.
Randy Irion, Director of Retail Marketing
9110 East Nichols Ave., Suite 300
Centennial, CO 80112
303.694.0305
www.beef.org
National Chicken Council
Chicken industry trade and lobbying group whose promotional efforts include the annual “September is National Chicken Month.”
George B. Watts, President
1015 15th Street NW, Suite 930
Washington, DC 20005
202.296.2622
www.nationalchickencouncil.com
www.eatchicken.com
National Fisheries Institute
Trade and lobbying group for the seafood industry. Website offers consumption statistics, a variety of links to related industry groups, recipes and nutrition tips.
John Connelly, President
7918 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 700
McLean, VA 22102
703.752.8880
www.aboutseafood.com
www.eatshrimp.com
National Pork Board
Checkoff sponsored organization that creates and executes promotion, research and consumer education programs to boost domestic demand for pork.
Jarrod Sutton
AVP, Foodservice & Retail Marketing
P.O. Box 9114
Des Moines, IA 50306
515.223.2600
www.pork.org
www.theotherwhitemeat.com
Organic Trade Association
Trade association and lobbying group for organic product suppliers, farmers and retailers. OTA hosts the All Things Organic trade show, and its “Organic Pages” website contains extensive, searchable databases of national organics growers and product suppliers.
Christine Bushway
Executive Director
P.O. Box 547
Greenfield, MA 01302
413.774.7511
www.ota.com
www.theorganicpages.com
www.theorganicreport.org
Produce for Better Health Foundation
A nonprofit foundation that utilizes a variety of marketing, education and public-private partnership efforts to encourage fruit and vegetable consumption.
Elizabeth Pivonka
President & Chief Executive Officer
5341 Limestone Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
302.235.2329
www.pbhfoundation.org
www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org
Produce Marketing Association
A global trade association representing growers and marketers of fresh fruits, vegetables and related products.
Bryan Silbermann, President
1500 Casho Mill Road
Newark, DE 19714
302.738.7100
www.pma.com
United Fresh Produce Association
A trade association representing growers, shippers, processors, brokers, wholesalers and distributors of produce.
Tom Stenzel, President
1901 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20006
202.303.3400
www.unitedfresh.org
USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
The U.S. Department of Agriculture division that administers marketing services for U.S. agricultural products, including produce, dairy, meats and organic foods through the National Organic Program.
Lloyd C. Day, Administrator
1400 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20250
202.720.5115
www.ams.usda.gov
FOOD ACTIVISM
The Center for Food Safety
Environmental advocacy group that lobbies and litigates against agriculture practices it perceives as harmful.
Andrew Kimbrell, Executive Director
660 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Suite 302
Washington, DC 20003
202.547.9359
www.centerforfoodsafety.org
Center for Science in the Public Interest
A consumer advocacy group focused primarily on public policy issues that affect nutrition.
Michael Jacobson, Executive Director
1875 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20009
202.332.9110
www.cspinet.org
Whole Grains Council
An alliance of groups promoting the increased consumption of whole grains through consumer education, marketing and programs such as the Whole Grain Stamp.
Cynthia Harriman, Director of Food and Nutrition Strategies
Oldways Preservation Trust
266 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116
617.421.5500
www.wholegrainscouncil.org
Consumers Union
Nonprofit publisher of Consumer Reports magazine. The group is currently running campaigns aimed at improving food safety, eco-labels and prescription drugs.
Charles Bell, Programs Director
101 Truman Ave.
Yonkers, NY 10703
914.378.2000
www.consumersunion.org
Environmental Working Group
An environmental group that has focused recent media and PR campaigns on overfishing, bisphenol A in consumer goods, and destructive mining practices. A founding member of the “Campaign for Safe Cosmetics” initiative.
Ken Cook, President
1436 U Street NW, Suite 100
Washington, DC 20009
202.667.6982
www.ewg.org
The Humane Society of the United States
This organization, which is not affiliated with state humane societies or animal shelters, campaigns against conditions on farms, at processing facilities and anywhere where live animals are used as a food source.
Wayne Pacelle, President & Chief Executive Officer
2100 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20037
202.452.1100
www.hsus.org
Marine Stewardship Council
International nonprofit dedicated to sustainable fisheries management. Group offers an accreditation and labeling program to certify qualifying seafood groups.
Brad Ack, Regional Director, Americas
2110 N. Pacific Street, Suite 102
Seattle, WA 98103
206.691.0188
www.msc.org
Oldways Preservation Trust
A think tank and advocacy organization promoting healthy eating, sustainable farming and traditional food preparation. The group facilitated the development of the Whole Grains Council and the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid.
K. Dun Gifford, Founder & President
266 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02116
617.421.5500
www.oldwayspt.org
Organic Consumers Association
Advocacy group that focuses on food safety, sustainability and the upholding of organic standards, among other issues.
Ronnie Cummins, Executive Director
6771 South Silver Hill Drive
Finland, MN 55603
218.226.4164
www.organicconsumers.org
SeaWeb
An environmental advocacy group focused on oceanic issues. Major initiatives include education campaigns regarding ecologically friendly seafood.
Dawn M. Martin, President
8401 Colesville Road, Suite 500
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301.495.9570
www.seaweb.org
www.seafoodchoices.org
ORGANIC CERTIFICATION & STANDARDS
California Certified Organic Farmers
National organic certifier of farmers, processors, producers, private-label brands, retail operations and livestock. Website includes an extensive searchable database of organic farmers and producers.
Peggy Miars, Executive Director
2155 Delaware Ave., Suite 150
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
831.423.2263
www.ccof.org
www.ccof.org/directories.php
National Organic Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture division responsible for developing and enforcing rules associated with the USDA Organic seal as well as accrediting organic certification agencies.
Barbara Robinson, Director
1400 Independence Ave. SW
Room 4008-South Building
Washington, DC 20250
202.720.3252
www.ams.usda.gov/nop
Oregon Tilth
An international organic certifier and research organization that advocates sustainable agriculture and lobbies for independent farmers.
Kristy Korb, Certification Director
470 Lancaster Drive NE
Salem, OR 97301
503.378.0690
www.tilth.org
Organic Crop Improvement Association
An international organic certifier with offices in the United States, Canada, Guatemala, Mexico and Peru.
Jeff See, Executive Director
1340 North Cotner Blvd.
Lincoln, NE 68505
402.477.2323
www.ocia.org
Quality Assurance International
An organic certifier for farmers, manufacturers, restaurants and retailers.
Jaclyn Bowen, General Manager
9191 Towne Centre Drive, Suite 510
San Diego, CA 92122
858.792.3531
www.qai-inc.com
Scientific Certification Systems
Third-party certifier of environmental, organic and food safety achievements.
Stan Rhodes, President & Chief Executive Officer
2200 Powell Street, Suite 725
Emeryville, CA 94608
510.452.8000 www.scscertified.com
ORGANIC, FAIR TRADE, LOCAL & HUMANELY RAISED
Humane Farm Animal Care
A certification and labeling program that prohibits the use of growth hormones and antibiotics when raising egg, dairy, meat and poultry products, among other standards.
Adele Douglass, Executive Director
P.O. Box 727
Herndon, VA 20172
703.435.3883
www.certifiedhumane.org
Organic Exchange
A nonprofit organization that facilitates B2B contact between buyers and sellers of organic commodities. The group works to increase the global cultivation, supply and use of organic cotton.
David Bennell, Executive Director
822 Baldridge Street
O'Donnell, TX 79351
806.428.3411
www.organicexchange.org
The Rodale Institute
A nonprofit research institute dedicated to organic and sustainable farming. Rodale's farm website offers a limited organic price index, as well as searchable databases of organic farmers.
Timothy J. Lasalle,
Chief Executive Officer
611 Siegfriedale Road
Kutztown, PA 19530
610.683.1400
www.rodaleinstitute.org
www.rodaleinstitute.org/ new_farm
TransFair USA
Nonprofit third-party certifier of fair trade products and commodities. Website offers resources linking consumers to businesses offering fair trade goods, as well as B2B tools to help businesses source these products.
Paul Rice,
President & Chief Executive Officer
1500 Broadway, Suite 400
Oakland, CA 94612
510.663.5260
www.transfairusa.org
World Fair Trade Organization
An international organization promoting the growth of fair trade products. English website includes a large database of worldwide suppliers searchable by region, product or service type.
Stefan Durwael, Director
Prijssestraat 24
4101 CR Culemborg
The Netherlands
+31 (0) 345.53.59.14
www.ifat.org
GREEN COMMERCIAL ENERGY
Carbonfund.org
This non-profit group supports renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects through a number of initiatives, including climate change education, carbon offsets and reductions, and public outreach.
Eric Carlson, President
1320 Fenwick Lane, Suite 206
Silver Spring, MD 20910
240.247.0630
www.carbonfund.org
Energy Star
This government-sponsored certification program identifies environmentally friendly consumer products, businesses and business practices. Last year, the program helped people save $19 billion on their utility bills.
Lisa P. Jackson, Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Energy Star Hotline (6202J)
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20460
888.782.7937
www.energystar.gov
Green Power Partnership
This U.S. Environmental Protection Agency division facilitates the purchase of renewable energy for commercial, industrial and public sector organizations.
Blaine Collison, Program Director
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Mail Code 6202J Washington, DC 20460
202.343.9139
www.epa.gov/greenpower
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities
A Canada-based non-profit organization promoting the development of green roof projects throughout North America.
Steven Peck, President
406 King Street East
Toronto, ON
M5A 1L4
Canada
416.971.4494
www.greenroofs.org
Rocky Mountain Institute
This non-profit consulting firm works with private and public sector companies to develop environmentally friendly design solutions. RMI recently worked with the city of Denver to create an infrastructure for plug-in electric vehicles.
Amory Levin, Chairman & Chief Scientist
2317 Snowmass Creek Road
Snowmass, CO 81654
970.927.3851
www.rmi.org
Solar Electric Power Association
SEPA is a non-profit, business-to-business organization that provides customized, localized and practical advice, research and events specific to the issues that bridge the electric utility industry.
Julia Hamm, Executive Director
1220 19th Street NW, Suite 401
Washington, DC 20036
202.857.0898
www.solarelectricpower.org
U.S. Green Building Council
This non-profit organization oversees the well-known Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification program for sustainable building design. The group offers extensive information online, as well as through local chapters and related educational events.
S. Richard Fedrizzi,
President & Chief Executive Officer
1015 18th Street NW
Washington, DC 20036
202.828.7422
www.usgbc.org
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