Government Relations

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, ...

Let's Tackle the Real Causes of Food Inflation to Feed American Families

While it has been encouraging to see inflation cool in recent months, it’s been equally frustrating that the current political dialogue has lacked an in-depth, meaningful discussion of the economic subtleties and nuances that influence the real cost ...

Photo Friday: State Issues Retreat

This year's State Issues Retreat convened in Leesburg, Va., on August 5-7, bringing together approximately 50 representatives from 21 state associations and 15 FMI retailer/wholesaler and product supplier ...

A Deep Dive into Summer Food Prices

FMI's Andy Harig recently spoke with Dr. Ricky Volpe, professor of agribusiness at Cal Poly, to explore what the data says about the true drivers of food price ...

The Truth about Wine Sales in Grocery Stores

FMI recently published a study that explores what happens when grocery stores are allowed to sell wine. In particular, the study examines the impact on liquor stores and on wine sales tax ...

Prioritizing Food Safety in 2024: A Focus on Traceability, Produce Safety and Chemical Contaminants

Each year, FMI’s Food Protection Committee sets initiatives to help guide and prioritize their work. Not only do these priorities help to focus communication with member companies about pressing food safety issues, but they also support FMI’s ...

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)...

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 ...

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 ...