More than 10% of U.S. jobs and GDP are supported by the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. According to a new report released today by the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), CPG is the largest manufacturing employer in the United States supporting 20.4 million jobs that generate $1.1 trillion in labor income, and contribute $2 trillion to the nation’s GDP.
(Source: GMA online)
AIM (Association des Industries de Marque) is the European Brands Association, which represents manufacturers of branded consumer goods in Europe on key issues that affect their ability to design, distribute and market their brands. AIM’s membership comprises 2,500 businesses ranging from SMEs to multinationals, directly or indirectly through its corporate and national association members.
