“FMI is very excited that Secretary Thompson is taking time from his busy schedule to join us for the opening of the Healthy Living Pavilion,” said FMI President and CEO Tim Hammonds. “We are also pleased to have HHS as a co-presenter of the exhibit. Now more than ever, American consumers are concerned about their health and they are seeking solutions to maintaining balanced, healthy lifestyles, and HHS is leading the way.”
Thompson will offer remarks at the FMI Show’s opening session on Sunday morning, entitled “Food Marketing Industry Speaks.” He will then join FMI President and CEO Tim Hammonds and other industry leaders on the Show exhibit floor for a welcome at the Healthy Living Pavilion.
Consisting of a blend of dynamic exhibits, educational programming and presentations, the Healthy Living Pavilion is designed to bring awareness to the important role food retailers and wholesalers can have as the nation sheds unwanted pounds. Key features include:
Daily Fun Walks: Every morning during the show, FMI will host a chartered course around the exhibit floor, identifying key exhibits associated with health-oriented
products, services and information. Celebrities, health care workers and others will be encouraged to join the walk and help lead the way to a healthier industry.
“Meet the Experts” Panels: Interactive panel discussions will be hosted at the Pavilion each day, focusing on a variety of wellness issues such as establishing a healthy lifestyle; managing health conditions; the role of the pharmacy in wellness education; and the specific health needs of different costumer segments. HHS representatives will have a role in each of the panels.
Self-Tour Guides: Self-tour guides will be made available centered around topical issues such as low-carb diets, cardiovascular health, diet and weight management, healthy snacks, diabetes, natural and organic products, women’s health and men’s health.
Special Events: Cholesterol screenings, bone density tests, blood pressure checks and other health measures screenings will be conducted at the Pavilion each day, as well as cooking demonstrations, book signings and other selected special events.
FMI is pleased to acknowledge our lead supporter for the Healthy Living Pavilion, PepsiCo, Inc. Additional support has been provided by the American Egg Board, Barilla America, Inc., Coca-Cola, Inc., ConAgra Foods, Inc., American Dairy Association/National Dairy Council, D-Liteful Baking Company, Healthnotes, Inc., Kraft Foods Global, Inc., The B. Manischewitz Co., Mass Connections, Rodale Press/ Prevention Magazine, Unilever-Best Foods North America, Bill Elliott Championship Products, LLC, Heartily Wholesome Cheese Alternative, International Food Information Council, Kehe Food Distributors, Inc., La Bonita Ole, Inc., Millbrook Distribution Services, Natural Ovens Bakery, Inc., Produce for Better Health Foundation, Tree of Life, Inc., Tumaro’s Gourmet Tortillas & Snacks, U.S. Mills, Inc., American Council for Fitness and Nutrition, Dynamic Wellness, The Polling Company, United States Department of Agriculture and Wisner Marketing Group, Inc.
The FMI Show — The Place to Be in 2004
One of the year’s largest global food industry events, the 2004 FMI Show will be held May 2-4 at the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago. In addition to the Healthy Living Pavilion, the Show will feature 40 top-tier educational sessions, thousands of new consumer products and a New Product Showcase, awards recognizing the top supermarket store managers and the most community-minded companies, and co-locations with five other food industry productions: the United Produce Expo & Conference, sponsored by the United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association (UFFVA); All Things Organic, sponsored by the Organic Trade Association; the U.S. Food Export Showcase, presented by the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture; the Fancy Food Show, presented by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT); and FMI’s own Supermarket Pharmacy Conference.
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