Media center
CSPI works with the news media to provide independent, science-based information on nutrition, food safety, and health, and with breaking news from CSPI's ongoing advocacy work.
Press Releases
Biden administration makes progress toward hunger and nutrition commitments but major items still outstanding
Consumer groups welcome FDA proposal for better regulation of laboratory-developed tests
Montgomery County, MD to implement first-in-the-nation legislation improving kids’ meals at restaurants
Calories often absent on third-party food delivery platforms
Food safety advocates support USDA proposal to protect consumers from Salmonella in some processed chicken products
Statements
Government shutdown threatens food safety inspections, funding for families’ nutrition
Congress is taking action to allow for better understanding of dangerous foodborne microbes on farms
California legislators ban carcinogen Red 3 and other additives from foods and beverages sold in the state
CSPI supports bill to strengthen SNAP fruit and vegetable incentives
New research shows importance of aligning school meals with Dietary Guidelines for Americans
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Pear in Mind: A Blog in the Public Interest
How the Biden administration can transform food in federal facilities for millions of people
New York makes steps toward Healthy School Meals for All
Incarcerated people deserve healthy meals and a balanced diet
The Pennsylvania Prison Society is working to change the culture of food behind bars
CSPI takes the farm bill fight to Capitol Hill
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Our communications team
Adrienne Crezo
Senior Digital Writer & Editor
Adrienne (she/her) is the primary writer and editor at CSPI, tasked with building the newsroom that connects CSPI's advocacy, programming, and policy work to NutritionAction's deep archives of food and health research for readers.
Jeff Cronin
Director of Communications
Jeff Cronin is Director of Communications for CSPI. He is responsible for maintaining CSPI's high profile in the news media, for its web site, and for publicizing the group's reports, studies, and Nutrition Action Healthletter.
Lisa Flores
Communications Assistant
Lisa Flores (she/her) manages CSPI’s blog, Pear in Mind, handles press inquiries, tracks CSPI related media, manages press lists, and assists the Communications Team in everyday tasks.
Marian Manapsal
Director of Digital Strategy
Marian Manapsal (she/her) oversees digital strategy and execution of CSPI’s paid and organic digital efforts on email, website, social media, and digital advocacy in connection with CSPI’s program activities and Nutrition Action.
Niamh Rahman
Digital Campaigns Associate
Niamh works with the Communications and Policy teams to develop digital campaigns at the national, state and local levels, including email, paid media and organic social.
Parker Sams
Social Media Associate
Parker Sams is the Social Media Associate on the Communications team. He is responsible for maintaining CSPI's social media presence and keeping CSPI's online activities top-of-mind.