MFA Membership
Mediterranean Foods Alliance membership is open to US or foreign producers,
manufacturers, importers, retailers, wholesalers, distributors, suppliers, brokers,
exporters, trade associations and foreign government agencies who want to support
our educational efforts to promote the gold-standard Mediterranean Diet and improve
consumer health.
Membership Levels
1) MFA Membership includes a wide range of benefits to help market your products.
2) Gold Medallion MFA Membership includes all the standard membership benefits,
some additional benefits, AND use of the Med Mark (if you like), our packaging symbol
that guides consumers to healthy Mediterranean foods and drinks.
Why Join?
The MFA’s mission is largely education-driven; however, our experience shows that
nutrition theory goes right over people's heads, unless it's well illustrated with specific
food examples. That’s we partner with food companies. Our main goal is helping people
eat more healthfully, but our work also helps our members sell more products.
It's a win win!
Please join us. Together we can promote your products WHILE helping consumers eat
better! We're firm believers that companies can boost their bottom line by doing the
right thing.
MFA Member Benefits
There's much more to the Med Mark program than the Mark alone! Becoming a Med Mark
member entitles you to all of our benefits and services, including:
- Consumer and media recognition for member products and companies through:
1. Our upcoming “From your Cart to Your Kitchen” Supermarket
Education Program
2. Our media programs and international events
3. Our new interactive website (coming soon)
4. Our online member directory and products finder
(coming soon)
- Inclusion in Oldways’ Med Diet media education programs, which. receive top-level, national media respect stemming from a decade and a half of leadership on the topic of the Med Diet. Time magazine, for instance, concluded its most recent feature article on the science of the Mediterranean Diet with “for more information, visit www.Oldwayspt.org.”
- Free consumer-friendly and trade show Med Diet education materials for members’ marketing and education activities, such as our Med Pyramid graphics and posters, and our new Med Diet brochure. Oldways’ reputation in nutrition circles and our professionally-developed materials bring an important third-party validation to your marketing efforts.
- Expert advisory boards – scientific and culinary – available for assistance. If you are interested in working privately with an advisor, we can provide introductions.
* Complimentary listing of your company's news and events in our upcoming "Mediterranean Happenings" calendar.
* Quarterly membership newsletters, including updates on Mediterranean Diet scientific research. -
Use of the Med Mark logo on qualifying products, collateral materials and website.
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Your company’s name, logo, and a link to your website on the Mediterranean Foods Alliance Gold Medallion webpage.
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Event Discounts, up to 20% off on conference registration and sponsorship.
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Extra attention in Oldways’ Mediterranean Diet media education programs, which are focused on raising consumer awareness about the health-promoting Mediterranean way of eating. We are regularly asked by journalists — and by consumers, chefs and other food professionals — for brand and/or company examples. Products bearing the Med Mark get top mention, as they’re most easily spotted in stores.
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Your company’s name and logo displayed on signage at Oldways Mediterranean Alliance conferences and symposiums.
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Special recognition in Mediterranean Foods Alliance publications and materials.
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Identification as a Gold Medallion Member in the Mediterranean Foods Alliance online membership directory, and special gold badge for Oldways’ Mediterranean Foods Alliance events.
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Exclusive invitation to the President’s Member Reception at Oldways’ Mediterranean Foods Alliance Conferences and Symposiums.
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Focused attention in media interviews, when possible.
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$2,000 plus membership dues for Mediterranean Foods Alliance (based on company sales).
MFA Membership Dues
Annual membership dues are based on each Member's annual revenues, on a sliding scale:
Company's Annual Revenues |
Annual MFA Dues |
| $0 - $5 million | $750 per year |
| $5 - $20 million | $1,000 per year |
| $20 -$50 million | $1,500 per year |
| $50 - $100 million | $2,000 per year |
| >$100 million | $3,000 per year |
Gold Medallion Membership
We created the Gold Medallion Membership for companies using the Med Mark and/or for those who want to broaden their participation in the Mediterranean Foods Alliance.
A Gold Medallion Membership will accelerate awareness among consumers about your products, and the advantages of eating the Mediterranean way using your products.
The added benefits for Gold Medallion members are listed below. In addition, your participation will help expand our
Mediterranean diet consumer educational initiatives, including consumer health programs and the media communications programs accompanying them.
Gold Medallion Membership Benefits
Benefits include all MFA member benefits PLUS:
Gold Medallion Membership Dues
To apply, please download this PDF, which you can complete and return to us by fax or email.
To learn more, please contact:
Nicki Heverling, MS, RD
Program Manager, Med Mark/MFA
(617) 896-4876
(617) 421-5511