Voice of The Food Industry Blog

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 ...

Navigating the Impending Expiration of the Tax Cut and Jobs Act

Will Rogers famously said “The only difference between death and taxes is that death doesn’t get worse every time Congress meets.”  Which is both true and the reason why - in the realm of financial management and auditing within the food retail ...

Fresh Perspectives: Gen Z's Approach to Meat, Seafood and Produce Shopping

This initial installment in our new blog series on Gen Z grocery shopping habits will take a closer look at motivations and influences in the produce, meat and seafood ...

Top 10 Reasons to Start Planning for Family Meals Month Now

September is Family Meals Month – that special 30-day period when FMI invites you to incentivize your shoppers to enjoy the glorious nutritional, emotional and mental health benefits of sharing mealtime with their loved ones. That means if you ...

Uniting for Innovation: The Nonfoods Grocery Community Gathering in May

Join us as experts from the nonfoods grocery sector unite for Beyond Aisles: Unlocking Nonfoods Potential, offering an exciting platform for networking, discussions and collaborative efforts toward innovation and ...

Building a Cyber-Resilient Food Supply Chain

As our reliance on technology to streamline operations and enhance efficiency grows, so does our vulnerability to cyber threats that can disrupt this delicate ...

A Total Eclipse of The Cart

Today, April 8, 2024, the cosmos will treat us to a celestial spectacle: a solar eclipse. As the moon aligns perfectly with the sun, casting its shadow upon the Earth, millions will have the opportunity to witness this awe-inspiring ...

Photo Friday: Annual Meat Conference

It was such a joy to come together at AMC 2024 with our meat retail family, catching up and tasting the newest innovations in the ...

What's Top of Mind Now for the Fresh Foods Industry

The fresh industry entered 2024 with trepidation after a year in which inflation pressured unit growth. Executives are optimistic about the ability to turn things around but emphasize that collaboration will be needed to help alleviate challenges on ...

Unlocking Fresh Potential: The Power of Produce

In a world where health and well-being reign supreme, the importance of fresh produce in our daily lives cannot be overstated. As a long-time champion of the fresh foods industry, I've been privy to invaluable insights regarding the pivotal role ...