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Our Voice of The Food Industry blog offers commentary from FMI subject matter experts on timely and important topics to the food industry.

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  • Facing a Daunting Data Dilemma? You’re Not Alone

    Jan 23, 2025 2 min read
    FMI partnered with Accenture to address the challenges facing the food industry in leveraging an exponentially growing volume of data to enhance trading partner relationships and omnichannel consumer experiences....

  • Cars and Grocery Shelves: More Technology Than Meets the Eye

    Sep 17, 2024 4 min read
    Cars aren’t the only products that have received a technology upgrade. You might not know it, but more and more grocery store shelves are high-...

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

    Sep 11, 2024 3 min read
    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....

  • Grocery Stores: An Evolving Destination for Every Generation

    Aug 19, 2024 2 min read
    I’m aware of the perception that the older you are, the less likely you are to embrace technology. I personally don’t conform to that belief and would argue that it’s a dated ...

  • A Deep Dive into Summer Food Prices

    Aug 13, 2024 6 min read
    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 ...

  • What’s Working: How Food Retailers Invest in Talent

    Aug 7, 2024 2 min read
    Even as labor has been a persistent challenge for the industry, grocers are making great strides in attracting and retaining workers to fill various vital positions....

  • Progress on Supply Chain Efficiency & Performance

    Jul 25, 2024 4 min read
    Out-of-stocks are one of the most frustrating experiences for online and in-store shoppers. In some industry verticals, shoppers experience stockouts as frequently as every third shopping trip....

  • Photo Friday: Annual Meat Conference

    Apr 5, 2024 1 min read
    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 ...

  • Why Self-Checkout is Here to Stay

    Feb 13, 2024 2 min read
    At least once a week someone asks me to predict the future of self-checkout. So, here it is—self-checkout is here to stay. I said it! Here’s why I stand by that statement....

  • Boardroom Vol 9: Addressing Food Industry Challenges

    Jan 17, 2024 2 min read
    Boardroom is a forward-thinking annual journal designed for C-suite executives tackling the most compelling issues confronting the food ...

  • A New Years Resolution of Gratitude for Supermarket Employees

    Dec 18, 2023 2 min read
    As we approach Supermarket Employee Day on February 22, 2024, let's make a conscious effort to recognize and express gratitude to supermarket employees who play a pivotal role in shaping our daily lives....

  • Photo Friday: Visit to Oregon Dairy

    Nov 10, 2023 1 min read
    Oregon Dairy, a sole operated supermarket, is proud to offer their highest quality products like meats, seafood, produce and fresh baked goods. Serving Lancaster, ...

  • The Power of Customer Feedback: A Key to Success

    Nov 7, 2023 2 min read
    A retailer needs valuable insights to continually improve and adapt to the evolving needs of its customers....

  • Supply a Chain of Thanks

    Nov 2, 2023 2 min read
    As we approach the season of giving thanks and look forward to one of the most significant meals of the year, the food industry also needs to prepare for Supermarket Employee Day, February ...

  • Appreciate the Hidden Gem

    Sep 12, 2023 2 min read
    As a parent with accompanying young children, a trip to the grocery store is much more than just picking up food and other household essentials....