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  • The Changing Grocery Supply Chain Landscape

    May 14, 2024
    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

    May 13, 2024
    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?

    May 10, 2024
    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

    May 9, 2024
    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

    May 8, 2024
    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

    May 6, 2024
    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

    May 2, 2024
    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

    Apr 30, 2024
    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

    Apr 23, 2024
    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

    Apr 19, 2024
    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

    Apr 18, 2024
    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

    Apr 16, 2024
    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

    Apr 15, 2024
    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

    Apr 12, 2024
    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

    Apr 11, 2024
    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 ...