The Positive Power of Thanksgiving

One of the many reasons I love Thanksgiving is to remember, rediscover and recover the positive power of gratitude. Usually in the ompany of family, friends, and great food, we are asked to focus on those things in our lives for which we give thanks....

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.....

Family Meals Friday: Frugal Food Finds & the Consumer

Concern with food prices from 2023 to 2024 remains stable, according to the 2024 U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends: Return to Routine report — but there’s no denying that consumers are looking to.....

Heartfelt Connections: Olympic Inspiration Remind Why Family Meals Are Important

All the hardware has been awarded, the medal count tallied and the Olympic flame of the 2024 Paris games has been extinguished. As we reflect on the performances, the stories.....

Dinner, Drinks and Revelations

A year ago, after dinner and drinks out with friends, I discovered that I am an extrovert, albeit a sometimes shy one. Much like a family meal can be more balanced nutritionally than one eaten alone....

An Unexpected Family Meals Testimonial

The 2024 Google Doodle contest winner pays homage with her artwork that family meals have always provided her with a safe haven to bond more deeply with the people who matter the most....

A Decade of Highlighting Family Meals

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.....

Top 10 Reasons to Start Planning for Family Meals Month Now

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.....