Michelle Obama

March 16--Washington, DC--First Lady Michelle Obama addresses the Grocery Manufacturer Association Science Forum on the importance of eliminating childhood obesity.

(Technical data: Lit for television not for still photography, thus had to shoot at iso 4000 1/125 5.6 120mm Nikon D300 70-200 2.8 ED VR. Low light and able to get several wonderful frames.)

All photos copyright 2010 Laurence L. Levin

Food Safety

May 12, 2009--Washington, DC--The Grocery Manufacturer Association announced three private sector initiatives to enhance food safety in the United States. The press conference held at the National Press Club brought in media from both industry and national media, including CNN. 

GMA President Pamela G. Bailey emphasizes the three initiatives: product recall modernization, accredited third party food safety audit certification and modernized good manufacturing practices for food.