Government Relations

California Food Additive Bill Spurs Similar Legislation in Other States in 2024

Under the perception that FDA has been ignoring food additive safety, seven states have so far introduced nine bills in 2024, almost all similar to or the same as California's AB ...

Despite the Roadblocks – Industry Pushes Forward on Traceability

With less than two years to the compliance date, the industry continues to put food safety first as they seek to implement feasible solutions to meet the requirements of the ...

Beyond California’s Borders – New Laws with a Long Reach

California’s continued efforts to legislate for the entire country pressed on in the form of several bills signed into law in the fall. The grocery industry both inside and outside of California’s borders should pay ...

If They are Secure Enough for the Senate Credit Union, What’s the Worry?

There is misinformation being spread that when the bipartisan Credit Card Competition Act is enacted, networks could be unsecure and harm a customer’s financial data. It’s important that this misinformation is cleared ...

Staying the Course on Addressing Hunger and Improving Nutrition

Today, we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health. FMI announced two bold commitments at the event on September 28 last ...

Understanding the What, How, Why and What’s Next for Food Traceability

Given the complexity of the Food Traceability Rule, FMI partnered with GS1 US to explore the requirements of the rule and share resources to assist in establishing policies and procedures for properly tracking items on the Food Traceability ...

The Regulatory Process Explained: What to Know and Why Industry Engagement Matters

The regulatory machinery of government continues to churn out significant and impactful regulations at an incredible pace. Fortunately, there are a number of opportunities for FMI and our member companies to provide input during the regulatory ...

FMI State Issues Retreat Roars Back with Focus on Sustainability

For the first time in more than twenty years, State Issues Retreat left its traditional August timeframe and was held in mid-July in Park City, Utah. Attendees discussed state legislative policy on extended producer responsibility, mandatory ...

Photo Friday: Advancing Global Food Safety through Collaboration

FMI and the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) hosted a delegation of government representatives from Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador to discuss potential opportunities for collaboration on and harmonization of food safety ...

This Argument Doesn’t Fly

The Credit Card Competition Act does not eliminate credit card rewards, travel miles and points. In fact, it has nothing to do with credit card rewards. That hasn't stopped the two dominant card networks and the largest banks from spreading false ...

The Power of Making The World A Better Place

According to The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2023, 82% of food retailers emphasize community support or community ties. What’s more 62% of food retailers surveyed report these community uplift programs are successful at connecting with customers. ...

Photo Friday: Historic D.C. Site Welcomes a New Tenant

FMI's Christine Pollack and Madalyn Farrar joined Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel and others for the opening of a new Whole Foods in Washington, D.C., located at the former Walter Reed Army Medical ...

Leveraging Data Standards for Traceability

Leveraging data standards can be helpful in streamlining business processes, enhancing supply chain visibility, enabling traceability and ultimately meeting the requirements of the Food Traceability ...

Photo Friday: Play Ball!

FMI was proud to join host Anheuser-Busch and fellow agriculture community friends in welcoming fans to a reception at the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity on Wednesday night at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C. The Congressional ...

Photo Friday: Supporting Member Growth and Advocacy

FMI’s President and CEO Leslie Sarasin and Chief Public Policy Officer Jennifer Hatcher were invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for FMI member Associated Wholesale Grocers. FMI also attended a press conference hosted by Sen. Roger Marshall ...