Washington, D.C., June 9 - The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) today released High Fructose Corn Syrup: A Guide for Consumers, Policymakers and the Media,” a science policy paper designed to provide current and scientifically accurate information and resources for journalists, health professionals and policymakers.
“High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS) has been widely adopted as an ingredient because it is safe, relatively inexpensive and has numerous positive attributes ranging from taste, texture and versatility,” said Robert Brackett, chief science officer for GMA. “An expert panel convened by the University of Maryland Center for Food, Nutrition and Agriculture Policy concluded that ‘HFCS does not appear to contribute to overweight and obesity any differently than any other energy sources’ and research is conclusive that sugars do not cause diabetes. Consumers can be reassured that HFCS is just like any other caloric sweetener to be enjoyed in moderation in the context of a health-promoting lifestyle.”
The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) represents the world’s leading food, beverage and consumer products companies. The Association promotes sound public policy, champions initiatives that increase productivity and growth and helps to protect the safety and security of the food supply through scientific excellence. The GMA board of directors is comprised of chief executive officers from the Association’s member companies. The $2.1 trillion food, beverage and consumer packaged goods industry employs 14 million workers, and contributes over $1 trillion in added value to the nation’s economy.