Voice of The Food Industry Blog

World Food Safety Day: A Reminder to Emphasize Food Safety All Year

World Food Safety Day is an appropriate time to reflect on our work in food safety and crisis preparedness and to recognize our members’ commitment to providing safe food for our collective ...

Heating Up New Family Flavors: the FMI Foundation's Stir It Up! Reimagined

Stir It Up! 2025 is excited to announce its new theme: What's for Dinner: Dishing Up New Family Flavors, honoring the FMI Foundation's 10th year of National Family Meals Month and focusing on the best flavors of the U....

Connecting the Science of Food and Nutrition to Health

We are excited to share a comprehensive one-page infographic to support industry-wide nutrition and health initiatives, to bring together science-based guidance on food, portions and ...

The Changing Grocery Supply Chain Landscape

The FMI Supply Chain Forum will explore essential adaptations for success in today's evolving landscape. Improved efficiency is key for stronger supply chains, hinging on collaboration, information sharing and trust among trading ...

Recognizing Excellence in Asset Protection

Employees are the first line of defense in protecting a company's assets. They are the eyes and ears of a business and often the first to notice suspicious behavior or potential ...

What Do EPA’s New PFAS Drinking Water Regulations Mean for the Food Industry?

The EPA recently published the National Primary Drinking Water Regulations (NPDWR), which are legally enforceable standards and treatment methods that apply to public water systems (PWS)...

Top Five Things to Know about Healthy Benefits Cards

Consumers across the country are gaining access to healthy benefits as dollars to spend on their overall health and well-being. These “healthy benefits” are made available through public and private funding and are delivered in varied ways as part ...

The Era of PDA-Powered Grocery Shopping

Personal digital assistants are revolutionizing the food industry by providing personalized shopping experiences, optimizing operations and enhancing engagement. The benefits underscore their indispensable role in shaping grocery ...

Celebrating Excellence: PepsiCo Receives FMI’s 2024 Food Safety Innovation Award

We are proud to recognize PepsiCo as the recipient of this year’s award for their comprehensive approach to food safety. PepsiCo is the first product supplier company to receive the award and joins a prestigious list of past award ...

Harnessing the Magic of General Merchandise to Drive Foot Traffic

The food retailing industry has a growing buzz about the interaction between general merchandise and grocery items. Retailers increasingly recognize the potential for driving incremental sales by strategically pairing these ...

A Decade of Highlighting Family Meals

This September, the FMI Foundation celebrates our tenth National Family Meals Month. This anniversary year provides a great opportunity to celebrate how far we’ve come and realize future opportunities for promoting the benefits of family ...

Leveraging Technology for Effective Asset Protection Strategies

There are many compelling discussions to be explored regarding the integration of technology-driven solutions in asset protection including improved profitability, enhanced security and increased customer ...

Traceability Is Important, But It Must Be Done Right

Food safety is the single most important issue the food industry prioritizes every day. FMI supports strong traceability systems, but it must be done in a way that is practical, achievable, and produces measurable results in enhancing food ...

Candid Conversation About DEI Concerns

I am constantly amazed at the power of invigorating conversation. In a world frequently filled with tepid exchanges and mundane interactions, it is a joy when gifted with an encounter that challenges, inspires, and opens our eyes because it is ...

Exploring Innovation and Sustainability in the Frozen Food Industry

Frozen IQ is set to serve as a nexus for professionals to discuss the latest trends, challenges and opportunities within the frozen food sector. It will focus on innovation and ...