Voice of The Food Industry Blog

Opportunity to Indulge: The In-Store Bakery

Walking through my store's bakery is an incredible, sensory experience. The smell of fresh cookies, the perfectly frosted donuts and the enticing single-serve desserts create an experience that's impossible to ...

Serving Up Change, One Family Meal at a Time

In early November, the FMI Foundation team attended the National Federation of Families’ Annual Conference in Orlando, FL. In post-conference reflections after the event, my colleagues and I recognized how significant this conference is to their ...

Getting Beyond the Bird

For the past nine years, FMI has been publishing The Power of Foodservice at Retail report, offering an in-depth look from the shopper's perspective....

Protecting People, Reputation and Property

Asset protection and grocery resilience continue to be crucial in today's volatile landscape, especially given the challenges posed by supply chain disruptions, inflation, weather, civil unrest and changing consumer behaviors. The 2025 FMI Asset ...

Congress’s Nightmare Before TCJA Expiration

As neighborhoods across America set out their jack-o-lanterns and don their scariest costumes, Congress is preparing for another spooky date that will give us even more reason to fear the tax man: December 31, ...

Seasonal Merchandising: A Grocer's Secret to Success

Thoughtful planning, creative displays and a strong selection of seasonal products can transform a store's performance and make it a destination for holiday and event shopping year-...

Is Bird the Word? A Look at Thanksgiving Mains

Two-thirds of Americans are planning to consume the traditional main course for their Thanksgiving feast. In place of, or alongside turkey, tables will also feature a variety of meats or a vegetable main ...

Engaging the Hispanic Shopper

Making up 19% of the current U.S. population and projected to grow to 28% or 111 million people, the Hispanic community is a minority with a major ...

Actionable Steps for Fresh Foods Success

The 2024 FreshForward Action Guide chronicles input from our annual FreshForward senior leadership conference where retailers and suppliers gathered to discuss the biggest topics and share perspectives how how to seize opportunities and overcome ...

The Season of Nonfoods: Unlocking Basket Growth

Nonfoods have an undeniable place alongside food retail, and by capturing consumer share in this category, retailers can double basket size compared to food-only ...

Family by Birth or Choice, the Meal Still Matters

In one of my favorite Ted Lasso episodes, Richmond’s director of operations, Leslie Higgins hosts the entire soccer team for a holiday feast. In his post-meal thank-you to the players, he names the home country of each team member and notes that ...

Shaping the Future of Food Retail: The Tech Innovations Taking the FMItech Stage at Midwinter

Together with our partners, technology leaders and innovators, we'll tackle the most pressing topics shaping the future of food retail at our upcoming FMItech program during FMI ...

A Game Plan to Maintain Strong Private Brands Momentum

The newest Power of Private Brands report — Industry Strategies to Sustain Momentum — outlines the Industry's take on actionable steps to maintain positive trends, tackle challenges and provide concrete ...

Saluting GreenChill Awards Heroes for Their ‘Cool’ Impact on Emissions

At the 2024 FMI Energy & Store Development Conference, the spotlight wasn’t just on innovation—it was on environmental excellence. The annual GreenChill Awards Ceremony celebrated the food retail industry's trailblazers in refrigerant management, ...

Better Together - FMI Engages Expert Leaders in Nutrition and Health Across the Food Industry

Amidst a whirlwind of health-related topics and programs going on across the food industry, we took a moment to gather the FMI Health & Well-being Council in person to really explore the complicated landscape together. The top-notch nutrition and ...