Voice of The Food Industry Blog

Facing a Daunting Data Dilemma? You’re Not Alone

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....

Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions: Lessons from the Longshoreman Strike

Supply chain disruptions are a reality of today’s interconnected grocery industry. From natural disasters to geopolitical events, the ripple effects can challenge even the most resilient operations....

Going the Extra Mile for Supermarket Employee Day 2025

Every year, Supermarket Employee Day provides a moment to pause and reflect on the dedication of grocery store employees. But why stop there? In 2025, make February 22 a day where your gratitude.....

Transfiguring Food Industry Terms: Discover FMI's Updated Glossary

The food industry loves their acronyms and has a unique set of terms. We've worked to re-build and update the Food Industry Glossary to help define terms and provide a modern website ...

What Exactly is “Healthy?” Explore the Updated FDA Definition

For the first time in 30 years, FDA has updated the definition of “healthy” as a voluntary nutrient content claim to be consistent with current nutrition science and the recommendations.....

Elevating Gratitude: Creative Ways to Celebrate Supermarket Employee Day

Supermarket Employee Day on Saturday, February 22, 2025, is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the hard work and dedication of grocery store employees who keep communities nourished and thriving....

A Deep Dive into the Producer Price Index

While overall food inflation has stabilized, November Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Producer Price Index (PPI) data shows that a few specific food categories continue to pose ...

Retail Media: Pioneering the Future of CPG & Grocery Retail Marketing

Evolving from shelf placements and in-store promotions, RMNs are becoming sophisticated multi-platform ecosystems driving growth and innovation across the grocery ...

Why You Should Experience the Power of Meat 2025 Live and In-Person

What sets thriving meat industry businesses apart? It’s staying ahead of trends, understanding consumer shifts early, and connecting with industry leaders. As the Power of Meat marks its 20th.....

Supporting Collaboration and Resilience in the Food Industry

Jan. 9 marks National Law Enforcement Day, a time to honor the critical role law enforcement plays in keeping our communities safe. In the food industry, the partnership.....

Unlocking Incremental Growth with Nonfoods Strategies

Incremental growth optimizes your entire store strategy driving efficiency, delivering value and boosting sales across food and nonfoods categories. Aligning strategies for cross-category opportunities is the gateway to sustained growth and ...

World Retail Congress: View From the Top – How our Association and Media Partners View the Year Behind and the Year Ahead

We're very excited about the future — an era of retail transformation and innovation — some of which is in response to changing dynamics and some of it is due to the ongoing quest for differentiation and ability to meet ever-changing consumer ...

A Deep Dive into Reducing Cadmium in the Food Supply

To help FDA’s efforts in providing research and developing food manufacturer and consumer resources on cadmium, FMI and other associations hosted a symposium to explore health risks, regulatory frameworks, and collaborative ...

Recognizing Excellence in Food Safety: FMI Foundation’s 2024 Scholarship Recipients

This year, the FMI Foundation, in partnership with The Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), celebrates 16 exceptional scholars with the 2024 Food Safety Auditing Scholarship....

Embracing the Future: FMI's Technology Initiatives for Q1 2025

At the doorstep of 2025, the scale of FMI's technology projects is truly remarkable, reflecting how technology continues to reshape grocery retail. Key initiatives for Q1 2025 focus on critical industry shifts and ...