Types of Membership
Types of Membership
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The Only Association Advocating Exclusively for the Makers of America’s Trusted Household Brands
We fight every day to deliver results for America’s largest manufacturing sector, the $2 trillion CPG industry. With a unified voice representing food and beverages, household products and personal care items, we achieve wins on our members’ highest policy and regulatory priorities.
The Consumer Brands Association offers three tailored membership types—CPG, Retailer, and Supplier—designed to connect you with industry leaders, amplify your voice in advocacy, and provide exclusive access to insights, education, and influence. Explore the membership that best fits your role in the consumer packaged goods value chain.
CPG Members
Retailer Members
Supplier Members
CPG Members
Join the makers of food, beverage, personal care, and household products, a strong community of peers and thought leaders and be prepared to tackle any business challenge.
Why Membership?
Extend beyond the capacity of your in-house team with five strong decision-making communities.
Draw upon unparalleled priorities in policy intel and analysis to see beyond what’s in front of you and prepare for emerging issues, promote industry economic benefits, and push back on industry attacks to prevent negative policymaking.
Take your seat at the table at key in-person gatherings where the industry’s top executives work to shape the future of our industry.
Who can be a CPG member?
The association’s CPG membership is comprised of the makers of food, beverage, personal care, and household products.
Retailer Members
Retailers that sell consumer packaged goods, including some that manufacture their own branded products, are a vital part of the consumer product value chain, serving as key trade partners to manufacturers and ensuring that products reach end-user consumers.
By focusing on issues that impact product manufacturers, Consumer Brands Association serves as a valuable complement to retailers’ membership in grocery and retail-specific trade associations.
Why Retailer Membership?
Powerful Advocacy
Retail members gain a powerful voice through access to Consumer Brands’ advocacy, legal, and regulatory communities, including key committees and taskforces on government affairs, sustainability, and labeling. Engage in curated Exchange conversations with industry peers in supply chain, HR, and sustainability to stay ahead of emerging issues and shape the conversation.
Member-Access to Marketplace Solutions
Access discounted member pricing for SmartLabel, the leading digital transparency tool, helping private label brands deliver detailed product information and build consumer trust.
Intelligence and Education
Stay informed and ahead of the curve with exclusive member-only newsletters, board materials, and access to educational webinars and events. Enjoy discounted or complimentary registration to members-only programming designed to keep you connected and knowledgeable.
Who can be a Retailer Member?
Retail companies that sell consumer packaged goods, including some that manufacture their own branded products.
Supplier Members
Suppliers are the manufacturers in an industry outside of branded consumer packaged goods and a vital part of the value chain that supports the production and distribution of consumer products. Supplier Membership with Consumer Brands Association connects your directly to the leaders, insights and intelligence driving today’s consumer packaged goods industry.
Why Supplier Membership?
Engage with Leaders & Experts in CPG
As a member, your senior leaders gain exclusive access to high-level events like the Consumer Brands CPG Summit, participate in influential working groups and government affairs meetings, and connect with peers through expert networks in areas like supply chain, sustainability, and legal affairs. Plus, showcase your thought leadership by hosting a featured webinar each year.
Exclusive Access to Intelligence & Education
Stay informed with exclusive member-only newsletters, board materials, and access to webinars and select exchange calls. Enjoy discounted pricing on events and educational courses to maximize your membership value.
Elevate Your Company’s Visibility
Boost your brand visibility with logo placement on our website and digital materials, featured positioning in pre-read content shared with industry leaders, and recognition among top CPG stakeholders.
Who can be a supplier member?
Supplier members are manufacturers in an industry outside of branded consumer packaged goods, including ingredients and packaging. They are a vital part of the value chain that supports the production and distribution of consumer products.